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Kalifornia Wants To Tax Drinking Water, Out Of Compassion Of Course
Submitted by A. Magnus on Wed, 2017-08-30 00:00
"But water agencies say taxing drinking water sets a dangerous precedent and that the bill would turn them into state tax collectors.“Water is essential to life. Should we tax drinking water? We don’t think so,” said Cindy Tuck, a spokeswoman for the Association of California Water Agencies. Sue Stephenson, a spokeswoman for the Dublin San Ramon Services District, said she supported the intent of the proposal — potable drinking water for all — but argued that lawmakers should use the money in existing coffers."
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