Chanting "agua, agua, agua," bus-loads of farmworkers joined Valley politicians Wednesday at the Capitol to demand that lawmakers spend state money on dams and canals to ease a growing water crisis. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger wants $9.3 billion for water supply and conservation projects. But the proposed bond has gotten a lukewarm response from Democratic leaders who say lawmakers should focus on negotiating a state budget, now 24 days late. ...
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