Pros And Cons Of California Drought

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My fellow senators I stand in the firmest negation to this resolution in regards to funding the california water transport tunnels for the following three contentions.
The Federal government should not be held accountable for funneling so much support to a CA problem
Money is aimed only at this plan which may not benefit those who are suffering from the drought
California cannot continue to be so reliable on federal government money
    To begin with, According to Newsdeeply, after four years of historic water shortages, farm earnings in the state increased 16 percent, and total employment increased 5 percent. California’s farm economy is still continuing to grow overall, despite the worst drought ever recorded in the state. Particular crops

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