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“Following the state’s lead, federal agencies skimp on environmental safeguards and waive the meager protections they do offer any time protecting the public’s fish, wildlife, waterways, and water quality, gets in the way of diverting more water to meet California’s seemingly unquenchable demand.”

Don’t skimp on the depth of your garage.

“What have I always told you? Never leave food on your plate. Never write someone else’s name on your body. And never skimp on assassins. Simple, really.”

Don’t skimp on retirement savings in favor of funding your child’s education.

The construction company was accused of using this trick to skimp on concrete and increase its profit.