Mississippi's capital city is struggling with the near collapse of its water system, prompting emergency declarations from President Joe Biden and Gov. Tate Reeves.

A history of the water problems in Jackson, explained. https://t.co/75WZh8iUfn

— The Associated Press (@AP) September 2, 2022

More than 150,000 residents in Mississippi’s largest city don't have access to safe drinking water after pumps at the main water treatment facility in Jackson failed on Monday. Here’s how you can help: https://t.co/XSPUUThhgc @YahooNews

— Jayla Whitfield-Anderson (@JaylaWhitfield) September 1, 2022

AP News: Jackson's new worry: More water pressure could break pipes https://t.co/86tq1hvZiJ

— Robert D. Bullard (@DrBobBullard) September 2, 2022

Jackson’s water crisis stems from two migrations – White flight after integration and, with services failing, Black residents departing. The result: an eroded tax base speeding the cycle of decline.
By @mollyhf https://t.co/inOsUwrbYd

— Tracy Jan (@TracyJan) September 4, 2022

Most of America — including myself — only learned about the Jackson, Miss. water crisis in the last few days. But local journalists have been on top of it for a long time. Check this out 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 #JacksonMississippi https://t.co/XIYw9o6KLx

— Laurie Garrett (@Laurie_Garrett) September 5, 2022

"It's been going on for the longest time, and nobody talked about it."

A pregnant mother, her husband and a community activist explain how the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, has affected them and others. https://t.co/mVA0cLjs6R pic.twitter.com/SIgIhCLmcm

— The New York Times (@nytimes) September 4, 2022

The fact that Republicans can boast about infrastructure spending *that they voted against* and not pay any political price is a clear symptom of a sick US political system in which politicians can brazenly lie and wildly mislead without any risk of real accountability.

— Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) February 4, 2022

I realize that rank hypocrisy is just par for the course in our current political culture, but there’s something about elected officials taking credit for the benefits of legislation that they loudly and aggressively opposed (and voted against) that really takes it up a notch. https://t.co/xjqWpuYxGD

— Steve Vladeck (@steve_vladeck) February 4, 2022

"I am proud that Senator Rubio and I were able to help secure an unprecedented $1 billion for Everglades restoration …"
– Rick Scott

"But Scott didn’t vote for the law that’s funding the Everglades project. Neither did Sen. Marco Rubio…"
– Politifacthttps://t.co/wxTIfwxMZ0

— Scott Maxwell (@Scott_Maxwell) February 3, 2022

You weren’t so delighted when you voted against it! https://t.co/YPeHgwTtKj

— Norman Ornstein (@NormOrnstein) February 6, 2022

This falls into the "vote no and take the dough" category. The local matching funds match millions from part of the the bipartisan infrastructure bill, which Rep. Boebert called "wasteful" and "garbage." https://t.co/8AsLhWocdf https://t.co/uIhotaXrbO

— Garrett Haake (@GarrettHaake) June 15, 2022

House Republicans tout infrastructure funding they voted against – ABC News – https://t.co/VCORvU77ax via @ABC

— Ben Siegel (@bensiegel) January 24, 2022

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— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) November 16, 2021

More than 90% of House Republicans were against historic infrastructure investment that Pres. Biden and Democratic majorities delivered to rebuild our country.

But that pesky fact isn't stopping shameless press releases and tweets claiming credit as they #VoteNoAndTakeTheDough. pic.twitter.com/bTuUki3i2e

— Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) January 24, 2022

Some Republican members of Congress have praised initiatives made possible by the infrastructure law they opposed. Political analysts say they are not likely to be the last.https://t.co/ZE9sKOrlWP

— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) January 24, 2022

"This year, the GOP is taking steps to complete the trifecta, claiming credit for the infrastructure package that Biden signed after the majority of congressional Republicans rejected the legislation."https://t.co/yO95madbbw

— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) January 22, 2022

Iowa's Ashley Hinson slammed for touting infrastructure bill she voted against.

It's good that the folks in Iowa read the news carefully and thoroughly.

They know that @RepAshleyHinson is one of those Republicans who #VoteNoAndTakeTheDough.https://t.co/jYRrGIUTSx #demvoice1

— (((Alan Rosenblatt, PhD))) (@DrDigiPol) January 21, 2022

Rep. @HinsonAshley wants to get credit for something she actively opposed and voted against. @RepCindyAxne and @POTUS are the reason we have the funding to modernize our locks and dams and create good-paying jobs for Iowans. https://t.co/pZkhCla8TS

— Iowa Democrats (@iowademocrats) January 23, 2022

This money came from President Biden’s infrastructure bill, which Ron DeSantis opposed. https://t.co/WeT0fAZl0n

— MeidasTouch.com (@MeidasTouch) January 28, 2022

On Tuesday Rick Scott said he was “proud” to help secure “$1 billion for Everglades restoration.”

Senator Scott voted NO on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, which provided for this funding.

— Jack Cocchiarella (@JDCocchiarella) January 26, 2022

Governor DeSantis is taking credit for over $80 million for infrastructure in Florida

But Florida’s entire GOP congressional delegation voted AGAINST Biden’s infrastructure bill, including Marco Rubio & Rick Scott

Ron is stealing credit, like he steals the lives of Floridians

— Lindy Li (@lindyli) January 28, 2022

🧵THREAD: 10 programs in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal that you may not have heard about:

1. Weatherization — The deal will invest a historic $3.5B in the Weatherization Assistance Program, reducing energy costs for more than 700K low-income households.

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 3, 2021