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March 4, 2014

From Congressman Jim Costa’s website: Rep. Jim Costa introduced a package of legislation that would invest in California’s water infrastructure...

California legislators comment on President Obama’s visit

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Policy and regulation

February 15, 2014

Here are the reactions from California legislators to President Obama’s visit, listed in alphabetical order: From Senator Barbara Boxer: U.S....

In his own words: President Obama on the California drought

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Policy and regulation

February 15, 2014

From the Office of the White House Press Secretary, this transcript of remarks from President Obama’s visit to the Central...

Obama Administration announces additional assistance to Californians impacted by drought

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Policy and regulation

February 14, 2014

This just in from the U. S. Department of Agriculture: “Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined President Barack Obama in Fresno,...

Senators Feinstein, Boxer introduce drought relief legislation

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Policy and regulation

February 11, 2014

From Senator Feinstein’s office: “Washington—Senators from California and Oregon today introduced the California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014, a...

House passes emergency California drought legislation

Legislator/Elected Official

Policy and regulation

February 5, 2014

From the House Natural Resources Committee: Today, the House of Representatives approved H.R. 3964, the Sacramento – San Joaquin Valley...

Legislators react to passage of H.R. 3964

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Policy and regulation

February 5, 2014

Today, the House of Representatives approved H.R. 3964, the Sacramento – San Joaquin Valley Emergency Water Delivery Act, with a...

This just in … Feinstein, Boxer Preparing California Drought Legislation

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Policy and regulation

February 5, 2014

From Senator Feinstein’s office: Washington—Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer (both D-Calif) released the following statements today on legislation they...

State of California officially opposes HR 3964

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Policy and regulation

January 31, 2014

Received via email, this letter from John Laird, Secretary of Natural Resources: The Honorable Doc Hastings Chairman House Natural Resources...

Congressmen Valadao, Nunes, and McCarthy introduce H.R. 3964; The Sacramento-San Joaquin Emergency Water Delivery Act; Senator Feinstein responds

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Policy and regulation

January 29, 2014

From Congressman Valadao’s website: Congressmen David G. Valadao (CA-21) , Devin Nunes (CA-22), and Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) led the entire...

Addendum: Congressmen Valadao, McCarthy, and Nunes release statement on failure to have their legislation included in Farm Bill

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Policy and regulation

January 28, 2014

From the website of Congressman David Valadao: California Congressmen David G. Valadao (CA-21), Kevin McCarthy (CA-23), and Devin Nunes (CA-22)...

This just in … House Republican’s attempt to include California drought legislation in Farm Bill fails

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Policy and regulation

January 27, 2014

From Congressman Garamendi’s office: Today, it was announced that House Republican Leadership tried to insert a provision into the Farm...

Central Valley legislators developing emergency drought legislation

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Policy and regulation

January 22, 2014

From the website of Congressman Devin Nunes: Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21), Congressman Kevin McCarthy (CA-23), and Congressman Devin Nunes...

Legislators, environmental organizations and Delta advocates react to Nunes, McCarthy and Valadao’s proposed drought legislation

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Policy and regulation

January 22, 2014

Congressman Devin Nunes, Congressman Kevin McCarthy, and Congressman David Valadao, with the support of House Speaker John Boehner,have introduced legislation...