Senate Approves Drought Bill

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A drought bill aimed at helping San Joaquin Valley growers by funneling more water to them and reducing the amount in waterways passed the House of Representatives Thursday but is not expected to pass the Senate, the Los Angeles Times reports. Democrats and environmental groups oppose the measure, saying it would interfere with the legal protections for fish. Republicans generally support it, saying much of America’s food comes from the Central Valley.

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