"The term energy/water nexus is very popular these days and for good reason."
"The ongoing drought in many parts of the country coupled with the need to curtail certain power plants because of insufficient water supplies demonstrates the critical connection between energy and wa..."
"Today we will receive testimony on S. 1971, the Nexus of Energy and Water for Sustainability Act of 2014, also known as the NEWS Act."
"Water is necessary to produce many forms of energy."
"Today we're here to discuss S. 2379, the Klamath Basin Water Recovery and Economic Restoration Act of 2014."
"Both the KBRA and KHSA were finalized in 2010 by all of the relevant stakeholders."
"It will provide certainty of water for irrigation and for fish and wildlife while providing economic development opportunities for the Klamath Tribes."
"This legislation is critically important to the Klamath Basin in Oregon and California for a number of reasons."
"Statement of Senator Schatz."
"The travel and tourism industry is a major economic driver and job creator in this country."
"Tourism and hospitality know no ideology. This is an area where we can work together across party lines."
"This is the first hearing of the Subcommittee on Tourism, Competitiveness, and Innovation."