Today's announcement is very disappointing in that it does little to help our farmers and farm workers in the next six to twenty-four months, should we continue to experience ongoing dry circumstances.
Jim Costa: “Today's announcement is very disappointing in that it does little to help our farmers and farm workers in the next six…”
On the recordApril 14, 2009
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Rep. Costa criticizes a funding announcement for not addressing immediate agricultural needs.
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