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John Garamendi: The lack of water is partially the Federal Government's fault.

On the recordJune 23, 2021
The lack of water is partially the Federal Government's fault.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Garamendi blames federal policies for water shortages affecting agriculture in the Klamath Basin.

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