The reason that we're going to try to fast-track this legislation... is according to the most recent information from the Bureau of Reclamation, the Klamath Basin... has experienced the second driest January through March period on record.
Brian Schatz: “The reason that we're going to try to fast-track this legislation... is according to the most recent information from…”
On the recordApril 15, 2013
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Schatz explains the urgency of fast-tracking drought relief legislation due to severe conditions.
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