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On the recordJune 7, 2023
I'm grateful that the rule has since been temporarily waived for some western states, but farmers and ranchers will face similar challenges in the future as extreme droughts only grow as a problem.
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Ben Ray Luján
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Lujan acknowledges temporary relief for drought-affected states but warns of ongoing challenges.

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