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Jeff Merkley: “This bill strikes a compromise across a broad range of stakeholders in the region, and enjoys the support of the local…”

On the recordFebruary 26, 2014
This bill strikes a compromise across a broad range of stakeholders in the region, and enjoys the support of the local irrigation districts, fishing groups, conservation groups, Crook County, the Warm Springs Tribe, the City of Prineville, and the Governor of Oregon.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley highlights the broad support for the water security bill from various stakeholders.

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