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Congressman Nunes ready to let water flow

Posted by: Maven on March 5, 2010 at 8:37 am

From the Capital Press:

“Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., says he is helping to pave the way for a suspension of federal species protections on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta in hopes that Republicans will gain control of Congress this year.

A bill being introduced by Nunes, titled the California Water Reliability Act, would immediately restore full allocations to the San Joaquin Valley from the beleaguered Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.

The bill would require lifting federal Endangered Species Act restrictions on the Delta, an idea that has long remained a political non-starter. But Nunes believes that scenario will change if Republicans gain control of the House in November, spokesman Andrew House said.

“The Congressman is drawing a very strong (distinction) between what he calls dustbowl Democrats and what he feels is the right policy for Californians,” House said. “He feels it’s his job to contrast what the Democrats are doing with what the Republicans would be doing if they were in control.” … “

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March 5, 2010 · Filed Under Legislation - State & Federal

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