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In parched Central Valley, message of aid & warning from Obama
2014-02-15 07:32:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Chicago Tribune: Standing Friday afternoon on cracked, parched earth where melons would usually grow, President Obama brought both a message of aid and an ominous warning to drought-stricken California as he outlined more than $160 million in federal assistance. The directives include aid for ranchers struggling to feed their livestock because of the drought, and for food banks serving families in hard-hit areas. Obama also called on U.S. government facilities in California to curb water use. "These actions...
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