Farmers vs. cities

Article Abstract:

The battle over scarce water resources will heat up as California moves into the 21st century. California's $20 million agriculture industry is prepared to use its power and money. But agriculture has decreased and its proportion of the state's water has increased. The population of California has doubled since 1960 when agriculture utilized 85% of the developed water supply. Agriculture still utilizes 80 percent of it.

Political activity, Political aspects, Water resources development, Water resource development, Farmers, Water-supply, Agricultural, Agricultural water supply

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California farmers till congressional soil

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Issues are presented concerning the lobbying which is taking place on behalf of the state of California's $27-billion-a-year agricultural industry. The provisions of the farm bill which is to be enacted by Congress are discussed.

Agricultural industry, Agriculture, Economic aspects, Laws, regulations and rules, Agricultural resources

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Orange County's congressional odd couple

Article Abstract:

The political careers of Dana Rohrabacher and Christopher Cox are examined in detail. Starting their careers in California, they have entered the Orange County elite.

Biography, Politicians, Cox, Christopher, Rohrabacher, Dana

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