Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer have introduced an emergency drought relief bill. The measure doesn't seek to waive state or federal laws -- but it would direct federal agencies to help boost California's water supply. The bill is a Democratic response to Republican legislation passed in the House that would send more water to farms by rolling back environmental protections.
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