The House of Representatives passed a drought relief bill earlier this week that would pave the way for water from Northern California to be diverted to Southern California and the Central Valley during winter storms. We look at the behind-the-scenes wheeling and dealing over the bill, the fight heating up between agribusiness and environmentalists, and why the measure is likely to stall in the midst of it all.
The Fight Over California Drought Legislation
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Guest:
- Michael Hiltzik - business columnist for the LA Times - @hiltzikm