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Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to Visit Las Vegas

/in , , /by /Las Vegas Review-Journalby Gary Martin

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland will visit Las Vegas to discuss the worsening drought during a five-day swing in Western states this week to highlight programs in the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, officials said Monday. The secretary will be in Las Vegas on Dec. 12, according to a Department of Interior release. Details of the trip are yet to be announced.

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Biden’s Interior Secretary Backs West Side Reservoir, More California Water Storage

/in , , /by /The Modesto Beeby John Holland

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland talked about dealing with drought, including a reservoir planned near Patterson, in a Zoom call with reporters Wednesday.

She was joined by Rep. Josh Harder, D-Turlock, who has urged increased federal spending on such efforts.

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