House Proceeding 10-15-09 on Oct 15th, 2009 :: 0:13:35 to 0:15:20
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Ken Calvert: by the bureau of reclamation and an important source that new water in california and throughout the west and southwestern united states. i yield back the bance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves? mr. miller: i reserve. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves the balance of his time. the gentleman from washington is recognized. mr. hastings: thank you, mr.

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Speech By: Ken Calvert

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Ken Calvert: speaker. mr. speaker, i'm pleased to yield two minutes to the gentleman from california, former member of the natural resources committee, mr. calvert. mr. calvert: under no circumstances the legislation before us would be approved without much attention or controversy. the bill simply authorizes water recycling projects which i strongly support. however, we are not living under normal circumstances.

0:14:04 to 0:14:24( Edit History Discussion )

Ken Calvert: we're living ithe midst of a crisis. the ongoing water crisis in california has created an economic downturn up and down the state. statewide, the unemployment rate has risen to more than 12%. in the central valley, regional unemployment has reached 20% with some communities unemploment now over 40%. california's water crisis is the result of drought conditions on top of a federally imposed pumping

0:14:25 to 0:14:45( Edit History Discussion )

Ken Calvert: restriction that's been placed on our state's critical water infrastructure. while it is hurting california's economy, there is no clear evidence that the endangered species are actually benefiting from the measures intended to protect them. the fact remains that flaws and shortcomings of the endangered species act has tied the hands

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Ken Calvert: of judges creating a man-made drought that's cree -- throughout california. so what is the majority doing to the inefficiencies of the endangered species act? the answer is absolutely nothing. the reality is th of the house is too afraid to allow an open and free debate on these policies because they know if reasonable people are given a chance they would overwhelmingly reject their

0:15:07 to 0:15:20( Edit History Discussion )

Ken Calvert: policies aimed to protect fish and support efforts to give water to people who are struggling just to survive. there are a number of bills sponsored by members in the minority that would restore some common sense to our water and environmental poy cis. perhaps the democratic