Obama announces millions in California drought aid

Actions President Barack Obama announced Friday to help California’s drought-stricken farming regions:

-$100 million in livestock-disaster assistance for California ranchers.

-$60 million for food banks to help families hurt financially by the drought.

-$5 million for conservation assistance in the hardest-hit drought areas.

-$5 million for watershed protection.

-$3 million in emergency grants for rural communities with water shortages.

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