Drought-stricken states need Congress to make it rain

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The beginning of 2016 could be vital for Congress to help western states suffering from the drought.

Several bills have stalled in the House and Senate, despite almost a year of negotiations. Now, western lawmakers and farmers say Congress must act soon, before members break for months to campaign for the November elections.

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