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System (NIDIS) to provide vital drought information to farmers, ranchers, and other industries affected by weather conditions. Since 2006, government agencies have worked hard to develop a long-term plan for drought monitoring, forecasting, research, and education. This important initiative has provided farmers and ranchers with an "early warning system" of timely and accurate drought information, which can save producers and state and local governments money through more effective mitigation and response efforts. • As Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee, which oversees the NIDIS, I co (Continued on page 3)
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