Courtroom pushback on California water

Environmentalists are looking to complete their destruction of the California water supply by pushing legislation to regulate groundwater usage. For a glimpse of what the enviros have already wrought, look at the U.S. Drought Monitor’s list of the top U.S. cities that are running out of water – every one of them is in California and six are in the San Joaquin Valley. There was some pushback this week, however, when a group filed a lawsuit to end the double standard by which San Francisco, with its uninterrupted water supply from Hetch Hetchy, is exempt from the water cutbacks that have plagued the Valley. Read the court filing here.  

Separately, as the Department of Veterans Affairs in D.C. struggles to overcome years of neglect, I received a briefing today at the Fresno VA about how it’s working to improve care for our vets. We owe our veterans a lot, including a functioning VA system that is responsive to their needs.  

Additionally, in case you missed it, you can hear my discussion yesterday with Ray Appleton here.

Finally, the Nunes Digest is updated for your weekend reading here.

KMJ interview at noon Thursday

I’ll be discussing the day’s issues with Ray Appleton on KMJ 580 am at noon PST tomorrow. Listen live here.  

Separately, along with Tulare Vice Mayor Carlton Jones, today I visited the Aspens Apartments, which uses tax credits to provide affordable housing for Tulare families. These sorts of public-private partnerships are an innovative way to enlist the private sector in fighting poverty and assisting low-income families.

 

Good intel on bad terrorists

I recently published an op-ed about the need to maintain strong intelligence capabilities as chaos engulfs the Middle East. You can read the article here. If you missed my previous op-eds, you can read them here and here.  

Separately, the Nunes Digest is updated for your weekend reading. Click on the link below:

Addressing the immigration crisis

With the immigration crisis roiling the southern border and President Obama seemingly paralyzed to act, I am supporting an effort in the House of Representatives to amend a 2008 law – originally meant to combat sex trafficking – that is exacerbating the problem. The change would accelerate the screening and repatriation of many unaccompanied children who cross the border illegally. This crisis demands immediate action from both Congress and the President to address growing threats to public safety and to our national security.  

On a lighter note, I had some special guests in D.C. this week – my wife and daughters came from our home in Tulare to visit me. My daughters had some interesting meetings here, including one with Senator Tim Scott and Rep. Trey Gowdy, and another with NASCAR driver Kurt Busch.

Seems like they enjoyed making some new friends.

Separately, if you missed my recent articles on U.S. national security, you can read them here and here. And click on the icon below for the updated Nunes Digest:

The response to Iraq begins with Keystone

I recently outlined my thoughts on the connection between America’s energy policy and the chaos now engulfing the Middle East. You can read my article at the Washington Examiner here.

Separately, click on the icon below for the updated Nunes Digest:

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend. 

Salute to Central Valley Honor Flight Vets

Today I had one of my favorite events – meeting participants of the Central Valley Honor Flight program at the World War II memorial in Washington D.C. I am always amazed by these veterans’ humility and courage. Here are a few pictures with these patriots:

 

Thank you all for your service.

 

Separately, you can read my new article on America’s battle against jihadist terrorism here.