Tal Cloud in for Bill, who will be back soon.

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Congressman Devin Nunes called in to talk about water issues. He blames those local politicians who are stuck in neutral, like a certain new employee for Chevron (that means you, Mr. Rubio).

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Continuing the conversation, congressman David Valadao chimed in about the sequestration, water and balancing work with family.

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Heading from Washington to Sacramento, we spoke with assemblyman Jim Patterson. We discussed ridiculous bills (transgendered access) to the need to expand oil and gas drilling.

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The city of Fresno is about to embark on a $50 million high speed bus, to ferry riders from River Park to downtown. Huge waste of money. But, what do you expect from city hall? Councilman Clint Olivier is against the plan, and joined me live in studio. The city can't even get the FAX bus service right- old fare boxes, not enough routes nor is it safe.

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Thanks for letting me sit in Bill's chair. You can e-mail Bill and the show at bill@powertalk967.com