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Bay Area lawmakers seek $32.3M in federal funds to fight grape pest
Bay Area lawmakers are requesting $32.2 million in federal emergency funds to combat the glassy-winged sharpshooter, an insect carrying a fatal disease threatening the U.S. wine industry in Northern California. The pest was introduced to the region through Costco sales to consumers.
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