monty schmidt is a senior scientist with nrdc. >> the san joaquin river is a really important resourceor the entire state of california. it will improve water quality downstream and restores a living river that future generations will get to enjoy. >> reporter: but ranchers throughout the valley had come to depend on the water diverted from the river. gary burrsy farms almonds and grapes. he feared a reduction in water could hurt his production, and for what? >> we in ag had our suspicions, do you put 400, 500 salmon in front of the food and fiber for our country? >> reporter: in 2006, bursesy and other farmers, fearing the courts could take even more water, agreed to settle the lawsuit and allow the river to be restored. it was a compromise, says ronald jacobsma, who represents 15,000 farmers. >> our concern was if we left it in the hands of a federal judge this could be far worse, the uncertainty, the risk became a bit too much for our folks. we couldn't afford to lose half our water supply. >> reporter: last spring, the first actual moves toward restoring the fish population began w

. >> nrdc petitioned epa in 2007 and 2009 to ban the pesticides. a spokesperson for agency would only say the lawsuit is being reviewed. most had no opinion. others told us they didn't use flea collars one said he avoided pesticides altogether. >> you don't need all of the chemicals. >> we reached out to well mart and were unsuccess of reaching them for comment. >> one legendary figure in television died. >> sid ceasar passed away today, known for his skills told larry king he'd spent sleepness nights thinking of ways to make the shows better. >> yes. going to go to sleep this, way? no this way. turn it around. nochlt we did it that way last week. push it n then take it out. put it in on broadway in the big screen. he was 91 years old. we'll be right back. jennie-o w where eva where every thursday people ride 10 miles for tacos. we thought wsurprise them with a better kind of taco made with jennie-o ground turkey cooked thoroughly to 165. i feed my kids turkey tacos over regular tacos any day. i think they are light and they are just fresh tasting.

. >> nrdc petitioned epa in 2007 and 2009 to ban the pesticides.n for agency would only say the lawsuit is being reviewed. most had no opinion. others told us they didn't use flea collars one said he avoided pesticides altogether. >> you don't need all of the chemicals. >> we reached out to well mart and were unsuccess of reaching them for comment. >> one legendary figure in television died. >> sid ceasar passed away today, known for his skills and he once told larry king he'd spent sleepness nights thinking of ways to make the shows better. >> yes. going to go to sleep this, way? no this way. turn it around. nochlt we did it that way last week. push it n then take it out. put it in here. he starred on broadway in the big screen. he was 91 years old. we'll be right back. ♪ ♪ turn around ♪ every now and then i get a little bit hungry ♪ ♪ and there's nothing really good around ♪ ♪ turn around ♪ every now and then i get a little bit tired ♪ ♪ of living off the taste of the air ♪ ♪ turn around, barry ♪ finally, i have a manly chocolatey snack ♪ ♪ and f

groups that have come out already in support of the president's announce wanted to, groups like the nrdc resources defense counsel council, vehicles on the road or heavier vehicles, you spur innovation in the industry. the president talked about that, those safeway trucks able to increase their efficiency. and so that's all part of this, as well. sort of another effect of these new standards to help car makers innovate with these new vehicles. mchalea? >> athena jones, thank you so much. it is interesting. americans dropping their support of more fuel-efficient autos, saying the government should not require it. in 2006, 44% said the government should require it. last year, 27%. >> dropped substantially. >> all right. we'll be right back. [ female announcer ] hands were made for playing. ♪ legs, for crossing. ♪ feet...splashing. better things than the joint pain and swelling of moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. if you're trying to manage your ra, now may be the time to ask about xeljanz. xeljanz (tofacitinib) is a small pill, not an injection or infusion, for adults with moderate

it's about nrdc. nrdc has made millions of dollars that we still cannot get an accounting for. mr. chairman, i want to know how much money has nrdc made off of bringing water lawsuits to the state of california? millions. millions and millions and millions. that's what this amendment is designed to do. is to create jobs for lawyers. that's what this is about. so i would advise and ask my colleagues to kill this amendment, vote no, and i yield back my time. the chair: all time having expired, the question is offered by the gentleman from california, mr. huffman. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. in the opinion of the chair, the noes have it. the amendment is not agreed to. mr. huffman: request a recorded vote. the chair: the gentleman from california requests a recorded vote. pursuant to clause 6 of rule 18, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from california will be postponed. it is now in order to consider amendment number 7 printed in part b of house report 113-340. for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition? mr. mcnern