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California needs the feds

In response to the letter (Feb. 12) from James Kalomiris, I want to laugh out loud.

This state is in need of funds from the federal government for everything from education to the boondoggle high-speed rail. Without subsidies and grants, California can’t fix a pothole. Mr. Kalomiris might want to check his facts before he secedes!

Dorothy Cornacchia, Fresno

This story was originally published February 14, 2017 at 3:41 PM with the headline "California needs the feds."

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