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Once Far From Spotlight, Devin Nunes Finds Himself At Center Of Political Storm

Published March 31, 2017 at 9:12 AM PDT
Rep. Devin Nunes speaks to thousands of farmers, farm workers and their supporters who were at city hall to protest water shortages in July 2009 in Fresno, Calif. (Gary Kazanjian/AP)
Rep. Devin Nunes speaks to thousands of farmers, farm workers and their supporters who were at city hall to protest water shortages in July 2009 in Fresno, Calif. (Gary Kazanjian/AP)

California Rep. Devin Nunes is a new face on the political scene for many Americans.

Until recently, the chair of the House Intelligence Committee was known more for championing hometown issues like water rights for farmers in his largely agricultural district. Now the conservative Republican is one of the most-watched lawmakers in Washington.

Jeffrey Hess from Valley Public Radio in Fresno, California, has this profile.

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