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This region’s land birthed Henry Miller and Charles Lux’s ranching empire. Senator Sheridan Downey opted out of reelection after publishing a book about this region that alleged resident farmers were violating the National Reclamation Act. This region’s largest city created the first modern sanitary landfill in America. Jimmy Carter’s infamous “hit list” to reduce “pork barrel” spending targeted a massive infrastructure project in this region that benefited (-5[1])the DiGiorgio Corporation and Governor Pat (*) Brown. (10[1])The United Farm Workers (10[1])was formed amidst this region’s Delano grape strike. (10[1]-5[2])This region produces most of America’s pistachios and almonds around cities like Bakersfield and Fresno. (10[1])For 10 points, (-5[1])name this fertile region in the middle of California. ■END■ (10[4])

ANSWER: Central Valley [or Great Valley of California; accept San Joaquin Valley or Sacramento Valley; prompt on Central California or Great Valley; prompt on Sacramento River] (Downey alleged the water rights of Central Valley farmers violated federal law in They Would Rule the Valley.)
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James MangravitiBoston College BMIT7710
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Dylan TanouyeTufts BBowdoin C8510
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