Pombo Fights for His Seat

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Republican Resources Committee chair Richard Pombo influences much of the environmental and energy legislation in Congress. Now he finds himself in the race of his life. Ingrid Lobet reports on the California congressman’s changing district and the fierce effort by environmentalists to oust him.

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