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Take 5: Congressman Lieu on Valley Ag, Trump Impeachment
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By David Taub, Senior Reporter
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April 9, 2018

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Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Los Angeles) is an outspoken critic of the Trump administration.

Take 5 met Lieu during his “Adopt-a-District” town hall Thursday night (April 5) at Clovis West High School in Fresno.

Topics Covered in Take 5 Video

We asked Lieu his thoughts on:

— Valley agriculture, and how President Trump’s tariffs affect farmers.

— Why hasn’t Congress voted on DACA?

— Does House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi help or hurt Democrats?

— What he thinks of putting a citizenship question on the census.

— The potential for Trump’s impeachment.

To view the video, click the button in the picture above.

Production credits: Videographer: Jahz Tello. Video editor: Randy Reed

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David Taub,
Senior Reporter
Curiosity drives David Taub. The award-winning journalist might be shy, but feels mighty with a recorder in his hand. He doesn't see it his job to "hold public officials accountable," but does see it to provide readers (and voters) the information needed to make intelligent choices. Taub has been honored with several writing awards from the California News Publishers Association. He's just happy to have his stories read. Joining GV Wire in 2016, Taub covers politics, government and elections, mainly in the Fresno/Clovis area. He also writes columns about local eateries (Appetite for Fresno), pro wrestling (Off the Bottom Rope), and media (Media Man). Prior to joining the online news source, Taub worked as a radio producer for KMJ and PowerTalk 96.7 in Fresno. He also worked as an assignment editor for KCOY-TV in Santa Maria, California, and KSEE-TV in Fresno. He has also worked behind the scenes for several sports broadcasts, including the NCAA basketball tournament, and the Super Bowl. When not spending time with his family, Taub loves to officially score Fresno Grizzlies games. Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Taub is a die-hard Giants and 49ers fan. He graduated from the University of Michigan with dual degrees in communications and political science. Go Blue! You can contact David at 559-492-4037 or at Send an Email

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