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Dennis B. Underwood, the CEO and general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California since April, passed away at age 60 after battling cancer. He was a nationally known expert on water issues. "I am deeply saddened by the news of Dennis’ death,” said Interior Secretary Gale Norton in a statement released by the MWD.
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