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    NOAA Response to Inspector General's Report on NOAA's Enforcement Program
    WASHINGTON - NOAA Administrator Dr. Jane Lubchenco's response to the Office of the Inspector General's Review of NOAA Fisheries Enforcement Operations was made public yesterday on the NOAA website.
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    Lawmakers, Industry blast Lubchenco over bluefin comments at ICCAT

    Jane Lubchenco told Reuters that the U.S. supports cuts in the commercial fishing quota for bluefin tuna in both the western and eastern Atlantic Ocean. Lubchenco's comment sparked a sharp response from U.S. fishermen and lawmakers.

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    New Bedford Mayor urges transparency, proper process on eve of New England Council Meeting
    NEW BEDFORD, MA - Mayor Scott Lang has released a statement in advance of the meeting of the New England Fishery Management Council to be held November 16-18, 2010 in Brewster, Massachusetts.
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    Congressman Walter Jones Questions NOAA Catch Share Policy
    Today U.S. Congressman Walter B. Jones sent a letter to Dr. Jane Lubchenco opposing NOAA's recently announced National Catch Share Policy and demanding answers regarding its development.
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    Sen. Schumer joins lawmaker's call to allow review of past enforcement cases
    Sen. Schumer has joined Senators Kerry and Brown and Congressmen Frank, Tierney and Delahunt in urging Sec'y Locke to open a 45-day window for individuals who did not submit their cases for review by the Inspector General due to fear of reprisal.
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33 Fishing Community Members Say Permit Bank, Giacalone are pluses for Gloucester

This permit bank is a true local treasure for our fishing community and related businesses. Its existence has been one of the only positive things to come to this fishing community in decades.