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Senate Magnuson-Stevens Implementation Hearing |
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The March 8th hearing on Magnuson-Stevens Implementation is being held by the Commerce Subcommittee on Oceans and will be chaired by Senator Begich.
It was requested by Senator Bill Nelson to discuss concerns related to issues with the National Marine Fisheries Service in Florida.
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HASTINGS: Time to improve the Endangered Species Act
May 18, 2012 - When the Endangered Species Act (ESA) was signed into law in 1973 by President Nixon, he spoke about the importance of preserving “the rich array of animal life with which our country has been blessed.” I believe that goal is as important today as it was back then. However, after nearly 40 years, it’s time to take a fresh, honest look at the law and consider whether there are ways it could be improved to do a better job of protecting and recovering species.
