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Senator John Kerry sends 11 requests to NOAA's Jane Lubchenco |
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WASHINGTON - Following up on a field hearing held in Boston earlier this month, Senator John Kerry made 11 requests of NOAA's Dr. Lubchenco.
Among the requests, the Senator asked the nation's ocean chief to support a federal disaster declaration for New England's fishing industry, saying it's "desperately needed.'' Kerry, D-Mass., also asked National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration head Jane Lubchenco for money to improve fisheries science and pay millions of dollars for required monitors who record the fish catch at sea. Read the Senator's letter to Dr. Jane Lubchenco |
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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.
