Delegation Wants Equal Treatment for Alaska’s Fisheries
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Washington, D.C. –Alaska’s Congressional Delegation
today sent a letter to Dr. Jane Lubchenco – the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrator – making the case that
Alaska’s waters should receive the funds necessary to improve
operations, while similar endeavors are being funded on an ongoing basis
in New England and on the West Coast.
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Senator Snowe Sends Letter to Maine Fishing Industry Reaffirming her Commitment to Fisheries
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The following was released by the office of Maine Senator Olympia Snowe:
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Begich, Murkowski, Landrieu, and Nelson introduce bill to modify Magnuson rules on setting ACL's
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A bill introduced by Florida Senators Nelson and Rubio, with fairly bi-partisan support is being rushed through both houses of Congress that would make a significant improvement to the federal fisheries management process.
Co-sponsors include Oceans Subcommittee Chairman Sen. Mark Begich (D-Alaska); Congressional Sportsmens Caucus Co-Chairman Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.); Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.); Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska); Sen. David Vitter (R-La.), and Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.).
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Statement of Congressman Keating at House Natural Resources hearing on HR 1013, the Strengthen New England Fishery Management Act of 2011
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WASHINGTON - December 1, 2011 - The Strengthen New England Fishery Management Act of 2011, authored by Congressman William R. Keating was one of eight bills on the agenda of a hearing in the House Natural Resources Committee. The committee heard testimony from Rep. Keating, as well as five other Members, including Rep. Barney Frank (MA-4).
Below is a copy of Congressman Keating’s testimony at today’s hearing.
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Runyan Fisheries Legislation Moves Forward in Natural Resources Committee
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The following was released by the office of Congressman Jon Runyan
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