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Losers in U.S. District Court, the fishing industry plaintiffs challenging the federal government's alleged "back door" catch share regimen for the New England groundfishery Friday agreed to file notice that they will challenge the judge's opinion in the U.S. Court of Appeals, while also seeking an inspector general's investigation of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's rule-making process.
Congressman John Tierney's office said Friday the fisheries' congressional coalition will likely back the request for the IG's investigation. Read the complete story from The Gloucester Times.
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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.
