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Lubchenco to return to Massachusetts for fishery discussion |
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BOSTON (AP) – The head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says she will return to New England to talk about her agency’s management of the fishing industry, after Sen. John Kerry asked her back following a contentious hearing earlier this month.
Jane Lubchenco said in a letter, released by the agency, that she looked forward to a return visit and would likely stop in Gloucester. Read the complete story by The AP at The Patriot Ledger.
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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.
