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Scallops, the Council, and the Law - Guest: Congressman Barney Frank |
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Each week, WBSM in New Bedford, Massachusetts hosts the Saving Seafood Hour on "Morning Magazine with Phil Paleologos."
Congressman Barney Frank joins Phil Paleologos and Bob Vanasse to discuss his reaction to the New England Fisheries Management Council vote on scalloping regulations, the tug-of-war between environmental activism and the needs of communities, and plans in Congress to attempt a revision of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. (Congressman Frank joins the show at the 26:23-minute mark.)
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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.