Patrick-Murray Admin Renews Request For Disaster Assistance for Mass Fishing Industry
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BOSTON -- November 15, 2011 -- Governor Deval Patrick today sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Commerce John E. Bryson renewing the Commonwealth’s request for $21 million in federal fisheries disaster assistance for Massachusetts fishing communities impacted by the federal “catch shares” program. The Governor’s request is accompanied by two new economic reports that document significant financial losses and dramatic consolidation in the Massachusetts-based groundfish fleet.
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Mass. gov asks again for emergency fishing aid
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BOSTON—Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has renewed his request for $21 million in federal fisheries disaster assistance for communities affected by new fishing rules.
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Mass. Governor renews call for fishing 'disaster' aid
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November 15, 2011 --Citing new scientific studies showing that "catch shares have had a devastating impact on the commonwealth's groundfish fishery," Gov. Deval Patrick today asked for a federal disaster declaration and $21 million in assistance.
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New Bedford mayor backs Kirk's re-election for fishing issues
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The mayor of New Bedford, who has worked with Gloucester's mayor and other local officials on fisheries issues from the nation's capital to the State House, has endorsed Carolyn Kirk in her re-election bid for a third term.
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From boat to plate: Community-supported fisheries riding a swell
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What began here two years ago as a booster for beleaguered fishermen, Cape Ann Fresh Catch is now a million-dollar baby, with more than 1,000 customers from Needham to Lincoln, Sharon, Lowell and Boston.
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