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Obama Admin Jumps to Squelch Rumors of U.S. Fishing Ban |
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The Obama administration is trying to dash rumors that it planned to ban
recreational fishing in marine waters and the Great Lakes in the wake
of a series of Internet posts warning that such a prohibition was
imminent.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration chief Jane Lubchenco told a House panel yesterday that her agency had no plans to halt fishing. And National Marine Fisheries Service chief Eric Schwaab released a statement last night saying NOAA "is committed to adopting policies that will ensure that current and future generations have the opportunity to enjoy the great tradition of recreational fishing." |
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33 Fishing Community Members Say Permit Bank, Giacalone are pluses for Gloucester
This permit bank is a true local treasure for our fishing community and related businesses. Its existence has been one of the only positive things to come to this fishing community in decades.