(NECN: Eileen Curran, New Bedford, MA) – Through much of his congressional career, Barney Frank has been a champion of fishermen, and there is perhaps no other place where Frank's support of that industry is felt more, than the city of New Bedford, Massachusetts. It is consistently ranked number one for ports with the highest value of catch in the United States.
People in New Bedford say a big reason is Barney Frank.
Frank has been a champion of the fishing industry for decades. He stood with fishermen on the issue of catch limits and helped provide them with a healthcare plan. That's a big part of his legacy among New Bedford's fishermen.
So, as the sun sets on Frank's congressional career, his fans in New Bedford's fishing industry are grateful for his support over the years, and concerned about what the future holds for them without him. They doubt finding someone like Frank.
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