The current MSA is not deserving of any changes as it was fine-tuned by time honored Statesmen such as Congressman Young, Senator Inouye, Senator Magnuson, and Senator Stevens.
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Defense of the Magnuson-Stevens Act and its historical significance for Native representation.
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