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On the recordMarch 6, 2012
What happens in 2013 when these devastating reductions, if just the interim measure is put in place, what will happen where 90 percent of the fishermen essentially in my state will be killed.
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Mark Begich
Democratic · Alaska

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Senator Begich expresses concern over potential revenue loss for fishermen in 2013.

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