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Mark Begich is an American politician who served as the U.S. Senator from Alaska from 2009 to 2014. A member of the Democratic Party, he focused on issues such as healthcare, veterans' affairs, and economic development during his time in office. Begich was known for his efforts to advocate for Alaska's unique needs and challenges, including those related to energy and the environment.
So for example, if a quota was reduced and therefore folks doing charters get limited out or limited in what they can--or even the size, like what we have in Alaska on some of our halibut, then those folks who are booking charters, you may…
These reforms...put us on a firm footing for the sustainable management of our fisheries and our fisheries resources.
The Magnuson-Stevens Act...provides the architectural framework for the conservation and management of our Nation's fisheries.
I ask unanimous consent the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…
I support legislation recently introduced by Congressman Rob Wittman (VA)--H.R. 3063--called the Healthy Fisheries Through Better Science Act.
We respectfully ask that you give due consideration to our requests so that all fishermen in the South Atlantic will benefit from your decisions.
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:03 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, November 14, 2013, at 9:30 a.m…
I think it's incumbent upon everybody to have a little skin in the game, and I don't think it's too much to ask.
we want input. So many times I get complaints--I don't know if Senator Rubio does--we put a bill down and then people say, why didn't you ask us.
More frequent stock assessment would be a data point that's necessary for a good solid baseline.
The vote on adoption of the motion to proceed to the compounding bill is expected to be a voice vote. ____________________
I was busy on an Alaska issue, an issue that I know you are familiar with and others, Pebble Mine.
Our challenge today is how to properly balance the need for responsible stewardship of our fisheries for future generations with the needs of individuals, businesses, and communities who rely on them.
I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Con. Res. 25, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A concurrent…
this President has done a lot for Indian Country, more than most have done in years
I think that's the best way to sort of gather the information that we can improve management with.
Nothing much actually comes to fruition. It's very discouraging and frustrating for the local economies when nothing actually happens.
Before I make my comments regarding manufacturing and job creation in America and in Alaska, I would like to say I know my friend from Hawaii was here earlier, Senator Schatz, talking about the important resolution that has been submitted…
why the public is so mad at the Federal Government in many different ways is we say something and then when the money's allocated, then it goes to somewhere else.
I mean, you're doing it right now, actually----for your season next. And when you're putting those ads in the magazines and all that stuff and then some of the rules get changed, you're hanging out there. Is that fair?
it's important to understand the fish, but it's also to understand the connection on shore.
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