On the recordFebruary 29, 2012
The modest increase in stock assessment funding in the President's fiscal year 2013 request, at least in the opinion of this Member, will not bridge the data gap.
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congress.govThe modest increase in stock assessment funding in the President's fiscal year 2013 request, at least in the opinion of this Member, will not bridge the data gap.
Bonner criticizes insufficient funding for fisheries data collection.
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