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Bruce Westerman: It seems to me that one of the reasons the Magnuson-Stevens Act has been so effective is that the regions have…

On the recordNovember 15, 2021
It seems to me that one of the reasons the Magnuson-Stevens Act has been so effective is that the regions have flexibility in meeting outcomes.
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Bruce Westerman
Republican · Arkansas

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Westerman emphasizes the importance of regional flexibility in fisheries management.

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