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Bruce Westerman: unless you have the science clearly in hand, you must not promulgate regulations that will lead to the guaranteed loss…

On the recordMay 9, 2023
unless you have the science clearly in hand, you must not promulgate regulations that will lead to the guaranteed loss of hunters and anglers from the landscape.
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Bruce Westerman
Republican · Arkansas

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Westerman emphasizes the need for clear scientific evidence before imposing regulations affecting hunters and anglers.

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