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Joe Courtney: “We believe it is imperative to underscore the major economic losses that the Connecticut fishing industry would face as…”

On the recordFebruary 1, 2016
We believe it is imperative to underscore the major economic losses that the Connecticut fishing industry would face as a result of this misguided bill.
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Joe Courtney
Democratic · Connecticut

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Courtney warns about economic impacts on Connecticut's fishing industry from the bill.

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