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On the recordFebruary 1, 2016
This is why I am so disappointed that zero Connecticut stakeholders were contacted about the EEZ Clarification Act, legislation that will directly affect their livelihoods.
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Joe Courtney
Democratic · Connecticut

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Courtney criticizes the exclusion of Connecticut stakeholders from discussions on legislation impacting their livelihoods.

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