Brian Schatz said "Drastic budget cuts will limit the resources National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) fisheries scientists need to conduct research for fishery stock assessments." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 18, 2013

Drastic budget cuts will limit the resources National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) fisheries scientists need to conduct research for fishery stock assessments.

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Brian Schatz

Democratic · Hawaii

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Schatz highlights the negative impact of budget cuts on fisheries research.

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