01/28/2015
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"House leadership refused to even allow a vote on an amendment I proposed to restore $150 million in fisheries disaster aid passed by the Senate."
"House Republican leaders have also rejected calls for increased funding to improve the scientific understanding of our fisheries and oceans."
"The Atlantic sea scallop fishery landed only 2 million pounds in 1995. But cooperation among scientists, managers, and the industry increased landings to 125 million pounds in 2011."
"From Cape Cod to Cape Ann, New Bedford to Newburyport, Massachusetts has long been home to some of the best fishermen."