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Ed Markey: It sets a dangerous precedent that states can make management decisions based on politics instead of science.

On the recordJuly 10, 2017
It sets a dangerous precedent that states can make management decisions based on politics instead of science.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey criticizes the decision allowing New Jersey to overfish summer flounder, emphasizing political over scientific management.

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