On the recordMarch 2, 2010
Our fisheries are being devastated, as you well know. I mean, absolutely devastated--barely hanging on because of the Federal regulations.
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congress.govOur fisheries are being devastated, as you well know. I mean, absolutely devastated--barely hanging on because of the Federal regulations.
Snowe highlights the severe impact of federal regulations on fisheries sustainability.
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