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Don Beyer: “Some people have expressed concerns about the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, but I am…”

On the recordMarch 14, 2017
Some people have expressed concerns about the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, but I am optimistic about the long-term benefits.
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Don Beyer
Democratic · Virginia

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Beyer addresses concerns about the marine monument but expresses optimism for its benefits.

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