03/17/2009
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"Mr. Wittman's bill would prohibit a blanket U.S. Fish and Wildlife ban on lead ammunition and fishing tackle..."
"I think we ought to make sure that decisions are made based on sound science, where there is a relationship between the use of lead..."
"But the other instances where we are going to carte blanche provide the opportunity for the agencies to ban lead in all instances."
"Such a ban on lead ammunition and fishing tackle will have serious consequences for sportsmen who contribute to conservation."