On the recordNovember 30, 2011
I think our position has been pretty clear on that. We have been opposed to it from the beginning because we think the agency has the flexibility to do it.
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congress.govI think our position has been pretty clear on that. We have been opposed to it from the beginning because we think the agency has the flexibility to do it.
Wittman discusses opposition to a flexibility bill regarding fisheries management.
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