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On the recordNovember 30, 2011
Mr. Wittman's proposed bill eases requirements that will provide more access to fisheries by recreational fishermen but does little to allow commercial fishermen similar access to their fisheries.
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Rob Wittman
Republican · Virginia

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Wittman's bill improves recreational fishing access but lacks support for commercial fishermen.

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