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Patrick Leahy: “When will FWS bidding plan begin to honor your predecessor's commitment in 25 years of leadership by the Fish and…”

On the recordApril 23, 2013
When will FWS bidding plan begin to honor your predecessor's commitment in 25 years of leadership by the Fish and Wildlife Service and put money in to eradicate sea lampreys in Lake Champlain, without sounding too parochial?
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy questions funding for sea lamprey eradication in Lake Champlain.

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