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Environment
'Fishery disaster' sought for bay crabsPublished 05/03/08
BALTIMORE - Maryland and Virginia officials are asking the federal government to declare a "fishery disaster" for the Chesapeake Bay blue crab - a move that could send millions of dollars to help affected watermen.
"It's not only about saving crabs, it's about saving jobs and saving our way of life," U.S. Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski said during a news conference along the Fells Point waterfront yesterday.
The request must be approved by the federal secretary of commerce. If a disaster declaration is made, it allows Congress to spend money to help affected communities and fishermen. Ms. Mikulski and...
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How do we - 2008-05-03 09:08:14
seek disaster relief from Owe'Malleys tax plan?
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