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'Fishery disaster' sought for bay crabs

Published 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.

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"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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