Federal and state officials praised the declaration issued yesterday by Department of Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez.
"Maryland's blue crab and the traditional fishing industry that it supports face difficult times and the federal funding will help to preserve the infrastructure of Maryland's hallmark blue crab fishery, and ensure an active fishery for the future," Gov. Martin O'Malley...
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