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Lawmakers reject Palin nominee for Fish Board
By DAN JOLING
(Published April 16, 2009)
JUNEAU, Alaska — The Alaska Legislature has rejected Gov. Sarah Palin's nominee for the board that decides how the catch of Alaska's salmon, halibut and other fish should be divided between commercial, sport and personal use fishermen.
Meeting in a joint session Thursday, lawmakers voted 42-16 to reject Brent Johnson of Clam Gulch for the Board of Fisheries.
Johnson is a commercial fisherman who drew strong opposition from sport fishing groups.
They said Johnson would tip the balance on the seven-person board to the interests of commercial fishermen in allocation decisions.
They also claimed Johnson's appointment would leave interior Alaska without representation and would not correct the current lack of an Alaska Native on the board.
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Lawmakers reject Palin nominee for Fish Board
By DAN JOLING
(Published April 16, 2009)
JUNEAU, Alaska — The Alaska Legislature has rejected Gov. Sarah Palin's nominee for the board that decides how the catch of Alaska's salmon, halibut and other fish should be divided between commercial, sport and personal use fishermen.
Meeting in a joint session Thursday, lawmakers voted 42-16 to reject Brent Johnson of Clam Gulch for the Board of Fisheries.
Johnson is a commercial fisherman who drew strong opposition from sport fishing groups.
They said Johnson would tip the balance on the seven-person board to the interests of commercial fishermen in allocation decisions.
They also claimed Johnson's appointment would leave interior Alaska without representation and would not correct the current lack of an Alaska Native on the board.
Jim's Fishing Charters
www.JimsFishing.com
http://ca.youtube.com/user/Sushihunter250
