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    North American Free Trade Agreement

    Witnesses testified before the House Merchant Marine & Fisheries Committee on the long-term benefits of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

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    Endangered Species Act

    The subcommittee heard testimony from scientists and environmentalists on the enforcement of the Endangered Species Act in California. Issues raised in the hearing included the forest policy…

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    Exxon Valdez Oil Spill

    The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee held a hearing four years after the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill. During the hearing, the panelist talked about the status of Prince William Sound…

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    Timber Harvesting in Old Growth Forests

    In a joint hearing of the three subcommittees, members heard from federal officials, scholars, forest economists and representatives from environmental groups, including the National Audubon…

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    Coastal Defense Initiative

    The subcommittee held a hearing on H.R. 2647, to provide for the protection and preservation of coastal and Great Lakes environmental quality for present and future generations.

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    Alaskan Oil Spill

    A House Merchant Marine Subcommittee on Navigation hearing was held on the clean-up operation of the Exxon-Valdez oil spill in Alaskan.

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    Shellfish Contamination

    The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation sponsored a hearing on shellfish contamination. Representative Gerry Studds (D-Massachusetts) chai…

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    Zero Tolerance Drug Policy

    The subcommittee held a hearing on U.S. government “zero tolerance” policy and confiscation of property of persons arrested on drug offenses. This video is preceded by interviews with Repres…

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    Panama Update

    The subcommittee held a hearing on the unstable political situation in Panama and its effect on the Panama Canal. The U.S. had implemented economic sanctions against Panama in 1987, and Pana…

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