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Merkley, other West Coast lawmakers ask USDA to buy more Oregon fish

The market for Pacific Hake, or whiting, exports is strained. Lawmakers in Oregon, Washington want the USDA to support local seafood industries.

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Salem Statesman Journal· Sep 19, 1:02 PMMerkley, other West Coast lawmakers ask USDA to buy more Oregon fish

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