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U S urged to extend coast line fishing zone to 200 miles
A national advisory panel urged Congress to extend U S jurisdiction from 12 to 200 miles offshore to boost fisheries and food resources. Commerce Secretary Murton warned unilateral action could provoke counter moves and threaten navigation. The panel favors a multilateral Law of the Sea approach but says action is needed now.
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White House
Commerce
Rogers C.B. Murton
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Senate Commerce Committee
House Merchant Marine Committee
National Advisory Committee On Oceans and Atmosphere
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United States
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