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06-24-2003, 06:09 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
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Good License News!
From Steve Medeiros at Risaa:
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I have just returned from the state house where I met with Speaker William Murphy. I was fortunate to gain a private meeting with him on such short notice.
I presented him with over 3,000 SIGNATURES on petitions that were gathered at bait shops around the state in JUST 24 HOURS!
He told me that his office received many, many e-mails and calls from anglers complaining about the license, and while waiting for the meeting I learned that nearly every senator and representative received many calls against the license proposal.
Speaker Murphy assured me that the license proposal will be killed.
Have also learned that several reps have submitted amendments to have it removed from the budget.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SENT E-MAIL, MADE PHONE CALLS, WENT TO BAIT SHOPS TO SIGN PETITIONS, etc.
While waiting in the state house, I met with Senator J. Michael Lenihan in his office. He was in the process of writing his own amendment to introduce into the Senate if/when the House had let the rec. marine license pass. We are fortunate to have good people on both sides.
Also met with Senator Jim Sheehan, who said that he also would try to get the license proposal killed in the senate if the house let it pass.
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Steve Medeiros, President
Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association
6 Arnold Road, Coventry, RI 02816
http://www.risaa.org
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~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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06-24-2003, 06:12 PM
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Super Moderator
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Location: Middleboro MA
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06-24-2003, 06:14 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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"Sometimes you eat the bear and, well, sometimes... the bear, he eats you." _____________________
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06-24-2003, 06:14 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2002
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06-24-2003, 06:16 PM
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Kayak Fish with us.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Stonington, CT
Posts: 586
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You just made my day John. I can go home from work now...
Nils
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King Cove Kayak Center
926 Stonington Rd (US Route 1)
Stonington, CT 06378
Phone (860) 599-4730
is hosting the third annual Kayak Fishing Rodeo
Nils
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06-24-2003, 06:19 PM
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Below Me
Join Date: May 2003
Location: low
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Way to go John.
Efforts like these set precedents.
Thank you to all who phoned and mailed and signed and screamed.
A major victory against oppression

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06-24-2003, 06:28 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Warren River
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Don't let down your guard.
These are Rhode Island politicians.
It ain't over til its over. Oh yea somebody else already said that.
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Enjoying Life !
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06-24-2003, 09:17 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: FALL RIVER
Posts: 141
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is this 100%
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A bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work
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06-25-2003, 06:41 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Taunton, MA
Posts: 1,022
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"Remember Amateurs built the Ark -- Professionals built the Titanic."
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06-25-2003, 06:44 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Newtown, CT
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Like someone else said, watch your back this is RI. We thought the license was dead before, remember?
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06-25-2003, 09:40 AM
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None
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Newton, MA
Posts: 4,464
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YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!
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06-25-2003, 09:51 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: NorthKingstown
Posts: 70
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Names?
JohnR, do you know how to find or can you provide the people who were for the licences and all who were involved in drafting the proposal? I would be happy to research, just not too sure where.
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