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Dem asks Trump admin to cut restrictions on killing sea lions
Most Americans who visit SeaWorld, a zoo, or an aquarium may come away with the impression that sea lions — which often clap or balance beach balls on their heads for treats — are lovable, fur-covered puppies of the ocean. Yet, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) says the reality of sea lions in the wild is far less cuddly.
Gluesenkamp Perez, who represents portions of Washington’s Pacific coast, sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Friday warning that sea lions are wreaking havoc on her district’s fishing industry.
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