Aleutians monument fought as threat, derided as ‘straw man’

Alaska Rep. Don Young. (File photo)
Alaska Congressman Don Young and other Republicans on the House Natural Resources Committee this morning attacked the idea that President Obama might create a marine national monument around the Aleutian Islands, with unknown effects on the fishing industry. But the administration has given no sign it’s considering the notion.
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At a subcommittee hearing, Congressman Young said a marine national monument around the Aleutians would be te