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Jan 2024
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The Fishermen Who Could End Federal Regu...

The New York Times
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On its surface, the case before the Supreme Court — a dispute brought by fishing crews objecting to a government fee — appears to be routine.

But, as Adam Liptak, who covers the court for The Times explains, the decision could transform how every industry in the United States is regulated.

Guest: Adam Liptak, a Supreme Court correspondent for The New York Times.

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