BOSTON—New England lawmakers are preparing to ask Congress for $100 million in disaster relief funds for fishermen, including money to help them exit the industry if they wish and subsidies for those who stay in.
The proposal is outlined in a draft letter to congressional leaders from Sen. John Kerry that's being circulated among the New England delegation.
Discussions are ongoing about how to allocate the $100 million, and the details and dollar amounts discussed in the letter could change.
Read the complete story by Jay Lindsay of the AP at The Boston Globe.