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SEPTEMBER 20, 2000

John Carlson, who has proposed to end tribal and non-tribal commercial fishing in order to save the salmon, won the Republican party primary in Washington on Tuesday.

Carlson will now face incumbent Gary Locke in the race for Governor. Along with tribal leaders, Locke has voiced opposition to Carlson's plan.

Get the Story:
Race just beginning as decisive primary pits Locke, Carlson (The Seattle Times 9/20)

Relevant Links:
The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission - www.critfc.org

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