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ASIAN CARP TOO OFFENSIVE FOR MINNESOTA Lawmakers change name to avoid sounding hurtful ST. PAUL, Minn. — The term “Asian carp” has become endangered in Minnesota. The state Senate on Monday approved a measure that would rename the fish “invasive carp.” It’s a response to concern by some people that the current term casts people from Asian cultures in a negative light. Senators added the proposal to a larger bill that governs Minnesota natural-resource use. That legislation returns to the House, where it passed earlier this month without the name change. Read more at wnd/2014/05/asian-carp-too-offensive-for-minnesota/#47BTHfUvCCHkKqB6.99
Posted on: Tue, 06 May 2014 16:20:35 +0000

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