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Begich Wants to Keep Acushnet in Service

Alaska Senator Mark Begich, a Democrat, and Ketchikan Gateway Borough officials hope to keep the Coast Guard cutter Acushnet in service or expedite the production of two fast response vessels that would replace it. The Ketchikan-based cutter is slated to be decommissioned next year.Maria Dudzak, KRBD – KetchikanDownload Audio (MP3)