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September 12, 2012
The HSUS Presents its 2012 Humane Law Enforcement Awards in Seven States
The HSUS is presenting its 2012 Humane Law Enforcement Awards to authorities across the country who have taken an exemplary stand against animal cruelty.
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September 6, 2012
Pleasanton Unified School District Participates in Meatless Monday
The HSUS is praising Pleasanton Unified School District in Alameda County, Calif., for becoming the latest school district to join the international Meatless Monday movement.
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August 29, 2012
The HSUS Applauds Termination of Honolulu Contract with Self-professed Cockfighters
The HSUS welcomes the decision by the city and county of Honolulu to terminate the city’s rooster control contract with self-professed cockfighters who have held the contract at an annual $60,000 cost to taxpayers.
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August 24, 2012
Nebraska Farmers and Ranchers Challenge Gov. Heineman’s Claims about Agriculture and HSUS
A group of farmers and ranchers who are members of the Nebraska Agriculture Council of The HSUS today sent a letter to Gov. Dave Heineman challenging his repeated claims about agriculture and The HSUS.
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August 17, 2012
A Month of Rescued Animals
See images highlighting the Animal Rescue Team's recent work.
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August 14, 2012
Indiana’s Egg Farmers and The HSUS Call on Indiana’s Congressional Delegation to Support Egg Industry Reform Bill
The HSUS, the United Egg Producers, and representatives from all of Indiana’s major egg farms gathered at the Indiana State Fair to call on Indiana’s members of Congress to join Reps. Dan Burton, R-Ind. and Andre Carson, D-Ind. in supporting the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012 (S. 3239/H.R. 3798).
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August 8, 2012
Suspected Pennsylvania Cockfighting Operation Raided
The HSUS’ Animal Rescue Team helped the Pennsylvania State Police and Washington County County Animal Response Team in a raid on a suspected cockfighting operation in Daisytown, Pa. Authorities seized 92 game fowl.
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July 26, 2012
Statement on Committee Hearing on Bill to Improve Housing for Egg-Laying Hens
Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The HSUS, released the following statement in response to the hearing conducted today on S. 3239, the Egg Products Inspection Act of Amendments of 2012, by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.
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July 26, 2012
Former FDA Veterinarian Calls for an End to Antibiotic Overuse in Animal Agriculture during Capitol Hill Briefing
Michael Blackwell, DVM, MPH, a former deputy director for the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine, led a Capitol Hill briefing Tuesday on the issue of animal welfare and antibiotic use in animal agriculture calling for an end to antibiotic overuse in livestock production.
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July 19, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States and New York State Humane Association Applaud Gov. Cuomo for Signing Animal Protection Bill
The HSUS and the New York Humane Association applaud Gov. Andrew Cuomo for signing legislation to strengthen current state laws to combat animal fighting.
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July 12, 2012
The HSUS and HSLF Applaud House Agriculture Committee for Cracking Down on Animal Fighting
The HSUS and the Humane Society Legislative Fund applaud Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., and other members of the House Agriculture Committee who voted in favor of his amendment to the Farm Bill last night to bar attending or bringing a child to a dogfight or cockfight.
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June 22, 2012
Back to the Land: The Rise (and Fall) of Extreme Confinement
Americans are demanding an end to the cruelty of CAFOs
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June 22, 2012
Back to the Land, Page 3: David Pitman Brings the Old Country Home
A new certification program helps farmers give a better life to animals raised for food.
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June 22, 2012
Back to the Land: New Certification Program Focuses on Farm Animal Welfare and Consumer Education
A new certification program helps farmers give a better life to animals raised for food.
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June 22, 2012
Back to the Land, Page 4: Will Harris Lets Nature Lead the Way
A new certification program helps farmers give a better life to animals raised for food.
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June 22, 2012
Back to the Land, Page 2: New Certification Program Focuses on Farm Animal Welfare and Consumer Education
A new certification program helps farmers give a better life to animals raised for food.
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June 19, 2012
Senate Leaders Deny Votes on Animal Welfare Issues During Consideration of the Farm Bill
The HSUS strongly objected to action taken by the U.S. Senate last night to exclude consideration of two animal welfare amendments and issues in the Farm bill.
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June 18, 2012
The HSUS Applauds Prosecution of David Tracy Davis for Federal Animal Fighting and Wildlife Crimes
The HSUS applauds the United States Attorney’s office for taking swift legal action against Virginia resident David Tracy Davis on various animal abuse-related offenses.
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June 14, 2012
Humane Society International Promotes “Meatless Monday” at United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development
As evidence mounts about the need for greater environmental protections, it is clear that one of the most significant causes of global environmental harm is the production of more than 67 billion land animals for food each year. As preparatory meetings for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, or Rio+20, begin this week in Rio de Janeiro, HSI is attending to promote “Meatless Monday.”
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June 14, 2012
New York Legislature Strips Animal Fighters of Cruelty Tools
The HSUS, on behalf of its more than 800,000 supporters in New York, and the New York State Humane Association commend the New York Legislature for passing S.6774a/ A.9552a to strengthen current state laws to combat animal fighting.
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June 13, 2012
Redada a presunta operación de peleas de gallos en California
El Equipo de Rescate de Animales de la HSUS ayudó al Control de Animales del Condado de Tulare con una investigación y redada de una presunta operación de peleas de gallos en Visalia, CA, dando como resultado la detención de dos sospechosos y la incautación de 388 aves.
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June 12, 2012
Senate to Consider Farm Bill Amendment to Improve Welfare of Egg-Laying Hens and Provide Stable Future for Egg Farmers
In an unprecedented, unusual and path-breaking alliance, The HSUS and the United Egg Producers are calling on the U.S. Senate to pass an amendment to the Farm Bill to improve the treatment of more than 250 million egg-laying hens and provide a stable and secure future for U.S. egg farmers.
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June 12, 2012
Suspected Calif. Cockfighters Raided
The HSUS’ Animal Rescue Team assisted the Tulare County Animal Control in a cockfighting investigation and raid in Visalia, Ca., resulting in the arrest of two suspected cockfighters and the seizure of 388 birds.
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May 31, 2012
McDonald’s Sets Timetable to Eliminate Gestation Crate Confinement of Pigs
The Humane Society of the United States prefers a shorter time frame, but still welcomes news from McDonald’s that the company has created a definite timetable to eliminate gestation crate confinement of breeding pigs from its pork supply chain.
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May 24, 2012
Senate Bill Introduced to Improve Housing for Egg-Laying Hens and Provide Stable Future for Egg Farmers
The Humane Society of the United States and the United Egg Producers applaud the introduction of S. 3239, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012, in the U.S. Senate by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.
