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April 5, 2011
Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board Votes to Phase Out Veal Crates
The Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board reversed a vote taken on March 1 that sanctioned confinement of veal calves in crates so small they’re unable to turn around for more than half of their lives before slaughter.
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March 29, 2011
The HSUS Applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture for Launching New Database on Animal Welfare Enforcement
The HSUS applauds the USDA for launching a new database to increase public access to information regarding research facilities and other entities regulated under the Animal Welfare Act.
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March 21, 2011
California State Sen. Loni Hancock Receives 2010 Humane State Legislator Award
The HSUS is pleased to announce that California state Sen. Loni Hancock, D-Oakland, has been selected as California’s Humane State Legislator for 2010.
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March 21, 2011
Christianity Today Honored at Genesis Awards' 25th Anniversary
The HSUS proudly announces that Christianity Today is the winner of the first Genesis Outstanding Written Word Award dedicated to journalistic excellence on animal protection issues in faith-based publications. The award was given during the 25th Anniversary Genesis Awards weekend celebration.
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March 7, 2011
The Debate On Your Plate!: Science Fair Project Finds Antibiotics in Meat
North Carolina sixth-grader Chad Campbell won first prize at his regional science fair for his project that found antibiotics in meat.
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March 3, 2011
A Conversation with Wayne: HSUS President Discusses His New Book, "The Bond"
Wayne Pacelle discusses our kinship with animals in his new book, "The Bond."
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March 3, 2011
Faces of Climate Change: Cause and Effect
What you can do to fight global warming and help wildlife
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March 2, 2011
Statement by Wayne Pacelle on Ohio Livestock Standards Care Board Vote to Allow Veal Confinement
Yesterday, the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board voted to permit the confinement of veal calves in crates so small they’re unable to turn around for more than half of their lives before slaughter, jeopardizing a carefully crafted animal welfare agreement reached last June between The Humane Society of the United States and eight leading agricultural trade organizations, including the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
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March 1, 2011
New Poll Shows Nebraska Voters Want All Sides Participating in Animal Welfare Debate
A survey shows that Nebraska voters think that the relationship between Gov. Dave Heineman and The HSUS shouldn’t be antagonistic and that all sides should be allowed to particpate in the animal welfare debate.
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February 22, 2011
Coloradans Gather at Capitol to Lobby for Animal Welfare Legislation
Animal advocates from across Colorado will rally at the state capitol in Denver today and urge their legislators to adopt stronger measures to protect animals. The HSUS and the ASPCA® are co-hosting Colorado Humane Lobby Day.
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February 7, 2011
USDA Proposes New Protections for Downer Veal Calves
In response to a legal petition filed by The HSUS, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has tentatively approved new rules to protect downed veal calves – those unable even to stand – from slaughter abuse.
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February 4, 2011
The HSUS Urges Virginia Senate Not to Gut Animal Cruelty Law
The HSUS is calling on the Virginia state Senate to reject pending legislation that would be harmful to the Commonwealth’s animals.
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January 25, 2011
The HSUS Praises Massachusetts Legislators for Introducing Bill that Takes Aim at Factory Farming Abuse
The HSUS praises Massachusetts state legislators for introducing a bill that would prevent some of the most cruel and inhumane confinement of farm animals in their state.
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January 21, 2011
Factory Farming Is No Joke for Hal Sparks
Comedian and animal advocate Hal Sparks talks about his passionate, life-long commitment to animal protection.
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December 22, 2010
The Humane Society of the United States Commends USDA Plans to Improve Humane Handling at Slaughter Plants
USDA moves forward on several measures intended to improve oversight of the federal Humane Methods of Slaughter Act.
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December 14, 2010
Congress Can Spare Taxpayers and Animals
President Obama’s bipartisan deficit-reduction commission is making recommendations for reducing the deficit, and here at The Humane Society of the United States and the Humane Society Legislative Fund we are proposing a few cost-cutting measures for lawmakers to consider in getting the country’s budget back on track.
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December 2, 2010
Food Safety Modernization Act: A Step Forward
If it becomes law, S. 510 could make food safer for humans and pets and conditions more humane for animals in factory farms.
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November 18, 2010
The HSUS Responds to Felony Conviction in Vermont Slaughterhouse Cruelty Case
The HSUS issued a statement in response to the conviction and sentencing of Christopher Gaudette, who pleaded guilty to aggravated animal cruelty for his role in abusing animals while employed at a veal slaughterhouse in Grand Isle, Vt.
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November 10, 2010
The Humane Touch: Profile of Adam Parascandola
A profile of Adam Parascandola, director of animal cruelty for HSUS.
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November 10, 2010
Raising Humane Beings
Five ways to inspire kids to become animals' heroes
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November 9, 2010
The HSUS Mourns Death of Dr. Dean Wyatt
The HSUS expressed deep sadness on the death of Dr. Dean Wyatt, a dedicated supervisory public health veterinarian for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, who called attention to inhumane practices and food safety concerns.
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August 6, 2010
Animal Welfare Groups Urge Jefferson County, Colo. to Shut Down Inhumane Rodeo Event
The HSUS, the Colorado Federation of Animal Welfare Agencies and the Dumb Friends League are urging Jefferson County, Colo. officials to cancel the Coleadero Rodeo, in light of an ongoing criminal investigation into alleged animal abuse.
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July 28, 2010
HSI Hails Historic Vote to Ban Bullfighting in Catalonia
HSI hails the historic decision by the Catalan Parliament to ban bullfighting and congratulates the parliament for responding to citizens’ calls to put an end to this outdated tradition in their region.
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July 16, 2010
From Homeland to Wasteland: Part 4
David Kirby's book "Animal Factory" details many of the health and environmental risks of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), risks that he learned about firsthand from visiting states where CAFOs are causing problems.
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July 15, 2010
From Homeland to Wasteland: Part 3
David Kirby's book "Animal Factory" details many of the health and environmental risks of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), risks that he learned about firsthand from visiting states where CAFOs are causing problems.
