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April 14, 2010
The HSUS Praises Neb. Governor for Signing Law Banning Animal Fighting Paraphernalia
The HSUS commends Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman for signing a law that prohibits the possession of animal fighting paraphernalia.
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April 9, 2010
Federal Appeals Court Rejects Constitutional Challenge to Federal Animal Fighting Ban
The HumanHSUS hails a decision issued Friday by a federal appeals court rejecting a constitutional challenge to the federal animal fighting ban.
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March 30, 2010
The HSUS Commends Hawaii House for Killing Cockfighting-Friendly Resolution
The HSUS commends the Hawaii House of Representatives for nixing a resolution that seeks to affirm cockfighting as a culturally acceptable practice.
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February 25, 2010
W.Va. Advocates Lobby for Stronger Animal Welfare Laws
West Virginians are gathering in support of animal protection legislation and urging lawmakers to make cockfighting a felony and establish standards for commercial dog breeders.
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February 24, 2010
Poll Shows Ga. Voters Favor Tougher Penalties for Cockfighting
An overwhelming majority of Georgia voters want tougher penalties for cockfighting, with 75 percent in favor of closing loopholes in the state’s cockfighting laws, according to a new survey.
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February 23, 2010
Indiana Advocates Lobby for Stronger Animal Protection Laws
Citizens from across Indiana participating in Humane Lobby Day 2010 gathered to support animal protection legislation.
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February 23, 2010
Large Suspected California Cockfighting Operation Raided
A raid at the Dandy Gamefowl farm in California turned up almost 500 alleged fighting birds
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February 23, 2010
HSUS Investigation Reveals Uniformed Police Officers Attended Ky. Cockfights
The HSUS announced that two separate undercover investigations revealed uniformed law enforcement officers attending a Kentucky cockfighting pit and apparently failing to enforce the state’s anti-cockfighting law.
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February 23, 2010
Animal Advocates Lobby Idaho Lawmakers for Stronger Cruelty Laws
Idaho citizens participating in Humane Lobby Day 2010 are meeting with state legislators to encourage support of stronger animal cruelty and cockfighting laws.
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February 23, 2010
Ala. Residents Urge Lawmakers to Pass Animal Protection Laws
Citizens from across Alabama gathered to urge their lawmakers to pass legislation to increase the state's penalties for cockfighting and strengthen the anti-cruelty statute.
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