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February 16, 2011
The Humane Society of the United States Calls on California to Strengthen Animal Fighting Laws
The HSUS praises the introduction in the California State Legislature of Senate Bills 425 and 426 by Sen. Ron Calderon aimed at cracking down on illegal animal fighting.
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February 15, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Indiana Lawmakers for Animal Welfare Legislation
Animal advocates from across Indiana rallied at the state capitol in Indianapolis to urge their legislators to enact stronger animal protection laws as part of The HSUS' Humane Lobby Day 2011. Citizen advocates urged legislators to strengthen laws to crack down on animal fighting and prohibit coyote and fox penning, and to oppose captive trophy hunts.
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February 15, 2011
Texas Cockfighting Investigation Proves Need for Stronger Laws
An undercover HSUS investigation turned up rampant cockfighting in Texas, demonstrating the need for tougher legislation in that state.
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February 7, 2011
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Cockfighting Convictions
The HSUS hails the decision by the federal Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit rejecting an appeal brought by three defendants convicted of participating in interstate cockfighting ring in South Carolina.
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January 3, 2011
She's Come Full Circle: Laura Maloney Returns to the Front Lines
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December 18, 2010
Alleged Cockfighting Operation in Dallas Busted
The HSUS supplied key information that led to the raid of an alleged cockfighting operation in Southeast Dallas, by the Dallas Police Department.
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October 26, 2010
Long Arms for Animals
Five outstanding law enforcement officials received Humane Law Enforcement Awards for 2010.
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October 1, 2010
Ohio Elections Commission Finds that Cockfighting Group Violated Campaign Finance Laws
The HSUS commends the Ohio Elections Commission for ruling the Ohio Gamefowl Breeders Association PAC violated campaign finance laws by funneling political campaign contributions through private individuals.
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August 4, 2010
The HSUS Assists Indiana Gaming Commission in Raid of Alleged Cockfighting Operation
The HSUS supplied key information to the Indiana Gaming Commission that led to the raid of Wally’s Gamefowl Farm, a breeding operation that allegedly supplied birds to overseas cockfights.
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August 2, 2010
Statement by The HSUS on Deaths at California Cockfight
Eric Sakach, senior law enforcement specialists for The HSUS, issued a statement in response to Sunday morning’s deaths at an illegal cockfight near Livingston, Calif.
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