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August 19, 2011
Time to Retire Chimpanzees from Harmful Research
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle discusses phasing out the use of chimpanzees in invasive research
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July 27, 2011
Hundreds of Chimpanzees Like Nim Still Suffer
The story of Nim, a chimpanzee who knew Animal Sign Language, is heartbreaking but far from unique.
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June 28, 2011
Tide Turning Against Chimpanzee Research
Simba, a chimpanzee who has been used in harmful experiments for decades, symbolizes the suffering that many endure in laboratories. Find out why researchers are now under pressure to explain why they want to continue invasive research on these majestic creatures.
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May 16, 2011
Charlotte Ross: Help Chimpanzees in Laboratories
Actress Charlotte Ross describes the misery that chimpanzees in laboratories must endure and urges the public to contact their United States legislators to support the Great Ape Protection and Cost Savings Act H.R.1513 and S.810 in a new video for The HSUS.
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April 28, 2011
Behind Closed Doors: The Human Toll of Animal Research
Former research employees describe the emotional impact of their work.
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April 28, 2011
Behind Closed Doors: Animals Suffer in University Research
The HSUS pressures taxpayer-supported university facilities to clean up their acts and set limits on animal pain and distress
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April 13, 2011
Federal Bill to End Invasive Research on Chimpanzees Introduced in Congress
The Great Ape Protection and Cost Savings Act was introduced today with bipartisan support in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
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March 22, 2011
Infant Deaths and Potential Fraud Exposed at Chimpanzee Lab
The deaths of fourteen baby chimpanzees and evidence of potential government fraud at the largest chimpanzee laboratory in the world has prompted The HSUS to file legal petitions with the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services.
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March 15, 2011
Federal Agencies Petitioned to Investigate Potential Government Fraud at New Iberia Research Center
The HSUS has filed legal petitions with the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services Tuesday requesting investigations and legal actions to halt potential government contract fraud at the New Iberia Research Center, a primate laboratory located in New Iberia, La. and part of the University of Louisiana-Lafayette.
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March 3, 2011
Awaiting Release: Great Ape Protection Act Would End Use of Chimps in Laboratories
An HSUS-backed bill could mean a decent life for hundreds of chimps used in research.
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