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July 22, 2010
The HSUS, HSLF Praise Illinois Governor for Signing Primate Pet Ban and Antifreeze Safety Bills
The HSUS and HSLF commend Illinois Gov. Quinn for signing bills to prohibit to private ownership of primates as pets and require the addition of a bitter flavor to antifreeze and engine coolant to prevent poisoning of children and animals.
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July 13, 2010
Saving Nemo
In July 2010, two companion bills were up for consideration in Maui County, Hawaii, that would collectively regulate the trade in coral reef wildlife.
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June 30, 2010
Landmark Ohio Animal Welfare Agreement Reached Among HSUS, Ohioans for Humane Farms, Gov. Strickland, and Leading Livestock Organizations
A deal struck among The HSUS, Ohioans for Humane Farms, Ohio agriculture leaders and Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland will lead to major animal welfare improvements in Ohio on a raft of issues.
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April 30, 2010
The HSUS Applauds USDA Animal Welfare Act Enforcement Transparency
The HSUS applauds Thursday's announcement by USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service that it will resume issuing press releases on enforcement actions taken in response to violations of the Animal Welfare Act.
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April 28, 2010
The HSUS Commends Florida for Restricting Trade of Giant Snakes
The HSUS applauds the Florida legislature for unanimously approving a bill to address the trade in certain dangerous reptiles as pets.
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April 28, 2010
Animal Protection, Public Safety Measures Pass in Illinois
The HSUS and the Humane Society Legislative Fund commend the Illinois General Assembly for passing two important animal protection and public safety measures.
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April 6, 2010
Floridians Gather at Capitol to Lobby for Animal Protection
Animal advocates from across Florida are gathering at the State Capitol for Humane Lobby Day, hosted by The Humane Society of the United States and the ASPCA.
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March 16, 2010
Hollywood Office "ACE's" Set of Animal Films
Documentaries focusing on animal welfare issues such as exotic pet ownership have gained widespread recognition this year, thanks in part to The HSUS's Animal Content in Entertainment (ACE) program.
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March 12, 2010
The HSUS Welcomes Proposed Federal Rule on Constrictor Snakes
Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The HSUS, issued a statement in response to the Fish and Wildlife Service’s publication of a proposed rule to list nine species of large constrictor snakes as “injurious.”
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March 2, 2010
The HSUS Commends Florida House Action on Reptiles
The HSUS applauds the Florida House Policy Council for approving a bill to address the trade in dangerous wild animals as pets.
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