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April 28, 2009
Animal Fighting Spectators Closer to Facing Felony Penalties in New York
The HSUS commends N.Y. Assemblyman Lentol and Sen. Stavisky for introducing legislation to strengthen state animal fighting laws.
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April 20, 2009
U.S. Supreme Court to Review Animal Cruelty Law
The Supreme Court will review an appellate court decision that struck down the federal Cruelty Depictions Law as unconstitutional in a petition on dogfighting and "crush" videos.
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April 11, 2009
Anti-Dogfighting Program Showcases Pit Bull Photography Project
The HSUS' End Dogfighting in Chicago campaign sponsored a photography project in which members of the campaign's Pit Bull Training Team were given disposable cameras and asked to document a day in the life of their pit bull.
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April 10, 2009
Partnering Up for Pit Bulls
The HSUS and Best Friends Animal Society met in Las Vegas to discuss policy on the evaluation of pit bulls seized from fighting operations.
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April 6, 2009
The HSUS Applauds Palmetto Family Council for Outreach on Animal Protection Issues
The HSUS commends Palmetto Family Council of South Carolina for its new publication, Dominion and Stewardship: A Biblical View of Animals.
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March 30, 2009
New Yorkers Flock to Albany to Support Animal Protection Bills
Citizens from across New York are in Albany to meet with lawmakers as part of New York Humane Lobby Day.
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March 3, 2009
Religious Leaders Take a Vow Against Dogfighting
Chicago religious leaders join to denounce dogfighting.
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February 13, 2009
Md. State Lawmakers Receive Humane Legislator Awards
Md. state Sen. Norman Stone and Delegates James Malone and Jon Cardin are winners of The HSUS' Humane State Legislator Award for 2008.
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February 12, 2009
Citizen Lobbyists Rally at California Capitol Urging Lawmakers to Pass Animal Protection Laws
Californians will converge on the state capitol to meet with their lawmakers today, urging them to pass several animal protection bills.
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February 12, 2009
Citizen Advocates Rally at Nevada Capitol Urging Lawmakers to Protect Animals
Nevadans are gathering at the state capitol and meeting with their lawmakers Thursday to urge them to support legislation to protect animals.
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February 6, 2009
Spotlight Humane Benefit Aids Anti-Dogfighting Efforts in Chicago
The HSUS' efforts to stop dogfighting in the Windy City will get a boost at an upcoming benefit, Spotlight Humane: Chicago.
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January 6, 2009
Massachusetts Increases Animal Fighting Penalties
Massachusetts lawmakers have enacted a new measure that will help law enforcement crack down on dogfighting and cockfighting.
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August 24, 2007
The Humane Society of the United States Statement on Michael Vick Plea Agreement
The HSUS released a statement in reaction to Michael Vick's plea agreement in federal court today admitting to conspiracy in a dogfighting ring.
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July 19, 2007
The Humane Society of the United States Renews Call for NFL to Suspend Michael Vick for Dogfighting Allegations
The HSUS renewed its call for the NFL to immediately suspend Michael Vick, citing a huge negative response from Americans who are appalled by the dogfighting allegations in a 19-page federal indictment against Vick and three co-defendants.
