The title of this article, "The American horse slaughter lobby fights to hold ground", published by Time magazine (Time.com), states that the horse slaughter lobby is fighting to hold their ground against the fight to end it. These lobbyists and politicians would be defeated if everyone who are against horse slaughter took action when called… Continue reading The American horse slaughter lobby fights to hold ground
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Mid term election results not great for horse issues
There is disappointing news in the mid-term election results for horse protection issues. Sen. Harry Reid, the instigator of the notorious Burns Amendment legally exposing our wild horses and burros to slaughter (according to Sen. Burns), remains. As U.S. Senate Majority leader, Reid has to date ignored public pleas to move the bill barring the… Continue reading Mid term election results not great for horse issues
Horse Industry organizations position on slaughter (US)
By RAY PAULICK Cross posted from http://www.paulickreport.com (UPDATED OCT. 10 TO REFLECT NEW POLICY FROM MAGNA ENTERTAINMENT) When the Judiciary Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives held a markup hearing on Sept. 17 to discuss H.B. 6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 that would ban slaughter and criminalize the transportation of… Continue reading Horse Industry organizations position on slaughter (US)
Bob Goodlatte: For the love of a mare
WASHINGTON DC -- Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) shocked federal legislators today announcing he is ending his longtime support of horse slaughter to instead champion pending legislation banning the practice. At a press conference held in his offices, Goodlatte stunned the equally shocked agricultural world further when announcing the reason for his sudden change of heart.… Continue reading Bob Goodlatte: For the love of a mare
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