Please continue calling the U.S. House to end horse slaughter

WASHINGTON, D.C. (by Vivian Farrell) — The atmosphere was highly charged in the U.S. House Appropriations Committee meeting when it came time to vote on whether or not to continue defunding horse meat inspections. The House Committee voted the measure out of the Appropriations Bill 27-25 potentially opening the door for horse slaughter to return… Continue reading Please continue calling the U.S. House to end horse slaughter

Ending horse slaughter: A glimmer of hope on the Hill

Fund Horse, US Flag and Capitol Dome. Vivian Grant Farrell.

Rep. Earl Blumenhauer (D-OR) wrote the following in his April 26, 2017 newsletter entitled "Ending horse slaughter: A glimmer of hope on the Hill", and taken those words right out of our mouths. These are strange times in our nation’s capital, with looming discussions of government shutdowns and tax giveaways for the wealthy. In this… Continue reading Ending horse slaughter: A glimmer of hope on the Hill