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Defunding of USDA horse slaughter inspections ripped from Appropriations Bill
UPDATE: Rep. Jim Moran offered an amendment to re-insert the USDA defunding language. The Moran Amendment passed 24-21 following a Roll Call vote. --------- During the 109th Congress, sponsors of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (H.R. 503/S. 311) successfully sought enactment of a rider in Appropriations Acts (budget bills) to deny federal funding for… Continue reading Defunding of USDA horse slaughter inspections ripped from Appropriations Bill
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Horse on the Hill: Voting for Horses 2008: US Senate
Fund for Horses Endorsements for the US Senate Rating = % Supportive of Animal, Wildlife and Environmental Issues Legislation. We also include public statements and activities. Interestingly, a majority of the Senate scores 40% or lower, with many being in the 25% range. Please bear in mind that in order for there to be a… Continue reading Horse on the Hill: Voting for Horses 2008: US Senate
Horse on the Hill: May 20, 2008
By VIVIAN GRANT Congress Passes Farm Bill On Wednesday the House voted 318-106 to agree on the conference report for H.R. 2419, the farm bill extension. The Senate agreed on the report on Thursday. It extends farm programs for five years at a cost of $289 billion. In addition to adding $10 billion to nutrition… Continue reading Horse on the Hill: May 20, 2008
Horse on the Hill: May 13, 2008
CALL TO ACTION REGARDING HORSE SLAUGHTER As members of the Fund for Horses already know from correspondence they have received in the past few weeks, our advisors in Washington DC have recommended we make one last big push to get HR 503 and S 311 passed into law. HR 503 and S 311 are companion… Continue reading Horse on the Hill: May 13, 2008
Horse on the Hill: February 12, 2008
By VIVIAN GRANT HORSE SLAUGHTER LEGISLATION HR 503 – No new co-sponsors yet this month. In speaking with Rep. Schakowsky's office, they informed us they are seeking a bill to attach the provision banning horse slaughter and export for slaughter to. HR 503 is 'two committeed,' and the Chairs of both do not look on… Continue reading Horse on the Hill: February 12, 2008
The Horse on the Hill: January 15, 2008
By VIVIAN GRANT The papers are full of news on the impact of closure of three remaining U.S. horse slaughterhouses last year. Abandonment, abuse, and horses found left on the roadside by the hundreds. They have even been asserting ridiculously that there are now thousands of unwanted horses roaming around the country. They then warn… Continue reading The Horse on the Hill: January 15, 2008
The Horse on the Hill: January 8, 2008
By VIVIAN GRANT WASHINGTON D.C. -- Hello everyone, and Happy New Year from the Horse on the Hill. The buzz in Washington DC is all about the caucuses and state voting in the run up to this year's presidential campaign. Many people are now seen wearing their favorite candidate's button. Perhaps it clashed with the… Continue reading The Horse on the Hill: January 8, 2008
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