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Suit Against Circus Owners Goes to Trial

Critter News

District Court in Washington, D.C. employee, claims the defendants inhumanely and illegally mistreat their Asian elephants and have done so for decades. employee, claims the defendants inhumanely and illegally mistreat their Asian elephants and have done so for decades. The anticipated three-week, non-jury trial takes place in U.S.

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From Yesterday's New York Times

Animal Ethics

The Humane Society of the United States and other animal protection organizations support the farm bill because of these achievements for animals. Wayne Pacelle President and Chief Executive The Humane Society of the United States Washington, May 21, 2008 We hope Congress will vote to override the president’s veto.