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Northwestern University NOT Signing HSUS Pledge to Prevent Pain in Lab Animals

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The Humane Society began a campaign in March 2008 to get 600 university presidents to sign a pledge to prevent severe pain and distress in animals used in research. HSUS is now attempting to reach students through Facebook. Tags: university research animal experimentation humane society medical research animal resear.

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VERY IMPORTANT POST! Humane Society Launches Whistleblowing Line for Chimpanzee Research

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The Humane Society has launched a confidential whistleblower hotline for employees of chimpanzee research laboratories to anonymously report alleged abuses. Tags: chimpanzees animal research. In the areas surrounding the seven remaining U.S. In the areas surrounding the seven remaining U.S.

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Humane Society Cites Abuses at University of Minnesota

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The HSUS learned of the violations through the U.S. The public doesn't want animals to suffer gratuitously in research laboratories," said Martin Stephens, Ph.D., vice president of animal research issues for The HSUS. "The vice president of animal research issues for The HSUS.

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