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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

The transport and subsequent slaughter of these animals is brutal. Last September, the House voted 263 to 146 to pass this legislation. John Spratt Washington, March 6, 2007 The facts are these: ¶Most horses that end up slaughtered are bought by buyers acting on behalf of slaughterhouses. Senator) Mary Landrieu (Rep.)

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A Connecticut Yankee Goes to Washington: Senator George P. McLean, Birdman of the Senate

10,000 Birds

Schulman The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (MBTA) is the legislative implementation of the Migratory Bird Treaty negotiated with Great Britain, on behalf of Canada, in 1916 (subsequent treaties with Mexico, Japan, and Russia have been incorporated into the Act). A Connecticut Yankee Goes to Washington: Senator George P.

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Global Warming

Animal Ethics

This Washington Post column highlights the gravity of the situation [Also available here.]. Fortunately, we don't have to wait for our elected officials to implement federal legislation curbing greenhouse gas emissions to start reducing our own contributions to global warming. Take public transportation when possible.