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Prop 2 Passes in California

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As of 11 PM PST, Prop 2 was leading 62% to 38%. on Prop 2 campaign. Proposition 2 ends the practice of confining certain animals raised for food in crates and cages so small the animals can barely move. Prop 2 goes into effect in January of 2015, giving factory farms six years to shift to different housing systems.

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Prop 2 Opponents Accused of Laundering Money

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on Prop 2 - Californians for Humane Farms - has uncovered an election scam and is charging the measure’s opponents with laundering money in violation of state campaign finance laws. Tags: eggs california factory farm agribusiness. This news is from early September and is reported by Wayne Pacelle of the Humane Society.

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Veterinary Association Did Not Support Prop 2

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The American Veterinary Medical Association did NOT support Proposition 2. Tags: proposition 2 california farm animal welfare avma. Now they want to be involved in the rule-making. If you want to know why they opposed it, here's a link to their reasoning.

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Proposition 2 Poll

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on Prop 2 campaign reports a tidal wave of voter and donor support from Californians backing the effort to stop the cruel and inhumane treatment of animals on industrial factory farms. Tags: eggs california farm animal welfare factory farm chickens. As the quarterly campaign finance period closed today, the YES! Chief economist?

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Update on Proposition 2 in CA

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Throughout UEP’s annual meeting speakers cautioned that Prop 2’s passage would be a major blow to the industry. In July, the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)’s board of directors voted 9-4 to endorse Prop 2. Tags: california farm animal welfare factory farm us.

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The Other Side of the Egg Debate

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This short article reports that Vancouver, BC is considering a measure similar to Prop 2 in California, but there are concerns amongst advocates of the poor. Tags: proposition 2 eggs factory farm food chickens. Especially in these economic times.

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