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H.R.1549: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the ...

2011-04-13T01:00:00Z

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Antibiotic use in animal agriculture-Are We The Victims? | The ...

2011-01-02T19:00:00Z

Outside of a much-needed revolution in factory farming, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (HR 1549) lays out the best approach. It was introduced by Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (D–NY), the only microbiologist ...

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H. R. 1549 | Garden Activist

2011-01-01T19:00:00Z

[Translate] This blog is here to further food independence for individuals in every nation, whether first world, third world or in between. It advocates for sane food and land use laws, clean water beyond the reach of corporate (for ...

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LEG REG REVIEW 2010, 23rd Issue August 16 « GPAHU – Supporting ...

2010-12-28T19:00:00Z

... PIA, and insurance company trades to oppose making the National Flood Insurance Program one which also insures for wind damage, the US House of Representatives voted mostly along party lines for HR 1549 which would do that. ...

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Agricultural Legislation: Potential Trade Implications of ...

2010-12-19T19:00:00Z

In the 111th Congress, the leading bill was the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 (H.R. 1549; S. 619). Most U.S. livestock and poultry producers are opposed to such restrictions because of concerns about ...

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Guest Commentary: Advocating for Antibiotic Preservation

2010-12-14T19:00:00Z

Currently, there is a bill entitled “Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act” (PAMTA) (HR 1549/S. 619), which would require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to re-review the approvals it previously issued for animal ...

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OSTEOMYELITIS: MRSA and other antibiotic-resistant bacteria ...

2010-10-14T20:00:00Z

In 2009, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA)(HR 1549/SB 619) was introduced in the House of Representatives to help preserve the effectiveness of antimicrobials used to treat human conditions. ...

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Action Alerts from the National Anti-Vivisection Society ...

2010-10-06T20:00:00Z

The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009, H.R. 1549 and S. 619, would preserve the effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in the treatment of human and animal diseases by limiting their use by the ...

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Slaughter Says Military at Risk from Superbugs

2010-09-30T20:00:00Z

Supporting H.R. 1549, the Preservation of Antibiotics in Medical Treatment Act she has sponsored that will phase out the non-therapeutic use of antibiotics in livestock farming. In 2009, Slaughter introduced the legislation, ...

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Action Alerts from the National Anti-Vivisection Society

2010-09-29T20:00:00Z

The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009, HR 1549, would preserve the effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in the treatment of human and animal diseases by limiting their use by the livestock ...

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Ecotopia#105 Factory Farming of Animals

2010-09-26T20:00:00Z

We seem to have a patchwork of laws and regulations issued by various agencies (eg, HR 1549, Minor Species Act, FDA, CDC, the farm bill). Is there any hope for comprehensive or systematic reform of antibiotics regulation? ...

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PCC Sound Consumer | Your co-op, October 2010

2010-09-26T20:00:00Z

Joined a coalition supporting legislation (HR 1549 and S. 619) to restrict antibiotics as a feed-additive for livestock. Signed a joint letter to U.S. senators re: the Food Safety Modernization Act, S. 510, urging amendments to improve ...

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U.S. Pushing Drugged, Vaccinated, Chlorinated Chickens on the ...

2010-09-23T20:00:00Z

The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act ("PAMTA") (HR 1549, S 619) would ban giving antibiotics to healthy farm animals. [27] The Union of Concerned Scientists explains: "An estimated 70 percent of all antibiotics used ...

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U.S. Pushing Drugged, Vaccinated, Chlorinated Chickens on the ...

2010-09-23T20:00:00Z

The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (“PAMTA”) (HR 1549, S 619) would ban giving antibiotics to healthy farm animals. [27] The Union of Concerned Scientists explains: “An estimated 70 percent of all antibiotics used ...

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Humeurs de Jean Dornac: Les USA vendent au monde entier des ...

2010-09-20T20:00:00Z

Le Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (“PAMTA”) (la Loi de préservation des antibiotiques pour des traitements médicaux)(HR 1549, S 619) devrait interdire que soient donné des antibiotiques à des animaux de ferme en ...

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Die USA drängen der Welt betäubte, geimpfte und chlorinierte ...

2010-09-15T20:00:00Z

Das Gesetz zur Erhaltung der Antibiotika für die ärztliche Behandlung („PAMTA“ HR 1549, S 619) würde es verbieten, Antibiotika gesunden Tieren auf Bauernhöfen zu geben[xxviii]. „Geschätzte 70% aller in den USA benutzten Antibiotika ...

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Bait and Switch TV's Live Debates (Human Health Series) presents ...

2010-09-13T20:00:00Z

Dr. Mellon testified before the House Committee on Rules of the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act, H.R. 1549, in July of 2009, and is an outspoken advocate of food safety. She is the co-author of The Ecological Risks ...

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Aspecte privind amoralitatea Codex-ului Alimentarius (partea a patra)

2010-09-11T01:00:00Z

Pe 24 martie 2009, Reuters, referindu-se la proiectul de lege (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1549/show şi http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:HR1549: – aflat, din câte ştiu, încă în discuţie), cu referire la interzicerea ... -

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US pushing drugged, vaccinated, chlorinated chickens on the world «

2010-09-05T20:00:00Z

Activist Post: US pushing drugged, vaccinated, chlorinated ...

2010-09-05T20:00:00Z

US pushing drugged, vaccinated, chlorinated chickens on the world ...

2010-09-03T20:00:00Z

US pushing drugged, vaccinated, chlorinated chickens on the world ...

2010-09-02T20:00:00Z

A renewed effort is now gaining traction. The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (“PAMTA”) (HR 1549, S 619) would ban giving antibiotics to healthy farm animals. [27] The Union of Concerned Scientists explains: ...

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Commonweal News: ANTIBIOTICS (STILL) AT RISK

2010-08-31T20:00:00Z

The latest federal legislation introduced to stop the use of important human antibiotics in the feed and water of animals that are not sick is called PAMTA—the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (HR 1549/S.619). ...

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US pushing its drugged, vaccinated, chlorinated chickens on the ...

2010-08-31T20:00:00Z

The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA, HR 1549, S 619) would ban giving antibiotics to healthy farm animals, a practice that has led to drug resistance and superbugs. [26] The Union of Concerned Scientists ...

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Items from Around the Web 8/30/10

2010-08-29T20:00:00Z

Louise Slaughter should become law (the bill is the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act, HR 1549), and why it is troubling that the state's major farm group is one of the major impediments to its success." ...

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Antibiotic Resistance and 'Superbugs' . How Safe is Your Pet?

2010-08-18T20:00:00Z

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is opposed to broad antibiotic bans like those proposed in HR 1549 and S. 619, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA). Rather, the AVMA encourages “a ...

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Antibiotics in Animals and Legislation

2010-08-05T20:00:00Z

In March, 2009, the late Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA) and Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME) introduced to the Senate the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA), H.R. 1549/S 619 that would eliminate the use of ...

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SAOVA news: Livestock Antibiotic Ban Ahead?

2010-08-03T20:00:00Z

Read more on HR 1549 on the SAOVA federal legislation page. Mike Wilson Missouri Ruralist Published: Aug 4, 2010. A USDA official told a Congressional panel there is likely a link between agricultural antibiotic use and antibiotic ...

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Antibiotic use in animal production « Farm Together Now – The Book ...

2010-07-26T20:00:00Z

The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act H.R. 1549/S. 619 means to limit the use of antibiotics in food animals. The latest version of this bill was introduced last year by Rep. Louise Slaughter. ...

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John Robbins: Why Factory Farms Threaten Your Health | Prostate ...

2010-07-23T20:00:00Z

To participate in the campaign to pass H.R. 1549, click here. To learn more about choices we can make to create healthier and more sustainable ways of living, see John Robbins' critically acclaimed new book The New Good Life: Living ...

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US: Animal ag in crosshairs over antibiotic use, health group ...

2010-07-23T20:00:00Z

Earlier this year, the Preservation of Antibiotics for the Medical Treatment Act (HR 1549), which would require the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to re-review the approvals it previously issued for animal feed uses of the seven ...

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Why Factory Farms Threaten Your Health | John Robbins Official Site

2010-07-22T20:00:00Z

It is H.R. 1549, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act. Introduced by Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-N.Y.), it would prohibit several types of antibiotics from being used routinely in animal feed. ...

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Article By John Robbins: Why Factory Farms Threaten Your Health ...

2010-07-22T20:00:00Z

The article discusses pending legislation, H.R. 1549, that would require factory farms to reduce their overuse of antibiotics, and find ways to produce food that are safer for public health. Dr. Ali Khan, Deputy Director of the Centers ...

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Article By John Robbins: Why Factory Farms Threaten Your Health

2010-07-22T20:00:00Z

The numbers and types of drug-resistant bacteria are increasing, and are causing more illnesses and deaths. The article discusses pending legislation, HR 1549, that would require factory farms to reduce their overuse of [...]

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Article By John Robbins: Why Factory Farms Threaten Your Health ...

2010-07-22T20:00:00Z

John Robbins: Why Factory Farms Threaten Your Health « debt ...

2010-07-22T20:00:00Z

John Robbins: Why Factory Farms Threaten Your Health

2010-07-22T20:00:00Z

The farm lobby and the drug industry are fighting H.R. 1549, because they know that it would take away a critical support for large scale intensive confinement animal agriculture. They want to retain the right to continue the widespread ...

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Andrew Gunther: USDA Admits Link Between Antibiotic Use by Big Ag ...

2010-07-19T20:00:00Z

HR 1549, Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act, continues to languish in committee while a few elected officials spend the taxpayer's time and money to pretend the science they are calling for doesn't already exist in ...

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What the heck happened here?: Organic.

2010-07-19T20:00:00Z

Join me in support of PAMTA, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (S. 619/H.R. 1549) at www.protectantibiotics.org." There you go: food for thought. Posted by Elle at 20:14 ...

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USDA Admits Link Between Antibiotic Use by Big Ag and Human Health ...

2010-07-19T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1549, Preservation of. Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act, continues to languish in committee while a few elected officials spend the taxpayer's time and money to pretend the science they are calling for doesn't already exist ...

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Andrew Gunther: USDA Admits Link Between Antibiotic Use by Big Ag ...

2010-07-19T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1549, Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act, continues to languish in committee while a few elected officials spend the taxpayer's time and money to pretend the science they are calling for doesn't already exist in ...

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At Last! USDA No Longer Missing the Link Between Antibiotic Use by ...

2010-07-18T20:00:00Z

CBS Airs Follow-up Report on Antibiotic Use and Congressional ...

2010-07-16T20:00:00Z

As reported previously in the LivableFutureBlog, a bill to limit the use of antibiotics–H.R. 1549, Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act–is awaiting committee action. ...

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Dose to Dinner Plate - Public News Service

2010-07-14T20:00:00Z

... different strain than what's been found in pigs." The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held the hearing. The bill mentioned is the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA), H.R. 1549, S. 619. ...

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Feds, even USDA, say use of antibiotics in animals leads to drug ...

2010-07-14T20:00:00Z

NY, has a bill (HR 1549) to do that, but administrative regulation seems more likely. "Even the Agriculture Department, which livestock producers have traditionally relied on to advocate for their interests, backed the idea of a link ...

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Docs and medical staff ask congress for curbs on animal antibiotic ...

2010-07-14T20:00:00Z

Earlier this year, Congress introduced the Preservation of Antibiotics for the Medical Treatment Act (HR 1549), which would require the FDA to re-review the approvals it previously issued for animal feed uses of the seven classes of ...

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Congress Considers the Beef about Animal Antibiotics - Public News ...

2010-07-14T20:00:00Z

And the organic standards are rigorously enforced, so consumers can be assured that they're getting what they're paying for." The bill, "Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act," is HR 1549 amd S 619. ...

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Physicians, Nurses, Clinicians, Hospitals Ask Congress to Enact ...

2010-07-14T20:00:00Z

Congress Should Pass Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical ...

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

Levy, president of the Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics (APUA), today urged Congress to approve the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA, HR 1549, S. 619). Read More… ...

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Pew urges Congress to end overuse of antibiotics in food animal ...

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

Lawmakers should swiftly enact the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA, HR 1549, S. 619), a bill that would phase out the routine use of medically important antibiotics in healthy food animals unless ...

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Pew Pushes Congress To End Overuse Of Antibiotics

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

Lawmakers should swiftly enact the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA, H.R. 1549, S. 619), a bill that would phase out the routine use of medically important antibiotics in healthy food animals unless ...

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Congress Should Pass Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical ...

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

... antibiotic resistance,” Stuart B. Levy, president of the Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics (APUA), today urged Congress to approve the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA, H.R. 1549, S. 619). ...

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Congress Should Pass Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical ...

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

Pew Pushes Congress to End Overuse of Antibiotics

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

Is the FDA Guidance on Farm Animal Antibiotics Meaningful or ...

2010-07-07T20:00:00Z

Louise Slaughter's (D-NY28) bill, H.R. 1549, Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act, continues to languish in committee, the FDA is currently our best hope. As Rep. Slaughter said her statement, released on June 28, ...

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Welcome to the Alliance for Natural Health - USA

2010-07-05T20:00:00Z

Slowing Antibiotic Resistance | Latest News | Chemical ...

2010-07-04T20:00:00Z

Y.), who has introduced legislation (H.R. 1549) that would phase out nontherapeutic uses of some antibiotics in food-producing animals, stressed that FDA has “not gone far enough or moved fast enough.” Likewise, Laura Rogers, project ...

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FDA issues Draft Guidance on 'judicious use' of antibiotics in ...

2010-06-29T20:00:00Z

This year, I introduced legislation, HR 1549, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act, which would take additional steps to protect seven medically-critical classes of antibiotics for human usage against MRSA and other ...

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H.R.5566: Animal Crush Video Prohibition Act of 2010 - U.S. ...

2010-06-19T20:00:00Z

Bills, People, Issues. S.3480 Protecting Cyberspace... 2 · H.R.5422 To authorize the Secr... 2 · H.R.1264 Multiple Peril Insura... 1 · H.R.17 Citizens' Self-Defens... 1 · H.R.1549 Preservation of Antib. ...

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Silly Calendar | Externs On the Hill

2010-06-09T20:00:00Z

There are a couple of bills out there now that could really restrict antibiotic usage as we know it in veterinary medicine, namely the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (S.619/H.R. 1549) and Strategies to Address ...

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Lots to learn - Engage warp speed!

2010-06-08T20:00:00Z

1709/HR3519), Tax Exemption for the Veterinary Loan Repayment Program and opposition to the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (S.619/HR1549). My first reaction to advocating on the hill was an amazement of how young ...

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News break: House hearing Wednesday on the antibiotic pipeline ...

2010-06-07T20:00:00Z

Smart Culture Kitchen: Congress Still Waiting on PAMTA

2010-06-03T20:00:00Z

If you would like to voice your own opinion, write or call your representatives in Congress and tell them your feelings on H.R. 1549/S. 619. Posted by M.Bulger. Labels: antibiotics, drug-resistant, PAMTA ...

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Interview with Helene York

2010-05-27T20:00:00Z

HY: Our CEO testified before Congress in support of this bill: Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (HR 1549/S. 619).http://www.ucsusa.org/food_and_agriculture/solutions/wise_antibiotics/pamta.html ...

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S7949 - NY Senate Open Legislation - Relates to the non ...

2010-05-24T20:00:00Z

European Union regulation 1831/2003/EC bans antibiotics in livestock outright, while a federal bill, the "Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act," (HR 1549) exemplifies the momentum behind this movement in the United ...

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Our futile fight against deadly bacteria | 89.3 KPCC

2010-05-19T20:00:00Z

The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA, H.R. 1549/S.619), introduced by Rep. Louise Slaughter and the Sen. Ted Kennedy, would address this crisis by banning the non-therapeutic use of vital human antibiotics in ...

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On the Hill

2010-05-17T20:00:00Z

HR 1549: Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act The AVMA is in active pursuit of defeat of this legislation. This act would ban “non-therapeutic” use of many antibiotic classes with animals used in the food industry. ...

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fsoqzo - Surfacing. (Whew.) And some great reaction.

2010-05-16T20:00:00Z

This yr, I presented statute law, HR 1549, the Saving of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act, which would take additional stairses to protect heptad medically-critical categories of antibiotic drugs for human utilization against MRSA ...

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From the Hill | Current In Pork

2010-05-05T20:00:00Z

The premise of the Preservation of Antibiotics in Medical Treatment Act (H.R. 1549 and S. 619) is that controls on animal antibiotics are too lax. But that, too, is wrong. Controls on animal antibiotics are tougher than those for human ...

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Antibiotics on the Farm

2010-05-03T20:00:00Z

... to Address Antimicrobial Resistance (STAAR) Act (HR 2400) to strengthen efforts for antibiotic surveillance, research, prevention, and control; and The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA) (HR 1549/S.619). ...

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NM Urban Homesteader: News to Ponder May 2, 2010

2010-05-01T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1549 would ban from use, in livestock and poultry, animal health products that are used to prevent and control diseases. Farmers only would be allowed to use animal health products that treat diseases. The bill also would require ...

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Action Alerts from the National Anti-Vivisection Society

2010-04-28T20:00:00Z

The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act, HR 1549 and S. 619, would end the practice of feeding antibiotics to healthy chickens, pigs and cattle to encourage rapid growth and protect against epidemic disease from ...

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Jolley: Five Minutes With Dr. Michael Apley & The Anti-Antibiotics ...

2010-04-21T20:00:00Z

Apley and some folks from NCBA sat down with Slaughter and Congressman Leonard Boswell (D-IA) to discuss the potential damage to our industry that would be caused by HR 1549, Rep. Slaughter's bill to ban the use of antibiotics in ...

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The Back Forty » Feedlots, MRSA, and H.R. 1549

2010-04-20T20:00:00Z

The second: Put some telephone muscle behind H.R. 1549 and its senate companion S. 619. Originated in the House by Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY28) and in the Senate by the late Sen. Ted Kennedy, both were filed March 17, 2009 and sent to ...

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The Defense of the Indefensible | Animal Welfare Approved

2010-04-19T20:00:00Z

I just wrote my local Congressman and implored him to vote in support of H.R. 1549: Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009. Comment by Lisa Urquhart — April 21, 2010 # ...

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H. R. 1549 | City Roots

2010-04-17T20:00:00Z

H. R. 1549. If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting, hurry back! The non-selective use of antibiotics has long been a major issue in agribusiness. If you'll read the text of this bill, ...

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In the news

2010-04-14T20:00:00Z

has introduced HR 1549: Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009. This would limit the excessive use of antibiotics in farm livestock. The bill was S.619, sponsored by the late Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass. ...

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How do I take prescription antibiotics

2010-04-13T20:00:00Z

Louise Slaughter (D, NY) introduced legislation known as the “Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment” (PAMTA) Act, HR 1549. Hamburg mentioned that legislation during the hearing last week, but said, “the Administration has no ...

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The United States Agricultural & Food Law and Policy Blog: Tainted ...

2010-04-12T20:00:00Z

Slaughter's bill is H.R. 1549 and currently has 106 cosponsors. A companion bill, S. 619, has been introduced in the Senate. We shall see if this new Inspector General reports gives Slaughter the momentum she needs to get her ...

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Superbug: Surfacing. (Whew.) And some great reaction.

2010-04-05T20:00:00Z

Weekly News - 04/06/2010

2010-04-05T20:00:00Z

The AVMA is strongly opposed to HR 1549 and S. 619, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA). The AVMA's scientific experts have twice testified before Congress that broad-based antibiotic bans, such as PAMTA, ...

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Superbug: Surfacing. (Whew.) And some great reaction.

2010-04-05T20:00:00Z

MPNblog.com | Missouri Political News: Skelton Weekly Column ...

2010-04-05T20:00:00Z

The animal antibiotics bill, H.R. 1549, would amend federal law to restrict the use of FDA approved antibiotics in farm animals. This bill would tie the hands of farmers and veterinarians by limiting their ability to make the best ...

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Boswell, who also has concerns about HR 1549

2010-04-01T20:00:00Z

Boswell, who also has concerns about HR 1549, was part of a recent congressional-delegation trip to Denmark to examine how an antibiotics ban affected that nation's swine population. “In Denmark, we heard from farmers who saw increased ...

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NCBA urges Congress to look at science of antibiotics « Wtdealo4's ...

2010-04-01T20:00:00Z

Leonard Boswell, D-Iowa, to discuss H.R. 1549, Slaughter's bill to ban the use of antibiotics in livestock. “I'm encouraged by her (Slaughter's) willingness to sit down for an open discussion and that she has extended an offer for us to ...

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The Horse | AVMA Briefs Congress on Antibiotic Use

2010-03-30T20:00:00Z

The AVMA is strongly opposed to HR 1549 and S 619, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA). The AVMA's scientific experts have twice testified before Congress that broad-based antibiotic bans, such as PAMTA, ...

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AVMA Briefs Congress on Importance of Antibiotics

2010-03-29T20:00:00Z

AVMA continues arguments for antibiotics before Congress - DVM

2010-03-28T20:00:00Z

The AVMA says it is strongly opposed to H.R. 1549 and S. 619, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment ACT (PAMTA). AVMA scientific experts have twice testified before Congress that broad antibiotic bans like PAMTA would ...

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AVMA continues arguments for antibiotics before Congress - DVM

2010-03-28T20:00:00Z

AVMA continues arguments for antibiotics before Congress - DVM

2010-03-28T20:00:00Z

AVMA continues arguments for antibiotics before Congress - DVM

2010-03-28T20:00:00Z

AVMA continues arguments for antibiotics before Congress - DVM

2010-03-28T20:00:00Z

AVMA continues arguments for antibiotics before Congress - DVM

2010-03-28T20:00:00Z

AVMA continues arguments for antibiotics before Congress - DVM

2010-03-28T20:00:00Z

AVMA continues arguments for antibiotics before Congress - DVM

2010-03-28T20:00:00Z

AVMA continues arguments for antibiotics before Congress - DVM

2010-03-28T20:00:00Z

AVMA Briefs Congress on Importance of Antibiotics

2010-03-28T20:00:00Z

The AVMA is strongly opposed to H.R. 1549 and S. 619, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA). The AVMA's scientific experts have twice testified before Congress that broad-based antibiotic bans, such as PAMTA, ...

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AVMA Briefs Congress On Importance Of Antibiotics

2010-03-28T20:00:00Z

National Food News | Northern Virginia Magazine

2010-03-24T20:00:00Z

The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (HR 1549) and its companion bill in the Senate (S. 619) would prevent veterinarians and producers from using antibiotics in the absence of any clinical sign of disease or for ...

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NCBA urges Congress to look at science behind antibiotics - Agriscribe

2010-03-20T20:00:00Z

Boswell, who also has concerns about H.R. 1549, was part of a recent congressional-delegation trip to Denmark to examine how an antibiotics ban affected that nation's swine population. ...

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition » Archive » Antibiotic ...

2010-03-16T20:00:00Z

Livestock Antibiotic Limiting Legislation - NBA FOODAdvocate ...

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

In July of 2009, the United States House of Representatives held committee hearings on Bill HR 1549, known as the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009. This legislation would attempt to halt the creation of ...

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Livestock Antibiotic Limiting Legislation - NBA FOODAdvocate

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

In July of 2009, the United States House of Representatives held committee hearings on Bill H.R. 1549, known as the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009. This legislation would attempt to halt the creation of ...

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H.R.4733: Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act - U.S. Congress ...

2010-02-28T19:00:00Z

Supporting Bill, Supporting Senator, Supporting Representative. H.R.1549 Preservation of Antib... 4 · H.R.3501 Humanity and Pets Par... 4 · S.462 Captive Primate Safet... 3 · H.R.1207 Federal Reserve Trans. ...

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More on deadly infections - Citizen Cartwright

2010-02-28T19:00:00Z

Rep. Louise Slaughter, D-N.Y., has introduced a bill (HR 1549) to phase out antibiotic use in healthy animals. A related Senate bill (S 619) was introduced by Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass. Posted at 06:33 AM in Health | Permalink ...

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Stop Antibiotic Abuse on Factory Farms - The Petition Site

2010-02-23T19:00:00Z

I am writing to urge you to cosponsor the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (H.R. 1549, S. 619). It is estimated that 70 percent of antibiotics used in the United States each year are used in CAFOs (confined animal ...

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Stop Antibiotic Abuse on Factory Farms - The Petition Site

2010-02-23T19:00:00Z

Stop Antibiotic Abuse on Factory Farms - The Petition Site

2010-02-23T19:00:00Z

Iowa Farmer Today

2010-02-23T19:00:00Z

New study shows factory farms breed mutated superbugs with ...

2010-02-22T19:00:00Z

The Pew Charitable Trust is spearheading a campaign to pass the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA H.R. 1549/S. 619), which would withdraw the use of seven classes of antibiotics vitally important to human ...

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Iowa Farmer Today

2010-02-21T19:00:00Z

Physician Endorsements Needed: Preserve Antibiotics for Medical Use

2010-02-18T19:00:00Z

619, HR 1549) was reintroduced and is currently endorsed by numerous medical and public health organizations including the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Nurses Association. ...

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SwineCast update for February 18, 2010, Answering Your Neighbors ...

2010-02-17T19:00:00Z

Keep an eye towards Washington as HR 1549 (Slaughter bill to require re-registration of antibiotics) remains a concern for our industry. Conversations with NPPC's Dr Jen Greiner lays out the reasons we must stay on our toes. ...

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Today's Science Policy News for February, 18th 2010

2010-02-17T19:00:00Z

... Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) representatives to address the issue. They met with Rep. Louise Slaughter, DN.Y., and Rep. Leonard Boswell, D-Iowa, to discuss HR 1549, Slaughter's bill to ban the use of antibiotics in livestock. ...

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SwineCast update for February 18, 2010, Answering Your Neighbors ...

2010-02-17T19:00:00Z

NCBA urges Congress to look at science of antibiotics ...

2010-02-17T19:00:00Z

Iowa Farmer Today

2010-02-16T19:00:00Z

Iowa Farmer Today

2010-02-14T19:00:00Z

NCBA urges Congress to examine the science in the discussion of ...

2010-02-14T19:00:00Z

... staff about the use of antibiotics in the beef industry. Dr. Apley and NCBA met with Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY) and Rep. Leonard Boswell (D-IA) to discuss HR 1549, Slaughter's bill to ban the use of some antibiotics in livestock. ...

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Straight From the Horse's Mouth

2010-02-13T19:00:00Z

619/HR 1549)” on the fast track. There are several entities that are really pushing this, and to no surprise to me is that Wayne Pacelle, CEO of HSUS is a big part of it, as is ARI (Animal Rights International) whose founder was Henry ...

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Food Buzz: Antibiotics, Pasture and Childhood Obesity

2010-02-12T19:00:00Z

Bill HR 1549, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA), would require the Food and Drug Administration to re-review the current animal feed uses of the seven classes of antibiotics that are important to human ...

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Antibiotic Use in Agriculture Receives Greater Scrutiny

2010-02-11T19:00:00Z

In light of this pressing issue, the Pamlico-Tar River Foundation has endorsed the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA, HR 1549/S.619), currently being considered in the US House of Representatives and the ...

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Follow-up on Antibiotics: Capitol Hill

2010-02-11T19:00:00Z

Boswell, who also has concerns about HR 1549, was part of a recent congressional delegation trip to Denmark to examine the impacts that their antibiotics ban had on the country's swine population. “In Denmark, we heard from farmers who ...

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Wayne Pacelle: CBS Investigates Threat of Animal Ag's Antibiotic Abuse

2010-02-10T19:00:00Z

In Congress, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (S. 619/H.R. 1549) has been introduced to put an end to the dangerous non-therapeutic use of important antibiotics in the feed and water of farm animals, ...

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The Food Industry Response to the CBS Antibiotic Story

2010-02-10T19:00:00Z

They are also working to kill the HR 1549/S. 619 bills being introduced to Congress, which would require the FDA to deny any new animal antibiotic drugs unless there was evidence the drugs will not contribute to antimicrobial resistance ...

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CBS Investigates Threat of Animal Ag's Antibiotic Abuse

2010-02-10T19:00:00Z

619/HR 1549) has been introduced to put an end to the dangerous non-therapeutic use of important antibiotics in the feed and water of farm animals, but it is facing stiff resistance from agribusiness, the pharmaceutical lobby, ...

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Iowa Farmer Today

2010-02-09T19:00:00Z

Epicurean Ideal: Pork Board reacts to antibiotic resistance story

2010-02-09T19:00:00Z

For years I have been following the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act or PAMTA legislation (H.R. 1549/S. 619) which has been introduced numerous times in various forms and is now stronger than ever. ...

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Very Cool Staphylococcus aureus Interactive Surveillance Site ...

2010-02-08T19:00:00Z

"You need to contact your lawmakers and urge them not to support H.R. 1549/S. 619," the National Pork Producers Council told its members, according to Meatingplace last week. "Reiterate to them that there's no proof that antibiotic use .

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Animal Rights: Katie Couric Flipping the Bird (to Corporate Pork ...

2010-02-08T19:00:00Z

FarmPolicy.com » Blog Archives » Budget Issues; Ag Economy ...

2010-02-07T19:00:00Z

Dr. Apley and NCBA met with Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (D-NY) and Congressman Leonard Boswell (D-IA) to discuss H.R. 1549, Rep. Slaughter's bill to ban the use of antibiotics in livestock. “'We appreciate Congresswoman Slaughter ...

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NCBA Urges Congress To Examine The Science In The Discussion Of ...

2010-02-04T19:00:00Z

Dr. Apley and NCBA met with Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (D-NY) and Congressman Leonard Boswell (D-IA) to discuss HR 1549, Rep. Slaughter's bill to ban the use of antibiotics in livestock. Full Story.

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Food Safety News - Iowa State University Extension

2010-02-04T19:00:00Z

"You need to contact your lawmakers and urge them not to support H.R. 1549/S. 619," the National Pork Producers Council told its members. "Reiterate to them that there's no proof that antibiotic use on farms significantly increases ...

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02-04-10 NCBA Urges Congress to Examine the Science in the ...

2010-02-03T19:00:00Z

Dr. Apley and NCBA met with Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (D-NY) and Congressman Leonard Boswell (D-IA) to discuss H.R. 1549, Rep. Slaughter's bill to ban the use of antibiotics in livestock. “We appreciate Congresswoman Slaughter ...

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Ag NewsWire for February 1, 2010 - Midwest AGNet - Your Source for ...

2010-02-02T19:00:00Z

King said proponents of H.R. 1549, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009, "would lead one to believe that we can save money and reduce resistance in humans by banning uses of antibiotics in animals. ...

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Advocates for Agriculture: Farmers Know Best

2010-02-01T19:00:00Z

The briefing also was held to support H.R. 1549, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009, introduced by Rep. Louise Slaughter on March 17, 2009. Rep. Slaughter's bill would prevent farmers from introducing ...

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70 Percent of antibiotics used on animals slaughtered for food

2010-01-29T19:00:00Z

Slaughter has introduced a bill, HR 1549, that would ban non-medical use of the most effective human antibiotics. “The bill preserves the seven most effective classes of antibiotics for human use only,” she said. ...

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Farm Bureau | Latest News | FBACT Newswatch -- State of the Union ...

2010-01-27T19:00:00Z

King said proponents of H.R. 1549, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009, “would lead one to believe that we can save money and reduce resistance in humans by banning uses of antibiotics in animals. ...

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World Food Watch: 70 Percent of antibiotics used on animals ...

2010-01-27T19:00:00Z

Slaughter has introduced a bill, H.R. 1549, that would ban non-medical use of the most effective human antibiotics. "The bill preserves the seven most effective classes of antibiotics for human use only," she said. ...

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Jan. 26 - 70 Percent of antibiotics used on animals slaughtered ...

2010-01-27T19:00:00Z

Slaughter has introduced a bill, HR 1549, that would ban non-medical use of the most effective human antibiotics. "The bill preserves the seven most effective classes of antibiotics for human use only," she said. ...

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Farm Bureau | Latest News | FBACT Newswatch -- State of the Union ...

2010-01-27T19:00:00Z

USA – Forgive them Lord for they know no what they talk about ...

2010-01-26T19:00:00Z

The “Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment” Act (PAMTA) of 2009, H.R. 1549 and its companion bill S. 619, would restrict the types of antibiotics used with animals intended for the food chain to those that demonstrate no ...

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Farmers, not bureaucrats, know best (Rep. Steve King) - The Hill's ...

2010-01-25T19:00:00Z

70% of Antibiotics Used on "Food" Animals

2010-01-25T19:00:00Z

NARN Blog » Blog Archive » Action Alerts

2010-01-25T19:00:00Z

The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act, H.R. 1549 and S. 619 would end the practice of feeding antibiotics to healthy chickens, pigs and cattle to encourage rapid growth and protect against epidemic disease from ...

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blendz's politik spot: 70 percent of antibiotics used on animals ...

2010-01-25T19:00:00Z

Baltimore Food Makers potluck « dave love's blog

2010-01-22T19:00:00Z

... to remove antibiotics from food animals, H.R.1549 on OpenCongress: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1549/show 1 week ago; my recent post on fish and health :: Livable Future blog (@livablefuture) http://tiny.cc/vegkl 1 week ago ...

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Guest Health Blogger: Lloyd Conover, Ph.D « dave love's blog

2010-01-21T19:00:00Z

Truffle hunting dogs article by Laura McCandlish in The Oregonian http://www.oregonlive.com/foodday/index.ssf/2010/01/truffle_hunter.html 2 days ago; Check out bill to remove antibiotics from food animals, H.R.1549 on OpenCongress: ...

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Retro-futura vs hipster prank « dave love's blog

2010-01-19T19:00:00Z

Truffle hunting dogs article by Laura McCandlish « dave love's blog

2010-01-18T19:00:00Z

Until last year, Gusto, a 6-year-old search-and-rescue black Labrador retriever, didn't know a sumptuous truffle from a poisonous puffball mushroom. While she had sniffed out crime scenes and searched for cadavers since she was a puppy, ...

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all rounder bike « dave love's blog

2010-01-18T19:00:00Z

History. A gallery of historic and (re)new(ed) all 'round bikes. Rationale. Where are all the down-to-earth, un-branded, handmade bikes to fill the widening gap between inexpensive mass-produced name-brand bikes and very expensive ...

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Actions | Animal Rights

2010-01-13T19:00:00Z

The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act, PAMTA, HR 1549 and SR 619, would prohibit the non-therapeutic feeding of medically important antibiotics to livestock, but would not restrict the use of antibiotics to treat ...

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Actions | Animal Rights

2010-01-13T19:00:00Z

Online Petition Launched to Support Antibiotics Preservation ...

2010-01-12T19:00:00Z

This bipartisan legislation, introduced in the House (HR 1549) and the Senate (S. 619), is intended to help curb the growing problem of antibiotic resistance. PAMTA has been endorsed by numerous medical and public health organizations ...

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Antibiotics Act Stalls | The Healthy Vegetarian News

2010-01-10T19:00:00Z

The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act, H.R. 1549/S. 619 is stalled. Why? Because of special interests lobbying, certainly. This act, originally proposed by Senator Slaughter, would have restricted the FDA and USDA ...

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Create Consumer Demand for Local, Organic Foods « dave love's blog

2010-01-07T19:00:00Z

... http://www.oregonlive.com/foodday/index.ssf/2010/01/truffle_hunter.html 1 week ago; Check out bill to remove antibiotics from food animals, H.R.1549 on OpenCongress: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1549/show 1 week ago ...

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Health Care Sector Supports Curb on Use of Human Antibiotics in ...

2010-01-07T19:00:00Z

This bipartisan legislation, introduced in the House (HR 1549) and the Senate (S. 619), is intended to help curb the growing problem of antibiotic resistance, which costs society tens of billions of dollars annually. ...

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Actions Needed for Current Federal Animal Legislation ! TAKE ...

2010-01-07T19:00:00Z

•The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act, H.R. 1549 and S. 619 would end the practice of feeding antibiotics to healthy chickens, pigs and cattle to encourage rapid growth and protect against epidemic disease from ...

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Healthcare Sector Supports Curb on Use of Human Antibiotics in ...

2010-01-06T19:00:00Z

Action Alerts from the National Anti-Vivisection Society

2010-01-06T19:00:00Z

The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act, HR 1549 and S. 619 would end the practice of feeding antibiotics to healthy chickens, pigs and cattle to encourage rapid growth and protect against epidemic disease from ...

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Stop the systematic abuse of antibiotics by factory farms

2010-01-03T19:00:00Z

It's called the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (H.R. 1549/S. 619), and, if enacted, it would essentially curtail the frivolous, preemptive use of antibiotics by factory farms. Here's some background for the Union ...

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The United States Agricultural & Food Law and Policy Blog: Animal ...

2009-12-28T19:00:00Z

Louise Slaughter (NY) has introduced legislation, H.R. 1549, which is called the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009. The bill currently has 100 cosponsors. The legislation would amend the Federal Food, Drug, ...

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Conserve What We Love: My Beef With Beef

2009-12-27T19:00:00Z

On March 17, 2009, Congresswoman Louise Slaughter of New York introduced to Congress a bill titled the "Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act. H.R. 1549" The bill would prevent the administration of antibiotics to ...

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Bill to Limit Antibiotics in Livestock Gains Support

2009-12-26T19:00:00Z

This brings it up to a total of 15 co-sponsors in the Senate (and 100 co-sponsors in the House version, HR 1549). That's still not enough to pass it in either body, but it's nice to see some movement on such an important bill. ...

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Lawmakers Seek to Ban Common Antibiotics «

2009-12-22T19:00:00Z

Y.), H.R. 1549, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA), alleges human antimicrobial resistance is, in part, caused by non-therapeutic antibiotic use in livestock. PAMTA seeks to withdraw FDA approval of these ...

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H.R.2480: Truth in Fur Labeling Act of 2010 - U.S. Congress ...

2009-12-15T19:00:00Z

Bills, People. H.R.1913 Local Law Enforcement... 1 · H.R.1796 Carbon Monoxide Poiso... 1 · H.R.1326 Great Ape Protection ... 1 · H.R.1018 Restore Our American ... 1 · H.R.1549 Preservation of Antib. ...

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How about Fac of Ag coming out and saying: we absolutely MUST move ...

2009-12-11T19:00:00Z

In the House of Representatives, Representative Slaughter is sponsoring the legislation, HR 1549. The late Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA) and Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME) are sponsoring the Senate companion bill, S. 619. yasmin lawyers.

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Call Your Representative Today in Support!

2009-12-11T19:00:00Z

House Considers Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (HR 1549)” [u]nless we act now, we will unwittingly be permitting animals to serve as incubators for resistant bacteria.” Clipped from capwiz.com ...

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Hill Download: A Recap of CLF's Briefing

2009-12-07T19:00:00Z

Slaughter, sponsor of the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act /H.R. 1549/S.619, also known as PAMTA, made remarks about the bill and the Pew report's findings during today's discussion. “Every year, two million ...

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition » Archive » Weekly ...

2009-12-06T19:00:00Z

Congresswoman Louise Slaughter gave the opening remarks, and asked for support on her legislation H.R. 1549, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act. The legislation proposes the phase-out of antibiotics given to ...

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Hill Download: A Recap of Today's Briefing | Center for a Livable ...

2009-12-01T19:00:00Z

E-Commons - HCWH asks: please sign on to protect antibiotics petition

2009-11-30T19:00:00Z

Join your colleagues in support of PAMTA, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (S. 619/H.R. 1549). Please go to the website www.protectantibiotics.org and sign the petition. Let your legislator know you want to ...

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E-Commons - HCWH asks: please sign on to protect antibiotics petition

2009-11-30T19:00:00Z

Consumer Reports on Safety: Report: Bacteria in chicken too high

2009-11-29T19:00:00Z

The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA) H.R. 1549/S. 619 will limit the use of seven critical classes of antibiotics in food animal production to only treating sick animals (not exactly a radical concept). ...

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Urging American Congress to pass the Preservation of Antibiotics ...

2009-11-27T19:00:00Z

Please pass the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (H.R. 1549) and help end the overuse of medically important antibiotics in feed for farm animals that aren't sick. Sincerely,. Satbir Bedi". Bookmark and Share ...

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Pecan Pie & Politics

2009-11-15T19:00:00Z

This topic is relevant because S.619/HR 1549 Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 is being considered by committees of Congress. It bans the “nontherapeutic” use of “critically important antimicrobial drugs” in ...

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GE E-Care Services Blog » Blog Archive » Preservation of Antibiotics

2009-11-15T19:00:00Z

WASHINGTON - The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medi-cal Treatment Act (PAMTA, S. 619/H.R. 1549) was reintroduced in the Senate and House. Its purpose is to preserve the effectiveness of medically- important antibiotics used in the ...

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– Take action to end the use of nontherapeutic antibiotics in ...

2009-11-15T19:00:00Z

This year, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 (PAMTA) (S. 619, H.R. 1549) was reintroduced and is currently endorsed by numerous medical and public health organizations including the American Medical ...

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Pecan Pie & Politics

2009-11-15T19:00:00Z

The struggle against antibiotic resistance is a war we may never win

2009-11-10T19:00:00Z

The bill is HR 1549 in the house and S 619 in the senate. The famr bureau is against this. posted 1 week ago. Sam Montana Site Editor - 157 Factoids | + 979 votes. You wrote this "In 2008, flu epidemic in USA 64% children who died were ...

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Health Care Reform - Free-Market Alternatives: $200 Million to buy ...

2009-11-07T19:00:00Z

There hasn't even been a vote on HR 1549 yet. And Louise Slaughter has been the foremost champion on that bill for YEARS (long before the health care bill came up). HR 1549 is languishing in committee because the pork, beef, ...

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Rep. Louise Slaughter: Reforming Our Food Production Can Start ...

2009-11-02T19:00:00Z

In March, I introduced HR 1549, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA), which currently has seventy-three cosponsors. This bill would ensure that we preserve the effectiveness of antibiotics for the treatment ...

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USA: Limit Use of Non-Therapeutic Antibiotics in Food Animal ...

2009-11-02T19:00:00Z

Championed for over 10 years by the late Senator Edward Kennedy, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA), HR 1549/S. 619, is a federal bill that would phase out the common practice of constantly feeding ...

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Antibiotics Increase Food Safety

2009-11-01T19:00:00Z

That's why Farm Bureau opposes HR 1549 and S 619, the legislation currently before Congress that would restrict the use of antibiotics. Rather than protecting the efficacy of antibiotics and the safety of our food, the legislation: ...

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Fw: [BITES-L] bites Nov. 1/09

2009-10-31T20:00:00Z

US: Restrictions could make food less safe | bites

2009-10-31T20:00:00Z

Food: My gatherings: Digest 9/24/09

2009-10-22T20:00:00Z

In March, she also introduced H.R.1549: a bill that would reduce the use of antibiotics in livestock. The federal efforts to track antibiotic use have not been precise, not taking into account types and amounts of antibiotics used in ...

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Road trip (3) « dave love's blog

2009-10-11T20:00:00Z

Truffle hunting dogs article by Laura McCandlish in The Oregonian http://www.oregonlive.com/foodday/index.ssf/2010/01/truffle_hunter.html 23 hours ago; Check out bill to remove antibiotics from food animals, H.R.1549 on OpenCongress: ...

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Weekly Update – September 28, 2009

2009-09-28T20:00:00Z

Slaughter introduced the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (HR 1549). which would prevent the use of medically important antibiotics for subtherapeutic treatment of livestock and poultry. ...

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All You Can (Dare To) Eat

2009-09-27T20:00:00Z

Rochester and Niagara Falls, and she is the primary sponsor of H.R. 1549, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 (PAMTA). Slaughter is herself a former microbiologist with a Master's Degree in Public Health, ...

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Groups Flock To Bill That Could Alter Antibiotic Use On Livestock ...

2009-09-22T20:00:00Z

This spring, the United States House of Representatives introduced the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA) (H.R. 1549) with an echoing bill (S. 619) in the Senate. For the Pew Charitable Trusts, the legislation ...

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Call for Data on Antibiotic Use in Animals

2009-09-22T20:00:00Z

As you may know, I introduced H.R. 1549, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act to address these critical issues and the Committee received an original jurisdiction referral. "The rapid increase in antibiotic ...

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Groups Flock To Bill That Could Alter Antibiotic Use On Livestock

2009-09-22T20:00:00Z

This spring, the United States House of Representatives introduced the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA) (HR 1549) with an echoing bill (S. 619) in the Senate.

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Rep. Slaughter Asks GAO For More Detailed Look into Livestock ...

2009-09-22T20:00:00Z

Slaughter is the author of H.R. 1549, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act. The bill seeks to end non-therapeutic and improper use of antibiotics that are frequently used in treatments of infections of humans. ...

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NEW YORK: Slaughter seeks new study on animal antibiotics | bites

2009-09-20T20:00:00Z

Slaughter, who chairs the powerful House Rules Committee, is the author of H.R. 1549, the "PAMTA" bill (Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act. The bill seeks to end non-therapeutic, animal use of seven antibiotics that ...

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Don't use antibiotics for prevention -- just treatment - The ...

2009-09-20T20:00:00Z

Her answer is H.R. 1549: the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009. The legislation's approach is very simple, Slaughter says: "The bill preserves the seven most effective classes of antibiotics for human use ...

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DawnWatch.com

2009-09-16T20:00:00Z

Y.) has introduced H.R. 1549: the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009. Slaughter says: "The bill preserves the seven most effective classes of antibiotics for human use only. They can be used to treat sick ...

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DawnWatch.com

2009-09-16T20:00:00Z

The tsunami of antibiotics in the US

2009-09-16T20:00:00Z

Her answer is HR 1549: the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009. The legislation's approach is very simple, Slaughter says: "The bill preserves the seven most effective classes of antibiotics for human use only. ...

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Do Antibiotics in Foods Cause Increased Infections? | Drugs ...

2009-09-16T20:00:00Z

In the state of New York, Democratic Representative Louise Slaughter has introduced a federal bill called HR 1549 a ' Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical.

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Do Antibiotics in Foods Cause Increased Infections?, Food Safety ...

2009-09-15T20:00:00Z

In the state of New York, Democratic Representative Louise Slaughter has introduced a federal bill called HR 1549 â€“ Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009. More here: Do Antibiotics in Foods Cause Increased ...

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US: Just say no to antibacterial burgers | bites

2009-09-15T20:00:00Z

Do Antibiotics in Foods Cause Increased Infections?, Food Safety

2009-09-15T20:00:00Z

H.R.3564: Children's Act for Responsible Employment of 2009 - U.S. ...

2009-09-13T20:00:00Z

Bills, People. H.R.182 To provide discretion... 1 · H.R.1024 Uniting American Fami... 1 · H.R.265 Drug Sentencing Refor... 1 · H.R.1459 Fairness in Cocaine S... 1 · H.R.1549 Preservation of Antib. ...

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Â» Archive Â» Weekly ...

2009-09-13T20:00:00Z

The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 (â€*PAMTAâ€*) (HR 1549 and S 619) would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to withdraw the approval of seven specific classes of medically important antibiotics. ...

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How to make antibiotics more effective at lower doses

2009-09-10T20:00:00Z

... billromanos Scientists discover mechanism to make existing antibiotics more effective at lower ... http://abitofscience.com/news/cluster/13268/; harrisj H.R. 1549: Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 ...

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Poultry Production News: AVMA rebuts Pew Farm Animal Production Report

2009-09-02T20:00:00Z

The alleged findings have been used to support H.R.1549 and S. 619 â€“ The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act. It is considered significant that an advertising campaign was initiated by Pew in Washington mass transit ...

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Judicious Use of Antibiotics by Dr. Jeremy F. Shapiro/Pediatrician ...

2009-08-29T20:00:00Z

Congress was supposed to act on this, they have something called Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 – HR 1549. But like everything else, I haven't heard of them doing anything about it. ...

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Judicious Use of Antibiotics at DailyStrength

2009-08-29T20:00:00Z

The Musings of a Muskogee Politico: The Conservative View: In New ...

2009-08-28T20:00:00Z

Recently Congresswoman Louise Slaughter of New York has filed H.R. 1549, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA). This legislation would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ban antibiotics used as ...

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Action Alerts from the National Anti-Vivisection Society

2009-08-26T20:00:00Z

619 and HR 1549; Call for Action: contact your US Representative and senatorsand ask them to support this bill! The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act is an ongoing effort to preserve the effectiveness of medically ...

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Dr. Susan Wynn speaks on the AVMA and HR 1549 and S. 619

2009-08-26T20:00:00Z

My professional association, the AVMA, has come out opposing the passage of HR 1549 and S. 619, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA). The bills aim to ban the use of certain antibiotics in large food animal ...

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Dr. Susan Wynn speaks on the AVMA and H.R. 1549 and S. 619 ...

2009-08-26T20:00:00Z

My professional association, the AVMA, has come out opposing the passage of H.R. 1549 and S. 619, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA). The bills aim to ban the use of certain antibiotics in large food ...

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Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 (PAMTA)

2009-08-24T20:00:00Z

The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 (PAMTA) was introduced in both the House (HR 1549) and Senate (S. 619). While the authors of the bill hope it will improve public health, an increasing number of ...

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Welcome to the ICAW Blog - AVMA Disagrees with Pew Report ...

2009-08-24T20:00:00Z

... Dr. Ron DeHaven, CEO of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), expressed concerns about the Pew Commission's report and urged members to vote against H.R. 1549 and S. 619, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical ...

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Oklahoma Congressional Delegation Urged to Oppose PAMTA Â« Oklahoma ...

2009-08-23T20:00:00Z

Slaughter has filed H.R. 1549, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA). This legislation would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ban antibiotics used as prevention for animal diseases. ...

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Conservation Stewardship Program

2009-08-23T20:00:00Z

AVMA CEO Ron DeHaven wrote in a cover letter to U.S. House and Senate members that the Pew document is being used to support HR 1549 and S 619, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA). ...

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HSUS Gets Called On The Carpet! Â« National Institute of Canine Experts

2009-08-22T20:00:00Z

Notes to Tasha: New articles for those who are interested

2009-08-20T20:00:00Z

AVMA feels it is Safe to Drug Meat Producing AnimalsThe AVMA letter to Congress is urging members to vote against H.R. 1549 and S. 619, a bill titled the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act. To the contrary, ...

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08-20-09 The NAFB's National Ag News as heard inside the BARN's ...

2009-08-19T20:00:00Z

The report is being used to advocate for H.R. 1549 and S. 619, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act. DeHaven urged legislators to vote against the bill. The AVMA questions the Pew Commission's process for gaining ...

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AVMA report to Congress disputes Pew Commission study on ...

2009-08-19T20:00:00Z

Did The Dairy Crisis Lead To A Spike In Salmonella Newport-Tainted ...

2009-08-17T20:00:00Z

Slaughter is introducing HR 1549, the Preservation of Antibiotics For Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA) into the House in the Fall, and on July 13, FDA's Deputy commissioner, Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, testified in support of the legislation. ...

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Did The Dairy Crisis Lead To A Spike In Salmonella Newport-Tainted ...

2009-08-17T20:00:00Z

Indy Food Co-op Joins Groups to Educate on Antibiotic Resistance

2009-08-16T20:00:00Z

The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA) (HR 1549/S.619) would phase out the non-therapeutic use of human medicines as growth promoters on livestock, unless manufacturers can prove no danger to public health. ...

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US: AVMA report to Congress disputes Pew Commission study | bites

2009-08-16T20:00:00Z

Fresh Produce Discussion Blog: Fw: [BITES-L] bites Aug. 17/09 -- II

2009-08-16T20:00:00Z

Farming Antibiotic Resistance Â« SBFPHC Policy Advocacy

2009-08-15T20:00:00Z

Sharfstein stated the â€œFDA supports the idea of H.R. 1549 to phase out growth promotion/feed efficiency uses of antimicrobials in animals.â€* This change in policy has angered many related industry groups and is likely to result in strong ...

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Just Say No

2009-08-10T20:00:00Z

What you can do: Ask your legislators to support the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act, H.R. 1549 / S. 619, which is now pending in Congress. Although the bill could be stronger, it would restrict the use of ...

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Antiobiotic Ban? | Joan Olson Public Relations

2009-08-08T20:00:00Z

The coalition opposes the proposed Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMPTA) (H.R. 1549 and S. 619), which would ban seven classes of antibiotics important to human health from being used in animals and would limit ...

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Richard Stallman: Urgent: Stop overfeeding farm animals anti-biotics

2009-08-07T20:00:00Z

9 August 2009 (Urgent: Stop overfeeding farm animals anti-biotics). US citizens: call your congresscritter to support HR 1549 to ban giving antibiotics to cattle as a standard practice. And sign this petition.

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Senator Chambliss Responds

2009-08-07T20:00:00Z

HR 1549 was introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Louise Slaughter of New York on July 13, 2009. A companion bill, S. 619, was introduced in the Senate by Sen. Ted Kennedy on March 17, 2009, and subsequently referred to the ...

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Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog Â» Blog Archive Â» Bill Would ...

2009-08-03T20:00:00Z

(Beyond Pesticides, August 4, 2009) In July 2009, the House Rules Committee held a hearing on the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA - H.R. 1549). The legislation introduced by Congresswoman Louise Slaughter ...

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Do You Support the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical ...

2009-08-02T20:00:00Z

Louise Slaughter's H.R. 1549/S.619: The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009. The bill is designed to prevent the agricultural use of antibiotics important to human health unless the animals are sick. ...

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AFE -- Agriculture, Food & Economics: Letter to the Honorable ...

2009-07-30T20:00:00Z

Namely, I would ask you to review H.R. 1549, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009, a bill being championed by Rep. Louise Slaughter, D-N.Y, and consider introducing similar legislation in the Senate. ...

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Bill would restrict antibiotics in food animals

2009-07-30T20:00:00Z

Other thingsâ€”like the effects of lingering antibiotics on our food and watersupply are only speculative. But they canâ€™t be good. Update: Beret has helpfully added: Itâ€™s numbers are HR 1549(House) and S. 619(Senate) ...

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The Hill BlogÂ» Blog Archive Â» A step closer to safer food (Rep ...

2009-07-30T20:00:00Z

In March of this year I introduced the H.R. 1549, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act, or PAMTA, and will continue my unwavering support of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process. ...

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Rep. Louise Slaughter: A Step Closer to Safer Food

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

Antibiotic animal planetâ€”it's time for change | DeliciousLiving ...

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

Louise Slaughter (D-NY), who introduced the bill (H.R. 1549) known as the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA): â€œThe practice of over-using antibiotics in animal feed is certainly contributing to the rise of ...

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H.R. 1549, determining antibiotic use Â«

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

Several cattle groups are opposed to H.R. 1549, the "Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009" and are asking leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives to ensure the measure is not attached to other federal ...

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Human Health, Antibiotics and Industrial Farms

2009-07-28T20:00:00Z

HR 1549, the Preservation of Antibiotics For Medical Treatment Act of 2009 now under consideration by the House, would limit the amount of antibiotics that can be used on factory animal farms. â€œThe farm lobbyâ€™s opposition makes its ...

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Human Health, Antibiotics and Industrial Farms Â« C.O.T.O.

2009-07-28T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1549, the Preservation of Antibiotics For Medical Treatment Act of 2009 now under consideration by the House, would limit the amount of antibiotics that can be used on factory animal farms. â€œThe farm lobby's opposition makes its ...

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Banning antibiotics

2009-07-27T20:00:00Z

Sharfstein entered testimony at a hearing on HR 1549, a bill sponsored by House Rules Chairwoman Louise Slaughter (DN.Y.). The bill generally would eliminate the use of "non-therapeutic" antimicrobials in food-producing animals unless ...

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau FederationÂ® AG News Wire - Midwest AGNet ...

2009-07-26T20:00:00Z

The House Rules Committee will hold a hearing on the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 (H.R. 1549) today. The bill would restrict access to antibiotics traditionally used in livestock and poultry production. ...

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Obama Foodorama: Media Pan Active Paul ONeill: Tax The Snowy ...

2009-07-26T20:00:00Z

HR 1549, the Preserrvation oof Antibiotics For Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA), which is qn amendment go the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. A microbiilogist in her private life, Rep. Slaughters critically important legislation is ...

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau FederationÂ® AG News Wire - Midwest AGNet ...

2009-07-26T20:00:00Z

FarmPolicy.com Â» Blog Archives Â» Climate Legislation; Ag Economy ...

2009-07-26T20:00:00Z

â€œH.R. 1549 would ban from use in livestock and poultry animal health products that are used to prevent and control diseases. Farmers only would be allowed to use animal health products that treat diseases. The bill also would require ...

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Coalition Urges Pelosi, Hoyer to Oppose Antibiotic Ban Â« The Pulse ...

2009-07-26T20:00:00Z

and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) asking that the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 (H.R. 1549) not be added to bills now being considered on food safety and health care reform. H.R. 1549 would ban from ...

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The United States Agricultural & Food Law and Policy Blog - Home ...

2009-07-26T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1549 would ban certain animal health products intended to prevent the spread of pathogens because of human health concerns. The basic concern is that the use of antibiotics leads to an increase in antibiotic-resistant illnesses, ...

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Is Your Steak Protected from the Sniffles?

2009-07-24T20:00:00Z

Thanks to the diligent and passionate work of the Union of Concerned Scientists, yesteraday the New York Times's editorial page published a strongly worded opinion calling for the passage of HR 1549/S. 619, the Preservation of ...

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Flat Creek File: No Antibiotics Amendment, Groups Urge Speaker

2009-07-23T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1549 would ban from use in livestock and poultry animal health products that are used to prevent and control diseases. Farmers only would be allowed to use animal health products that treat diseases. The bill also would require all ...

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The Cockroach Catcher: MRSA & Antibiotics: Obama & Farmers

2009-07-23T20:00:00Z

Dr Margaret Mellon of The Union of Concerned Scientists testified before the House Rules Committee in a hearing on H.R. 1549, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA). Scientific America ...

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Chipotle Aligns Itself with 'Food, Inc.' Movie - MediaBuyerPlanner

2009-07-22T20:00:00Z

He testified July 14 before the House Rules Committee in support of HR 1549, the â€œPreservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Actâ€* (PAMTA). There, he said the restaurant was â€œchanging theâ€¦- Publisher: MediaBuyerPlanner.

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07-23-09 USCA: H.R. 1549 Creates Trade Disadvantage for U.S. ...

2009-07-22T20:00:00Z

USCA (July 23, 2009) â€“ The U.S. Cattlemen's Association (USCA) today urged opposition to H.R. 1549, the â€œPreservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009â€³ and asked leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives to ensure .

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US Govâ€™t Seeks to Limit Use of Antibiotics for Livestock

2009-07-21T20:00:00Z

The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA), HR 1549/S. 619, aims to prevent the erosion of antibiotic effectiveness due to overuse and has the support of the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). ...

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Overuse of Antibotics on Livestock Renders Them Medically Useless ...

2009-07-21T20:00:00Z

Testimony Before the House Committee on Rules on The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act H.R. 1549. Diseases resistant to antibiotics: major threats to food safety and public ...

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iBrattleboro.com - PAMTA Legislation - Antibiotics in Feed

2009-07-21T20:00:00Z

Let your representatives know how you feel about antibiotics in feedstock by supporting the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (H.R. 1549 in the House /S. 619 in the Senate). I've contacted both senators, ...

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Testimony to Congress Warns of Antibiotics Overuse in Agriculture

2009-07-19T20:00:00Z

Bookmark and Share. On July 13, the Union of Concerned Scientists' Margaret Mellon testified before the House Rules Committee in a hearing on H.R. 1549, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA). ...

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FDA Calls for Ban on Antibiotics for Growth Promotion

2009-07-19T20:00:00Z

The House Rules Committee hearing was regarding H.R. 1549, the â€œPreservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009,â€* which would ban the use of antibiotics for livestock except when the animal is sick. ...

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Humane Farm Animal Treatment + Small Farm Success Â« Level ...

2009-07-18T20:00:00Z

The industrial â€“ petroleum, chemical and drug dependent â€“ system for raising food animals in confinement (in CAFOs) is doomed by new federal legislation (HR 1549 â€“ the Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act). ...

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Coalition Formed to Oppose Antibiotics Ban

2009-07-18T20:00:00Z

AMI, as a member of the Coalition for Animal Health, is voicing its opposition to H.R. 1549, Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009, which was the subject of a hearing in the Rules Committee last week. ...

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Kansas Rep. Moran Comes Out For Antibiotics and Against Food Safety

2009-07-17T20:00:00Z

It involved another bill, HR 1549, which would restrict--in fact, eliminate--the use of animal antibiotics. HR 1549 would institute a ban on the nontherapeutic uses of antibiotics, which is another ill-conceived concept concerning a ...

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As MRSA gets worse, the FDA discovers antibiotic abuse on factory ...

2009-07-16T20:00:00Z

No doubt, though, HR 1549 represents a step forward. It will be passedâ€”it at allâ€”over the meat industry's dead body. And I mean that literallyâ€”sort of. Hat tip to Maryn McKenna's blog Superbug, which should be on every MRSA watchers

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2009-07-16T20:00:00Z

â€œPreservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009â€* (H.R. 1549), which would ban certain animal health products from use in livestock. The bill â€“ and a companion measure (S. 619) in the Senate â€“ calls for all â€œcritical

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07-17-09 ASI WEEKLY NEWS FOR SHEEP INDUSTRY LEADERS Â« BARN OnAir ...

2009-07-16T20:00:00Z

He entered testimony at a hearing on H.R. 1549, a bill sponsored by House Rules Chairwoman Louise Slaughter (D-N.Y.). The bill generally would eliminate the use of â€œnon-therapeuticâ€* antimicrobials in food-producing animals unless they ...

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Cattle Association Questions #HR 2749

2009-07-15T20:00:00Z

â€œPreservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009â€* (H.R. 1549), which would ban animal health products that are used to prevent and control diseases. Farmers only would be allowed to use animal health products that treat ...

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Antibiotics in Livestock: Obama Administration Calls for Limits ...

2009-07-15T20:00:00Z

Representative Louise Slaughter (D-NY) has introduced the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 (HR 1549), which would ban animal uses of seven classes of antibiotics important to human health, and restrict the ...

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Farm Bureau | Latest News | Bill Would Limit Antibiotic Use in ...

2009-07-14T20:00:00Z

Under the bill, H.R. 1549, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services could approve non-therapeutic agricultural use of antibiotics for only those drugs shown to pose no threat ...

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Antibiotic Resistance and Factory Farms

2009-07-14T20:00:00Z

The purpose of the legislation (HR 1549 and S619) is to slow the development of bacterial resistance to antibiotics used to treat human diseases. These bills are in committee, and may not be heard until next year, but expect to see some ...

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CLF Official Statement on PAMTA | Center for a Livable Future

2009-07-14T20:00:00Z

... of Rules Committee Chairwoman Louise Slaughter (D-NY) and her colleagues to support the increasingly critical public health recommendations put forward in the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (H.R. 1549/S. 619). ...

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Kentucky Agricultural News: @Rooster--Ag in the news, July 15

2009-07-14T20:00:00Z

He entered testimony at a hearing on H.R. 1549, a bill sponsored by House Rules Chairwoman Louise Slaughter (D-N.Y.). The bill generally would eliminate the use of "non-therapeutic" antimicrobials in food-producing animals unless they ...

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Bill Would Limit Antibiotic Use in Livestock, Curb Resistant ...

2009-07-14T20:00:00Z

One Way to Read It: Antibiotics should be used to cure disease

2009-07-14T20:00:00Z

Go to votetocracy.com, register, and vote yes on HR. 1549, and it will help you write an email to your representatives. Or google your representatives contact info. Using antibiotics on animals that are not sick destroys their efficacy. ...

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Bill would limit antibiotic use in livestock, curb resistant ...

2009-07-13T20:00:00Z

Stop Overusing Antibiotics on Healthy Farm Animals - The Petition Site

2009-07-13T20:00:00Z

Please pass the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (H.R. 1549) and help end the overuse of medically important antibiotics in feed for farm animals that aren't sick. [Your comments here.] view less. Sincerely, ...

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Farm Bureau | Latest News | FBACT Newswatch: Climate Change, Corn ...

2009-07-13T20:00:00Z

PRESERVATION OF ANTIBIOTICS EXPLORED AT HEARING The House Rules Committee will hold a hearing on the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 (H.R. 1549) today. The bill would restrict access to antibiotics ...

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Dolittler: Obama says NO to antibiotics for farm animals...but do you?

2009-07-13T20:00:00Z

This statement was written specifically in response to S.619/H.R.1549, The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009. I don't know when it went up on the site but it's safe to say that it was sometime within the past ...

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Dolittler: Obama says NO to antibiotics for farm animals...but do you?

2009-07-13T20:00:00Z

Stop Overusing Antibiotics on Healthy Farm Animals - The Petition Site

2009-07-13T20:00:00Z

Please pass the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (H.R. 1549) and help end the overuse of medically important antibiotics in feed for farm animals that aren't sick. view less. Sincerely, [Your name here] ...

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FDA opposes 'non-therapeutic' livestock antibiotics

2009-07-13T20:00:00Z

Sharfstein testified at a House Rules Committee hearing on HR 1549, sponsored by Rep. Louise Slaughter, DN.Y., the committee chair. "The bill generally would eliminate the use of 'non-therapeutic' antimicrobials in food-producing ...

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ABC7.com Green Content - Chipotle founder testifies about ...

2009-07-13T20:00:00Z

Ells was testifying on behalf of a bill aimed at reducing antibiotic use for livestock, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA) of 2009 (HR 1549), a new version of a bill designed to limit antibiotic use among ...

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The United States Agricultural & Food Law and Policy Blog - Home ...

2009-07-13T20:00:00Z

For statements by the National Pork Producers Council on the ban, click here to view a press release from March 17, 2009, and click here to view a press release from March 23, 2009. To view a copy of H.R. 1549, click here. ...

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Chipotle founder testifies about antibiotic-free meat ...

2009-07-13T20:00:00Z

Administration seeks to restrict antibiotics in livestock Â« Food ...

2009-07-13T20:00:00Z

Meat producers strongly oppose restrictions on livestock antibiotics and are urging lawmakers to vote against H.R. 1549 and S. 619. Read more at http://tinyurl.com/l455y5. Posted by annierichardson. Filed in food democracy ...

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PAMTA Gathers Steam at Rules Committee Meeting | Center for a ...

2009-07-13T20:00:00Z

The hearing, held to discuss the bill (HR 1549) introduced by Rep. Louise M. Slaughter, pumped additional energy into PAMTA, which now has 43 co-sponsors. The hearing followed several activities held during the past week to call ...

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La Vida Locavore:: Boswell gives livestock industry's perspective ...

2009-07-13T20:00:00Z

Washington , DC - Today, Congressman Leonard Boswell, a member of the House Agriculture Committee, testified on H.R. 1549, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009. "Having spent most of my life involved in ...

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From Antibiotics to Candybiotics, It's All Connected: Health Care ...

2009-07-12T20:00:00Z

Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (D-NY) is seeking to put an end to the transformation of antibiotics into candybiotics with HR 1549, the Preservation of Antibiotics For Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA), which is an amendment to the Federal ...

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it's all connected: antibiotics into candybiotics, health care ...

2009-07-12T20:00:00Z

louise slaughter's hr 1549: critical legislation congresswoman louise slaughter (d-ny) is hunt to put an modify to the transformation of antibiotics into candybiotics with hr 1549, the preservation of antibiotics for medical treatment ...

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Congress Matters :: This Week in Congress

2009-07-12T20:00:00Z

House Rules Committee: H.R. 1549 - Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 (Original Jurisdiction Hearing); Tue., 7/14, 9am. Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs Committee: Creating a Consumer Financial ...

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Congress Matters ::

2009-07-12T20:00:00Z

Congress Matters ::

2009-07-12T20:00:00Z

Gingrich: Obama Health Plan Doomed by Taxes Â« Tedzra's Blog ...

2009-07-12T20:00:00Z

Louise Slaughter & HR 1549, And The First ... Including this issue in the First Lady's health care food reform platform seems logical, but it's a highly volatile position politically, thanks to the lobbying influence of the ...

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The Boyfriend Evaluation: Getting to Know Him | sexgenderbody ...

2009-07-12T20:00:00Z

Louise Slaughter & HR 1549, And The First ... Critical Issues: Health care and Food Policy. Critical Issues: Health care and Food Policy The First Lady's remarks at Unity Health Care ..... Click to read about the issues plaguing the ...

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Â» Archive Â» Weekly ...

2009-07-12T20:00:00Z

The committee hearing is on The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (HR 1549), a bill introduced by Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-N.Y.) that would require the FDA to review antibiotics used in animal agriculture to ...

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This Week in Congress

2009-07-12T20:00:00Z

House Rules Committee: HR 1549 - Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 (Original Jurisdiction Hearing); Tue., 7/14, 9am. Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs Committee: Creating a Consumer Financial Protection ...

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President Obama Puts Congress 'On Notice' Regarding Health Care ...

2009-07-12T20:00:00Z

Obama, back from overseas, steps forcefully back into health care ...

2009-07-12T20:00:00Z

Barack Obama news: Rep. Louise Slaughter & HR 1549, And The First ...

2009-07-12T20:00:00Z

Louise Slaughter's HR 1549: Critical Legislation Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (D-NY) is hunt to place an modify to the change of antibiotics into candybiotics with HR 1549, the Preservation of Antibiotics For Medical Treatment Act ...

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Obama Foodorama: Rep. Louise Slaughter & HR 1549, And The First ...

2009-07-12T20:00:00Z

Obama Foodorama: Rep. Louise Slaughter & HR 1549, And The First ...

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This Week in Congress | Bloggers For Change

2009-07-12T20:00:00Z

House debates whether we should sacrifice human antibiotics for ...

2009-07-12T20:00:00Z

The hearing was held at the request of the House's only microbiologist rep, Louise Slaughter (D-NY), who's gathering support for H.R. 1549. That bill, known as the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA), ...

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Obama Foodorama: Rep. Louise Slaughter & HR 1549, And The First ...

2009-07-12T20:00:00Z

Malarky News - Pure Torture

2009-07-12T20:00:00Z

House Rules Committee: HR 1549 - Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 (Original Jurisdiction Hearing) Tue., 7/14, 9am. Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs Committee: Creating a Consumer Financial Protection ...

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Shopfloor Â» Blog Archive Â» Dispatch from the Front: The Week of ...

2009-07-12T20:00:00Z

House Hearings: In an unusual case of original jurisdiction on policy issues, the House Rules Committee holds a hearing this afternoon on H.R. 1549, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Acct. On Tuesday, ...

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Antiobiotic Ban? | Joan Olson Public Relations

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

Farmacology: Antibiotic resistance

2009-06-17T20:00:00Z

HR 1549 and S. 619 - you can ask your respresentatives to co-sponsore the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act by using this form. You can learn more here at saveantibiotics.org (a website of the Pew Charitable Trusts).

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Â» Archive Â» Weekly ...

2009-06-14T20:00:00Z

NSAC Endorses Legislation to Limit Animal Antibiotic Use: Last week NSAC joined a list of organizations endorsing H.R. 1549/S. 619 - the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act. The Act would preserve the effectiveness of ...

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Whose Hogging Our Antibiotics? | Food Renegade

2009-06-09T20:00:00Z

There are several healthcare and food safety reform bills going before congress right now, but HR 1549 and S 619 (known as the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act) will limit the use of antibiotics in animal ...

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A Little of Everything: Write Your Representive

2009-06-02T20:00:00Z

I used this to write to my Representative about bill HR 1549 Preservation of Antibiotics for Medicinal Treatment Act 2009. Catchy title. Its about reducing agribusiness use of antibiotics in feed animals. Apparently something like 70 to ...

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MEAT EATING .....IS IT TIME TO STOP? PT1

2009-05-09T20:00:00Z

I have heard and read about some of the misdeeds that are done to animals in farms.But now am sure that after my research I will no longer be eating meat.My encouragement to all who read is to look into this sick and crazy business that ...

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H.R.2308: Sportsmanship in Hunting Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress ...

2009-05-05T20:00:00Z

H.R.1549 Preservation of Antib... 2 · H.R.1018 Restore Our American ... 1 · H.R.1326 Great Ape Protection ... 1 · H.R.2480 Truth in Fur Labeling... 1 · H.R.2308 Sportsmanship in Hunt. ... Source: Open Congress : Top 20 Bills Most ...

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Farm Sanctuary Issues Statement on the Swine Flu Outbreak | Your ...

2009-05-03T20:00:00Z

The organization is also urging passage of federal bills H.R. 1549 and S. 619 that would eliminate the use of sub-therapeutic antibiotics on factory farms. More information on pending legislation can be found at ...

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Our immune systems: How taking too many antibiotics has hurt us ...

2009-04-30T20:00:00Z

This new act is called the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA). The bills are H.R. 1549 / S. 619. (5/02/2009). posted on May 2nd, 2009 at 7:44 pm. Please sign in to comment. RELATED: ANTIBIOTICS ...

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Farm Sanctuary Issues Statement on the Swine Flu Outbreak Â« Please ...

2009-04-28T20:00:00Z

federal bills H.R. 1549 and S. 619 that would eliminate the use of sub-therapeutic antibiotics on factory farms. More information on pending legislation can be found at http://www.farmsanctuary.org/issues/legislation/. ...

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The LD Network Â» Blog Archive Â» PR: Farm Sanctuary Issues ...

2009-04-27T20:00:00Z

spb Â» Blog Archive Â» PR: Farm Sanctuary Issues Statement on the ...

2009-04-27T20:00:00Z

Monday Open Comments : Lone Star Times

2009-04-19T20:00:00Z

Y.) have introduced the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (S. 619, H.R. 1549). The bill would require the Food and Drug Administration to review its approvals of antibiotics used in food animals and phase out ...

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A Whirlwindâ€¦ So Far

2009-04-16T20:00:00Z

Week 1: â€œOne ticket for Union Station, please.â€* This was the usual way I started the morning in the Baltimore BWI train station in preparation for taking the MARC commuter rail train into Washington DC. As I gazed at my ticket expecting ...

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Conscious Consuming: Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical ...

2009-04-10T20:00:00Z

Learn more about the bill (S. 619, H.R. 1549) and urge your representatives in Congress to support it!" Posted by Susan at 9:51 AM. Labels: antibiotic resistance, PAMTA, Union of Concerned Scientists ...

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Idaho Farm BureauÂ® News: Just in from Washington

2009-03-31T20:00:00Z

In a letter to Congress, AFBF President Bob Stallman said the bills (H.R. 1549 and S. 619) would handicap veterinarians, livestock and poultry producers in their efforts to protect the nationâ€™s food supply and maintain the health of ...

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2009-03-30T20:00:00Z

Mike the Mad Biologist : Antibiotic Legislation in Congress: The ...

2009-03-30T20:00:00Z

The Senate bill is S. 619 (House bill is H.R. 1549). Your readers can send a letter to their members of Congress on this issue through the Union of Concerned Scientists Action Center by clicking on my name below this comment. ...

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Antibiotics Vital to Animal Health, Food Protection

2009-03-29T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, DC, March 24, 2009 â€“ The American Farm Bureau Federation is expressing strong opposition to legislation that would remove and restrict important antibiotics for veterinary and farm use. In a letter to Congress, ...

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H.R.1799: Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009 - U.S. ...

2009-03-28T20:00:00Z

Users supporting H.R.1799 (1) are also: Supporting Bill. S.787 Clean Water Restorati... 1. Opposing Bill. H.R.45 Blair Holt's Firearm ... 1 · H.R.1549 Preservation of Antib... 1. Users opposing H.R.1799 (3) are also: Supporting Bill ...

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AFBF says antibiotics are vital to animal health, food protection

2009-03-26T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, DC â€” The American Farm Bureau Federation has expressed strong opposition to legislation that would remove and restrict important antibiotics for veterinary and farm use. In a letter to Congress earlier this month, ...

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Avicultura Industrial - AntibiÃ³ticos sÃ£o vitais para saÃºde das aves

2009-03-26T20:00:00Z

Em uma carta ao Congresso, o presidente da AFBF, Bob Stallman, disse que as leis (H.R. 1549 e S. 619) sÃ£o desvantagem para proteger veterinÃ¡rios e produtores de aves e gado. "Agricultores, pecuaristas e veterinÃ¡rios devem trabalhar com ...

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thieves in the temple.: rhetorical boomerang.

2009-03-26T20:00:00Z

HR 1549/S. 619, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act would, oddly enough, pretty much do what the title says it would do. 70 percent of all antibiotics in this country currently get used where?

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03-25-09 â€œFarm Bureau to Congress: Oppose Anti-Antibiotics Billâ€*

2009-03-24T20:00:00Z

The American Farm Bureau Federation is expressing strong opposition to legislation that would remove and restrict important antibiotics for veterinary and farm use. In a letter to Congress, AFBF President Bob Stallman said the bills (HR ...

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Antibiotics ban would increase production costs, decrease numbers ...

2009-03-24T20:00:00Z

In an open letter to Congress on Tuesday, AFBF President Bob Stallman said bills H.R. 1549 and S. 619 would increase the amount of animal deaths, resulting in skyrocketing producer costs, falling meat production, and rising consumer ...

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FB fights to protect animal agriculture

2009-03-24T20:00:00Z

Farm Bureau to Congress: Oppose Anti-Antibiotics Bill 03/24/2009 The American Farm Bureau Federation is expressing strong opposition to legislation that would remove and restrict important antibiotics for veterinary and farm use. ...

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Farm Bureau to Congress: Oppose Anti-Antibiotics Bill

2009-03-24T20:00:00Z

H.R.1719: Voter Registration Modernization Act of 2009 - U.S. ...

2009-03-23T20:00:00Z

Supporting Bill, Supporting Senator. H.R.2510 Absentee Ballot Track... 1 · H.R.1351 Savings Enhancement f... 1 · H.R.3160 Meat and Poultry Path... 1 · H.R.1549 Preservation of Antib... 1 · H.R.17 Citizens' Self-Defens. ...

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Antibiotics Vital to Animal Health and Food Protection

2009-03-23T20:00:00Z

In a letter to Congress, AFBF President Bob Stallman said the bills (H.R. 1549 and S. 619) would handicap veterinarians and livestock and poultry producers in their efforts to protect the nationâ€™s food supply and maintain the health of ...

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Agriculture News | Texas Farm Bureau

2009-03-23T20:00:00Z

The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009, H.R. 1549/S. 619, was introduced Tuesday by Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.), respectively. The legislation would restrict access ...

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La Vida Locavore:: A War On Drugs I Can Support

2009-03-18T20:00:00Z

Slaughter's bill is H.R.1549, The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 (PAMTA... catchy acronym, I know). She's got 22 co-sponsors so far, all the usual suspects and not one Republican. ...

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U.S. Congress House Committee on Energy and Commerce - GovTrack.us

2009-03-16T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1549: Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 · H.R. 1550: Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009 · H.R. 1551: Responsible Education About Life Act · H.R. 1558: To amend title I of the Employee .

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H.R.1549: Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical ... - OpenCongress

2009-03-16T01:00:00Z