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  <title>Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.503 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009</title>
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  <updated>2011-01-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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    <title>Wild Horse (and Burro) Warriors: Respect4Horses Press Release: The ...</title>
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    <updated>2011-01-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Wild Horse (and Burro) Warriors </name>
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The ban on horse slaughter H.R. 503 and S.727, would have made the export of horses for the purpose of slaughter for human consumption illegal. The bill in the 110th congress had 167 co-sponsors in the house and 28 co-sponsors in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wildhorsewarriors.blogspot.com/2011/01/respect4horses-press-release-summit.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Country Singer &#8212; Willie Nelson | Songwriting Service &#8212; Freelance ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
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I&amp;#39;ve been campaigning for passage of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (H.R. 503/S. 311) with the Animal Welfare Institute. He is on the Board of Directors and has adopted a number of horses from Habitat for Horses. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://songwritingservice.com/country-singer-willie-nelson/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Brown Stretch Velvet Fabric</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Discount Christian Louboutin </name>
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State legislators have been introducing pro horse slaughter resolutions on behalf of foreign investors anxious to defeat HR 503. Horse slaughter is the practice of slaughtering horses for meat. (See article at horse meat. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://great-hill-new-harvest.coastalplainstexas.com/1293795347/Brown_Stretch_Velvet_Fabric.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>2010 Year End Wrap Up | Canadian Horse Defence Coalition&amp;#39;s Blog</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Canadian Horse Defence Coalition's Blog </name>
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HR 503 and SB 727 are Bills proposing to criminalize the transportation of horses to slaughter for human consumption: http://americashorsedaily.com/behind-the-scenes/. This news did not sit well with many in the horse world. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://canadianhorsedefencecoalition.wordpress.com/2010/12/31/2010-year-end-wrap-up/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Westerner: Rescue Group Launches Anti-Slaughter Awareness Campaign</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Westerner </name>
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Processing plants in Mexico and Canada have since become destinations for slaughter-bound horses from the U.S. Legislation (HR 503/S727 The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act) remains pending that would prohibit the transport, sale, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thewesterner.blogspot.com/2010/12/rescue-group-launches-anti-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Horse | Rescue Group Launches Anti-Slaughter Awareness Campaign</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-29:/commentary/10326561</id>
    <updated>2010-12-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>TheHorse.com News </name>
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Processing plants in Mexico and Canada have since become destinations for slaughter-bound horses from the U.S. Legislation (HR 503/S727 The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act) remains pending that would prohibit the transport, sale, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=17465&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AQHA Makes me Ashamed to Own a QH &#171;</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-28:/commentary/10260909</id>
    <updated>2010-12-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Untitled </name>
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Our next big push will be HR 503 before the U.S. House of Representatives. This is the bill to criminalize the transport of horses that will be sold for human consumption. It is scheduled to be heard this fall. The AQHA and several of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://notabreed.wordpress.com/2010/12/29/aqha-makes-me-ashamed-to-own-a-qh/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rescue Group Launches Anti-Slaughter Awareness Campaign ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Thoroughbred News | BloodHorse.com </name>
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Processing plants in Mexico and Canada have since become destinations for slaughter-bound horses from the U.S. Legislation (HR 503/S727 The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act) remains pending that would prohibit the transport, sale, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/60521/rescue-group-launches-anti-slaughter-awareness-campaign&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Horse Slaughter Prevention: A Question of Ethics | Blogs about &#8230;</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-27:/commentary/10326565</id>
    <updated>2010-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Horse Sports Expert </name>
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September 7, 2006 &#8211; US House of Representatives passes HR 503, the American Horse Slaughter ... US Against Equine Slaughter: Horse-Slaughter Summit / Day One A forum of land management agencies, range specialists, equine specialists, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://horsesportsexperts.com/?p=10481&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Illinois horsemen await January 3 | Harness Horse Racing</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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September 7, 2006 &#8211; US House of Representatives passes HR 503, the American Horse Slaughter ... One of the worst harness racing accidents | Harness Horse Racing You may have seen this harness racing accident before but this video is of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://horsesportsexperts.com/?p=10453&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>BR Sharan Kumar: Hyderabad lifts ban on movement of horses</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-27:/commentary/10249081</id>
    <updated>2010-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Horse Sports Expert </name>
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The Hindu Games -India fury at horse ban mars banner day for China Yahoo! Eurosport ... Federal Court Upholds Illinois Horse Slaughter Ban | The Humane &#8230; September 7, 2006 &#8211; US House of Representatives passes HR 503, the American Horse ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://horsesportsexperts.com/?p=10400&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Summit Will Be Held to High Standard by Famed Behaviorist Temple ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-26:/commentary/10326564</id>
    <updated>2010-12-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
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People like Cornyn is the reason the past anti-slaughter bills and H.R.503/S727 were never passed and I doubt they will ever allow any bill to be passed. The horse breeders have deep pockets and they pay off who will do them the most ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://horsebackmagazine.com/hb/archives/5562&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Livestock Behaviorist Shuns Advance Publicity at Vegas Horse ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
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Pending at the start of the second session of the 111th Congress are bills (H.R. 503, s.727) that would make it a crime to knowingly possess, ship, transport, deliver, or receive any horse, carcass, or horse flesh intended for human ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/12/26/livestock-behaviorist-shuns-advance-publicity-at-vegas-horse-slaugtherfest/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Horse vets call for reopening of abattoirs, as taxpayers pay to ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-22:/commentary/10197041</id>
    <updated>2010-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The equine practitioners&amp;#39; group &amp;quot;is not pro-slaughter,&amp;quot; Lenz said, noting that AAEP supports the Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2009 but opposes HR 503, &amp;quot;which would outlaw the processing of horses for human consumption, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://irjci.blogspot.com/2010/12/horse-vets-call-for-reopening-of.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Horse | AHC Seeks Input about Equestrian Access to Federal Land</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-21:/commentary/10221698</id>
    <updated>2010-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
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September 7, 2006 &#8211; US House of Representatives passes HR 503, the American Horse Slaughter ... Horse Care Tips for Winter &#8211; Horse Talk Forum &#8211; Equine Online Winter Horse Care - A Must, caroline, Equestrian Articles, 0, 05-Feb-10 11:11 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://horsesportsexperts.com/?p=9649&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Diana Hsieh: NoodleFood: Perverse Effects of the Horse Slaughter Ban</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-21:/commentary/10197043</id>
    <updated>2010-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
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September 7, 2006 &#8211; US House of Representatives passes HR 503, the American Horse Slaughter ... US Against Equine Slaughter: Horse-Slaughter Summit / Day One A forum of land management agencies, range specialists, equine specialists, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://horsesportsexperts.com/?p=9631&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Horse Welfare Wars: When Emotion and Fact Collide-AAEP 2010 (The ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
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BUT we support HR 305 (Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2009) and oppose HR 503 which would outlaw the processing of horses for human consumption because there are no provisions in the bill to provide for the care of unwanted horses, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://madcowcafe.blogspot.com/2010/12/horse-welfare-wars-when-emotion-and.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Perverse Effects of the Horse Slaughter Ban</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Horse Sports Expert </name>
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September 7, 2006 &#8211; US House of Representatives passes HR 503, the American Horse Slaughter ... US Against Equine Slaughter: Horse-Slaughter Summit / Day One A forum of land management agencies, range specialists, equine specialists, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://horsesportsexperts.com/?p=9002&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Horse | Horse Welfare Wars: When Emotion and Fact Collide ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
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&amp;quot;The AAEP&amp;#39;s position is not pro-slaughter, we support HR 305 (Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2009) but oppose HR 503 which would outlaw the processing of horses for human consumption because there are no provisions in the bill to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=17406&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Horse Welfare Wars: When Emotion and Fact Collide (AAEP 2010)</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
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&#8220;The AAEP&amp;#39;s position is not pro-slaughter, we support HR 305 (Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2009) yet conflict HR 503 that would outlaw a estimate of horses for tellurian expenditure since there are no supplies in a check to yield ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://marketingaffiliategroup.com/Petlovers/horse-welfare-wars-when-emotion-and-fact-collide-aaep-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Horse Welfare Wars: When Emotion and Fact Collide (AAEP 2010 ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-14:/commentary/10092783</id>
    <updated>2010-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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&amp;quot;The AAEP&amp;#39;s position is not pro-slaughter, we support HR 305 (Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2009) but oppose HR 503 which would outlaw the processing of horses for human consumption because there are no provisions in the bill to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/60372/horse-welfare-wars-when-emotion-and-fact-collide-aaep-2010&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>[WATCH]: Horse Slaughter,Senators Take Note!</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Burn Cd </name>
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... it up in time to get out to Congress with more names and faces along with credit where credit is due for the footage i have on my video along with a list of rescues and those who support our effort to get HR 503 passed in Congress. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://burn-cd.disccopypro.com/2010/12/14/watch-horse-slaughtersenators-take-note/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Arkansas Blogging and Updates: He does it all .. sells them to ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
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... sells them to kill AND starves them. &amp;quot; This man is a felon, horse thief , kill buyer and animal abuser.THANK YOU all Arkansas Congressmen and Women for enabling this type of behavior with your lack of support for HR 503 and S 727. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansas-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/12/from-batesville-daily-guard-horses.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>US Against Equine Slaughter: Horse-Slaughter Summit / Day One</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-05:/commentary/10092787</id>
    <updated>2010-12-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Horse Sports Expert </name>
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September 7, 2006 &#8211; US House of Representatives passes HR 503, the American Horse Slaughter ... Letter to Bob Abbey Regarding Horse Slaughter | Madeleine Pickens &#8230; Many advocates, like myself, are very upset that federal legislation ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://horsesportsexperts.com/?p=6567&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Wild Horse Lover Will Not Call It Quits &#171; Straight from the ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
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Please call Speaker of the House and ask that she let HR 503 come to the floor for a vote before the session ends. HR 503 is the Horse Safety Transportation bill and may have the Horse Slaughter Prevention bill attached to it, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/12/06/wild-horse-lover-will-not-call-it-quits/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Horse Slaughter Plant Slated for Wyoming</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-03:/commentary/9995546</id>
    <updated>2010-12-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Horse Sports Expert </name>
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Seven boys, lucky enough to get time with four special horses , have grim stories. ... Federal Court Upholds Illinois Horse Slaughter Ban | The Humane &#8230; September 7, 2006 &#8211; US House of Representatives passes HR 503, the American Horse ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://horsesportsexperts.com/?p=6157&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 503 Not Worth Fighting For: Call for Operation Start Over</title>
    <link href="http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2010/12/legislative-history-of-hr-503.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-02:/commentary/9961484</id>
    <updated>2010-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>US Against Equine Slaughter </name>
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I have just been going over the latest version of HR 503, our &amp;quot;Anti-Horse Slaughter Bill (now S. 503 currently stalled in Committee) and after reading it, it suddenly dawned on me, this bill, as amended, does little to protect horses ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2010/12/legislative-history-of-hr-503.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Letter to Bob Abbey Regarding Horse Slaughter | Madeleine Pickens &#8230;</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-01:/commentary/9980499</id>
    <updated>2010-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Horse Sports Expert </name>
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September 7, 2006 &#8211; US House of Representatives passes HR 503, the American Horse Slaughter ... Readin Letter 4 q2 &#8211; Annika | Greenwood Lab School Luckly at regionals nothing gets to her mind while she is perfroming, not even Jasmine . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://horsesportsexperts.com/?p=5737&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Protect Our Horses! | The Compassionate Report</title>
    <link href="http://kosherveg.com/2010/12/01/protect-our-horses/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-30:/commentary/9917458</id>
    <updated>2010-11-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Compassionate Report </name>
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The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503) will end the slaughter of horses for human consumption and the domestic and international transport of live horses or horseflesh for human consumption. Currently, tens of thousands of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kosherveg.com/2010/12/01/protect-our-horses/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Federal Court Upholds Illinois Horse Slaughter Ban | The Humane &#8230;</title>
    <link href="http://horsesportsexperts.com/?p=5432" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-29:/commentary/9931933</id>
    <updated>2010-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Horse Sports Expert </name>
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September 7, 2006 &#8211; US House of Representatives passes HR 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, by a vote of 263-146. The 109th Congress adjourns before the Senate can consider the bill. -30-. The Humane Society of the &#8230; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://horsesportsexperts.com/?p=5432&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro&amp;#39;s Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2010/11/barbaro_updates_985.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-28:/commentary/10221699</id>
    <updated>2010-11-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
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BOTH H.R. 503 AND S. 727 WHERE INTRODUCED ON THEIR RESPECTIVE FLOORS TODAY! ACCORDING TO WASHINGTON D.C. INSIDERS BOTH BILLS HAVE THE SUPPORT TO PASS AND BECOME LAW! yeeeepeeeeeeeeeee. We Believe in Miricles, We believe in Barbaro! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2010/11/barbaro_updates_985.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The AHDF Applauds Senators Landrieu and Ensign for Introducing The ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.webworldnews.net/the-ahdf-applauds-senators-landrieu-and-ensign-for-introducing-the-prevention-of-equine-cruelty-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-28:/commentary/9902490</id>
    <updated>2010-11-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Web World News Network </name>
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Dan Burton, R-Ind., introduced the House version of the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, HR 503. In the past, congressional actions on horse slaughter have shown strong, bipartisan support. In the 109th Congress, legislation to stop ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.webworldnews.net/the-ahdf-applauds-senators-landrieu-and-ensign-for-introducing-the-prevention-of-equine-cruelty-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Willie Nelson biography</title>
    <link href="http://deaduxx.blogspot.com/2010/11/willie-nelson-biography.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-27:/commentary/9902489</id>
    <updated>2010-11-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>news lounge </name>
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He has been campaigning for passage of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (HR 503/S. 311) with the Animal Welfare Institute. He is on the Board of Directors and has adopted a number of horses from Habitat for Horses. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://deaduxx.blogspot.com/2010/11/willie-nelson-biography.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Nobel Peace Prize for Willie Nelson &#8211; B105 DJ Blogs | B105.com ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.b105.com/blog/2010/11/nobel-peace-prize-for-willie-nelson/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-23:/commentary/9836543</id>
    <updated>2010-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>B105 DJ Blogs | B105.com - 105.1FM Cincinnati </name>
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He has been campaigning for passage of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (H.R. 503/S. 311) with the Animal Welfare Institute. He is on the Board of Directors and has adopted a number of horses from Habitat for Horses.[16] ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.b105.com/blog/2010/11/nobel-peace-prize-for-willie-nelson/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>OK Calling All Horse Advocates We Need Letters and Calls THis Week ...</title>
    <link href="http://zumasrescueranch.wordpress.com/2010/11/23/ok-calling-all-horse-advocates-we-need-letters-and-calls-this-week/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-22:/commentary/9824331</id>
    <updated>2010-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Zuma's Blog </name>
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IT WILL NOT STOP UNTIL H.R.503 IS PASSED IN CONGRESS&#8230;..16 PEOPLE HOLD THE POWER TO MAKE IT STOP..WILL YOU CALL THEM PLEASE&#8230;IF THIS BILL IS NOT PASSED BY DECEMBER 9, HORSES WILL BE TRANSPORTED ACROSS OUR BORDERS TO DIE AGONIZING DEATHS ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zumasrescueranch.wordpress.com/2010/11/23/ok-calling-all-horse-advocates-we-need-letters-and-calls-this-week/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>&amp;#39;Odds Against&amp;#39; (12/16)</title>
    <link href="http://labsquint.livejournal.com/78056.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-21:/commentary/9836544</id>
    <updated>2010-11-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Labsquint&amp;#39;s Journal </name>
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In September 2006, the United States House of Representatives approved HR 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, which would ban the slaughter of horses in the United States. The bill did not make it out of committee in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://labsquint.livejournal.com/78056.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>U.S. Against Equine Slaughter: Politicians: Should We Care if We ...</title>
    <link href="http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2010/11/politicians-should-we-care-if-we-piss.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-19:/commentary/9812861</id>
    <updated>2010-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>US Against Equine Slaughter </name>
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Once again we are finding ourselves facing a critical time in the battle to get HR 503 (the anti-horse slaughter bill) passed, and Congress is getting ready to end this session in a couple of weeks. We are anxious to get our bill put up ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2010/11/politicians-should-we-care-if-we-piss.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Midwest Ranchers Find Gold in Nevada&amp;#39;s Wild Horses</title>
    <link href="http://horsesinthesouth.com/blog/index.php/2010/11/19/midwest-ranchers-find-gold-in-nevadas-wild-horses/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-18:/commentary/9836545</id>
    <updated>2010-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Horses in the South - A Horse Blog </name>
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WE MUST GET S. 1579 &#8211; The Restore Our Mustang Act (House version already passed) and H.R. 503 and S.727 (titled the same) The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act PASSED ASAP! S, 1579 WILL STOP ALL NEGATIVE ACTIVITIES BY THE BLM and RESTORE ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://horsesinthesouth.com/blog/index.php/2010/11/19/midwest-ranchers-find-gold-in-nevadas-wild-horses/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Wild horses get mysteriously dragged away</title>
    <link href="http://newmexico.watchdog.org/4755/wild-horses-get-mysteriously-dragged-away/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-15:/commentary/9789885</id>
    <updated>2010-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>New Mexico Watchdog </name>
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They are stalling in DC on bill HR 503 that would ban horse slaughter! It seems like they want to stall everything until the &#8220;new&#8221; ones come in! Puller 2:25 pm on November 18th, 2010. Geez, these ppl are so stupid. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newmexico.watchdog.org/4755/wild-horses-get-mysteriously-dragged-away/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>American Veterans: Obama Wants Our Vets to Pay for Their War ...</title>
    <link href="http://vetsis-americanveterans.blogspot.com/2010/11/obama-wants-our-vets-to-pay-for-their.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-13:/commentary/9736275</id>
    <updated>2010-11-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>American Veterans </name>
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Call your Reps to support HR 503 and S 727 (202) 225-3121. Just Say Whoa!! To Horse Slaughter - Horse Abuse &amp;middot; www.justsaywhoa.org. A glimpse into the &amp;#39;hush-hush&amp;#39; industry of slaughtering horses for human consumption. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://vetsis-americanveterans.blogspot.com/2010/11/obama-wants-our-vets-to-pay-for-their.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>American &#8220;Stinker&#8221; Wants to Turn Iconic Wild Horses into Dog Food ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/11/14/american-%E2%80%9Cstinker%E2%80%9D-wants-to-turn-iconic-wild-horses-into-dog-food/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-13:/commentary/9723799</id>
    <updated>2010-11-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
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Dog Food will be the Loophole in HR 503 also. In the 2007 version of HR503, the wording included the prohibition of the use of Slaughtered Horses for ANY REASON; however in the 2009 version of HR503 the wording has been changed to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/11/14/american-%E2%80%9Cstinker%E2%80%9D-wants-to-turn-iconic-wild-horses-into-dog-food/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>meat: Horses -- the other red meat</title>
    <link href="http://ebeyfarm.blogspot.com/2010/11/horses-other-red-meat.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-09:/commentary/10123449</id>
    <updated>2010-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>meat </name>
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What is needed is for congress to pass HR 503/S727, banning the slaughter and export to slaughter of American horses. This action could be placed in abeyance until a trigger was reached of unemployment dropping significantly (perhaps ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ebeyfarm.blogspot.com/2010/11/horses-other-red-meat.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Re-Elected Wyoming Horse Eater Plans Slaughter Gala &#171; Straight ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/11/09/re-elected-wyoming-horse-eater-plans-slaughter-gala/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-08:/commentary/9671883</id>
    <updated>2010-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
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H.R. 503 (Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009) has been stuck in the House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security since Spring of 2009. I did a little research and found that 7 of the 14 members of that committee ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/11/09/re-elected-wyoming-horse-eater-plans-slaughter-gala/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Lady Madeleine Named &#8220;Horsewoman of the Year&#8221;</title>
    <link href="http://horsebackmagazine.com/hb/archives/4633" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-07:/commentary/9836546</id>
    <updated>2010-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Horse Back Magazine </name>
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Ed Whitfield, R-Ky., received the award in 2008 for his leadership in the effort to pass HR 503/S. 727, legislation to ban the slaughter of American horses for human consumption abroad. Pickens, who delivered the keynote address at the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://horsebackmagazine.com/hb/archives/4633&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Humane Society of the United States Names Madeleine Pickens ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.madeleinepickens.com/news/humane-society-of-the-united-states-names-madeleine-pickens-%E2%80%9Chumane-horsewoman-of-the-year%E2%80%9D/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-07:/commentary/9777586</id>
    <updated>2010-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Madeleine Pickens Wild Horse Sanctuary </name>
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Ed Whitfield, R-Ky., received the award in 2008 for his leadership in the effort to pass H.R. 503/S. 727, legislation to ban the slaughter of American horses for human consumption abroad. Pickens, who delivered the keynote address at ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.madeleinepickens.com/news/humane-society-of-the-united-states-names-madeleine-pickens-%E2%80%9Chumane-horsewoman-of-the-year%E2%80%9D/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Project Child Murdering Robot: Miley Cyrus should drink in Spain ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-07:/commentary/9661783</id>
    <updated>2010-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Project Child Murdering Robot </name>
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&#8220;My friends and I supported efforts that shut down foreign-owned horse slaughterhouses in the United States, and we continue to work to pass the federal Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503/S 727), which would ban horse slaughter ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://childmurderingrobot.blogspot.com/2010/11/miley-cyrus-should-drink-in-spain-she.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Humane Society Names Madeleine Pickens &amp;quot;Humane Horsewoman of the Year&amp;quot;</title>
    <link href="http://yubanet.com/life/Humane-Society-Names-Madeleine-Pickens-Humane-Horsewoman-of-the-Year.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-07:/commentary/9661782</id>
    <updated>2010-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>YubaNet.com </name>
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Ed Whitfield, R-Ky., received the award in 2008 for his leadership in the effort to pass H.R. 503/S. 727, legislation to ban the slaughter of American horses for human consumption abroad. Pickens, who delivered the keynote address at ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://yubanet.com/life/Humane-Society-Names-Madeleine-Pickens-Humane-Horsewoman-of-the-Year.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The AHDF Applauds Senators Landrieu and Ensign for Introducing The ...</title>
    <link href="http://tdwebz.com/test/2010/11/05/the-ahdf-applauds-senators-landrieu-and-ensign-for-introducing-the-prevention-of-equine-cruelty-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-04:/commentary/9635904</id>
    <updated>2010-11-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>tdwebz.com </name>
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Dan Burton, R-Ind., introduced the House version of the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, HR 503. In the past, congressional actions on horse slaughter have shown strong, bipartisan support. In the 109th Congress, legislation to stop ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tdwebz.com/test/2010/11/05/the-ahdf-applauds-senators-landrieu-and-ensign-for-introducing-the-prevention-of-equine-cruelty-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AWI Press Release: OKLAHOMA HORSE TRAILER ACCIDENT HIGHLIGHTS THE ...</title>
    <link href="http://shelley-httpwwwcare2commypetitionsite.blogspot.com/2010/11/awi-press-release-oklahoma-horse.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-03:/commentary/9635903</id>
    <updated>2010-11-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CARE 2 SPEAK OUT ! </name>
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727/HR 503) was introduced by Senators Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and John Ensign (R-NV) in the Senate and Congressmen John Conyers (D-MI) and Dan Burton (R-IN) in the House. This bill would finally put an end to sending American horses over ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://shelley-httpwwwcare2commypetitionsite.blogspot.com/2010/11/awi-press-release-oklahoma-horse.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Mid term election results not great for horse issues | Int&amp;#39;l Fund ...</title>
    <link href="http://tuesdayshorse.wordpress.com/2010/11/03/mid-term-election-results-not-great-for-horse-issues/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-02:/commentary/9777587</id>
    <updated>2010-11-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Int'l Fund for Horses </name>
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The new governor of Wyoming Mr. Mead, according to information I have found, is anti-slaughter and in support of S. 1579 as well as H.R. 503 and S. 727. So he should be a great equalizer for evil &#8220;slaughterhouse&#8221; Sue. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tuesdayshorse.wordpress.com/2010/11/03/mid-term-election-results-not-great-for-horse-issues/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Wyoming Horse Hater Retains House Seat &#171; Straight from the Horse&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/11/03/wyoming-horse-hater-retains-house-seat/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-02:/commentary/9588322</id>
    <updated>2010-11-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
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I know one thing for sure that Pelosi would not have lifted a finger to help pass H.R 503 or S.727 and she is out as speaker. We have been trying to pass anti-slaughter bills for years and it didn&amp;#39;t make any difference which party was ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/11/03/wyoming-horse-hater-retains-house-seat/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>WTHR Channel 13 Investigates Indiana horses sent to slaughter ...</title>
    <link href="http://tuesdayshorse.wordpress.com/2010/10/30/wthr-channel-13-investigates-indiana-horses-sent-to-slaughter/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-29:/commentary/9635902</id>
    <updated>2010-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Int'l Fund for Horses </name>
    </author>
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Call, write or e-mail your Congressional members (Senators and Congress members) and tell them to support and pass H.R. 503 and S. 727 &#8211; The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act aka The Horse Slaughter Prohibition Bill! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tuesdayshorse.wordpress.com/2010/10/30/wthr-channel-13-investigates-indiana-horses-sent-to-slaughter/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>New Equine Rescue Registry Will Save Horses From Slaughter ...</title>
    <link href="http://animals.change.org/blog/view/new_equine_rescue_registry_will_save_horses_from_slaughter" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-28:/commentary/9551291</id>
    <updated>2010-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Change.org's Animals Blog </name>
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Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727). Sign Petition. 3798 People. Most Popular Petitions in Animals. Today; This Week; All-Time. 410today. Act Now! Stop killing of brown bears in Bosnia &amp;amp; Herzegovina ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://animals.change.org/blog/view/new_equine_rescue_registry_will_save_horses_from_slaughter&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Facts about the Interior Department&amp;#39;s Wild Horse and Burro ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.wildhorsepreservation.org/news/?p=2531" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-28:/commentary/9532021</id>
    <updated>2010-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign </name>
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Co-sponsor the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727) to ban horse slaughter. &#8226; Support FY 2011 Appropriations language that: - Suspends wild horse and burro roundups in all but verifiable emergency situations. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wildhorsepreservation.org/news/?p=2531&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Dark Days Loom for New Mexico Wild Horse Sanctuary | Int&amp;#39;l Fund ...</title>
    <link href="http://tuesdayshorse.wordpress.com/2010/10/27/dark-days-loom-for-new-mexico-wild-horse-sanctuary/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-26:/commentary/9551292</id>
    <updated>2010-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Int'l Fund for Horses </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
So it is VITAL that EVERYONE make this issue our daily GOAL to Call write or e-mail your Congressional members and tell them to support and pass S. 1579 &#8211; The Restore Our Mustang Act (House version has already passed) and H.R. 503 and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tuesdayshorse.wordpress.com/2010/10/27/dark-days-loom-for-new-mexico-wild-horse-sanctuary/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CAVALLI a MILANO &#171; Press Office Cavallo2m.com</title>
    <link href="http://equinews.wordpress.com/2010/10/25/cavalli-a-milano-3/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-24:/commentary/9635906</id>
    <updated>2010-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Press Office Cavallo2m.com </name>
    </author>
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Tell them you support abolishing all slaughter of American horses and to schedule votes on HR 503 or Senate Bill 727 NOW! Call: 202.225.0100 re HR 503 and [...] Dr&#382;avno prvenstvo v dresurnem jahanju 2010 ottobre 16, 2010 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://equinews.wordpress.com/2010/10/25/cavalli-a-milano-3/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Etna Country Show all&amp;#39;EnoEtna 2010 &#171; Horse Country Life.it</title>
    <link href="http://horsecountrylife.wordpress.com/2010/10/26/etna-country-show-allenoetna-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-24:/commentary/9635905</id>
    <updated>2010-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Horse Country Life.it </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Tell them you support abolishing all slaughter of American horses and to schedule votes on HR 503 or Senate Bill 727 NOW! Call: 202.225.0100 re HR 503 and [...] Dr&#382;avno prvenstvo v dresurnem jahanju 2010 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://horsecountrylife.wordpress.com/2010/10/26/etna-country-show-allenoetna-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>domenica al ranch cs horses piacenza &#171; Horse Country Life.it</title>
    <link href="http://horsecountrylife.wordpress.com/2010/10/25/domenica-al-ranch-cs-horses-piacenza/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-24:/commentary/9588323</id>
    <updated>2010-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Horse Country Life.it </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Tell them you support abolishing all slaughter of American horses and to schedule votes on HR 503 or Senate Bill 727 NOW! Call: 202.225.0100 re HR 503 and [...] Dr&#382;avno prvenstvo v dresurnem jahanju 2010 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://horsecountrylife.wordpress.com/2010/10/25/domenica-al-ranch-cs-horses-piacenza/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Phoenix wild horse and anti slaughter rally in pictures | Int&amp;#39;l ...</title>
    <link href="http://tuesdayshorse.wordpress.com/2010/10/25/phoenix-wild-horse-and-anti-slaughter-rally-in-pictures/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-24:/commentary/9485501</id>
    <updated>2010-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Int'l Fund for Horses </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Horse lovers and advocates in Phoenix put on a great rally, Saturday, October 23, 2010, protesting wild horse and burro roundups and against horse slaughter, demanding a vote on federal legislation, HR 503 and S 7272. Truly inspiring. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tuesdayshorse.wordpress.com/2010/10/25/phoenix-wild-horse-and-anti-slaughter-rally-in-pictures/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Cavalli a Milano &#171; Press Office Cavallo2m.com</title>
    <link href="http://equinews.wordpress.com/2010/10/24/cavalli-a-milano-2/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-23:/commentary/9588324</id>
    <updated>2010-10-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Press Office Cavallo2m.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Tell them you support abolishing all slaughter of American horses and to schedule votes on HR 503 or Senate Bill 727 NOW! Call: 202.225.0100 re HR 503 and [...] Dr&#382;avno prvenstvo v dresurnem jahanju 2010 ottobre 16, 2010 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://equinews.wordpress.com/2010/10/24/cavalli-a-milano-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Stenholm, Nrdc Spar On Atrazine</title>
    <link href="http://environmental-impacts-assessment.ecologiarentablejas.org/environmental-defense-fund/stenholm-nrdc-spar-on-atrazine.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-22:/commentary/9532022</id>
    <updated>2010-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>environmental impacts assessment </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Instead, members have proposed new legislation in HR503/S.727 that will further destroy the market for horses and jobs in the horse industry. I commend the Obama Administration and Congress for beginning to focus on creating jobs and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://environmental-impacts-assessment.ecologiarentablejas.org/environmental-defense-fund/stenholm-nrdc-spar-on-atrazine.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Sella da galoppo &#8220;Pioneer&#8221; nuovo no tattini daslo &#171; EquiBlog.it</title>
    <link href="http://cavallo2m.wordpress.com/2010/10/23/sella-da-galoppo-pioneer-nuovo-no-tattini-daslo/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-22:/commentary/9477045</id>
    <updated>2010-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>EquiBlog.it </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Tell them you support abolishing all slaughter of American horses and to schedule votes on HR 503 or Senate Bill 727 NOW! Call: 202.225.0100 re HR 503 and [...] Dr&#382;avno prvenstvo v dresurnem jahanju 2010 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cavallo2m.wordpress.com/2010/10/23/sella-da-galoppo-pioneer-nuovo-no-tattini-daslo/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Golden Days: Protest Against Wild Horse Roundups And Horse Slaughter</title>
    <link href="http://goldendays-suzanne.blogspot.com/2010/10/protest-against-wild-horse-roundups-and.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-22:/commentary/9477044</id>
    <updated>2010-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Golden Days </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Protesting horse slaughter and demanding an immediate vote on HR 503 and S 727, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, banning the slaughter of America&amp;#39;s equines. Scheduled Protests: BOSTON, Massachusetts DONE! When: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://goldendays-suzanne.blogspot.com/2010/10/protest-against-wild-horse-roundups-and.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Contact the President to issue an Executive Order banning horse ...</title>
    <link href="http://tuesdayshorse.wordpress.com/2010/10/22/contact-the-president-to-issue-an-executive-order-banning-horse-slaughter/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-21:/commentary/9477043</id>
    <updated>2010-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Int'l Fund for Horses </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This entry was posted in horse slaughter and tagged horse slaughter, hr 503, horse legislation, horse protection, s 727, president obama, equine legislation, executive order, equine protection, stop horse slaughter. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tuesdayshorse.wordpress.com/2010/10/22/contact-the-president-to-issue-an-executive-order-banning-horse-slaughter/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Horse Racing Wagers</title>
    <link href="http://myhorse.serricoya.com/horse-names/horse-racing-wagers.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-20:/commentary/9532024</id>
    <updated>2010-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>My Horse </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... it up in time to get out to Congress with more names and faces along with credit where credit is due for the footage i have on my video along with a list of rescues and those who support our effort to get HR 503 passed in Congress. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://myhorse.serricoya.com/horse-names/horse-racing-wagers.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sacramento Protest!</title>
    <link href="http://horsehumane.wordpress.com/2010/10/21/sacramento-protest/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-20:/commentary/9532023</id>
    <updated>2010-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Horse Plus Humane Society Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Protesting for a moratorium on all US Wild Horse roundups and demanding a vote on HR 503 The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act. CONTACT: Janet Schultz: 1fastback@att.net WHEN: October 23, 10am-2pm WHERE: at the West Steps of Capitol Bldg ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://horsehumane.wordpress.com/2010/10/21/sacramento-protest/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Vendo sella da trakking &#171; EquiBlog.it</title>
    <link href="http://cavallo2m.wordpress.com/2010/10/21/vendo-sella-da-trakking/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-20:/commentary/9459741</id>
    <updated>2010-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>EquiBlog.it </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Tell them you support abolishing all slaughter of American horses and to schedule votes on HR 503 or Senate Bill 727 NOW! Call: 202.225.0100 re HR 503 and [...] Dr&#382;avno prvenstvo v dresurnem jahanju 2010 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cavallo2m.wordpress.com/2010/10/21/vendo-sella-da-trakking/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National Call In Day - Help Stop Horse Slaughter! | Animal Law ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.animallawcoalition.com/horse-slaughter/article/1443" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-19:/commentary/9671884</id>
    <updated>2010-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Animal Law Coalition - Advocating for animals... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 503/S.B. 727 will put an end to the slaughter of American horses for human consumption. Only a federal law can stop this tragedy. As John Holland, founder and president of Equine Welfare Alliance, put it, &amp;quot;Horse slaughter is not a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.animallawcoalition.com/horse-slaughter/article/1443&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dos minutos para ayudar a la finalizaci&#243;n Masacre de caballos</title>
    <link href="http://satorrajaume.blogspot.com/2010/10/dos-minutos-para-ayudar-la-finalizacion.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-18:/commentary/9459735</id>
    <updated>2010-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Maltrato Animal: una Sociedad Enferma </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ley de prevenci&#243;n de la Crueldad Equina (HR 503 / S. 727). Firma la petici&#243;n. 3.283 firmas. Iniciar una &#187;Petici&#243;n. Stephanie Feldstein es un editor de Change.org que ha sido parte del bienestar de los animales y la comunidad de rescate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://satorrajaume.blogspot.com/2010/10/dos-minutos-para-ayudar-la-finalizacion.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Today Is National Call In Day For the Horses</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/10/19/today-is-national-call-in-day-for-the-horses/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-18:/commentary/9459732</id>
    <updated>2010-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse&amp;#39;s Heart </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Join the National Call in Day on October 19! Call Speaker Pelosi at (202) 225-0100 or her San Francisco office, (415) 556-4862, on Tuesday, October 19 and ask her to schedule a vote NOW on HR 503!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/10/19/today-is-national-call-in-day-for-the-horses/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National Call in Day requesting Pelosi schedule a vote on ...</title>
    <link href="http://members2.boardhost.com/baen/msg/1287512203.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-18:/commentary/9459731</id>
    <updated>2010-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BAEN Message Board </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Posted by M on 10/19/2010, 11:16 am; 1 response, posted 10/19/2010, 12:27 pm.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://members2.boardhost.com/baen/msg/1287512203.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Two Minutes to Help End Horse Slaughter | Animals | Change.org</title>
    <link href="http://animals.change.org/blog/view/two_minutes_to_help_end_horse_slaughter" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-18:/commentary/9459730</id>
    <updated>2010-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Change.org's Animals Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... across the U.S. will be picking up their phones and dialing Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (202-225-0100 in D.C., or 415-556-4862 in San Francisco) to ask her to schedule a vote on the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://animals.change.org/blog/view/two_minutes_to_help_end_horse_slaughter&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Federal Horse Slaughter Ban (House Bill H.R.503 and Sena ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/100041282/2568186" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-18:/commentary/9459727</id>
    <updated>2010-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Equine Advocates joins National Outcry to pass Horse Slaughter Ban and Reinstate the Protection of Wild Horses and Burros before the 111th Congress Ends.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/100041282/2568186&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What a&#8230;nah, too easy! &#171; Fugly Horse of the Day</title>
    <link href="http://fuglyblog.com/?p=2388" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-17:/commentary/9459739</id>
    <updated>2010-10-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fugly Horse of the Day </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Many organizations have joined together to ask you to call on Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday, October 19th and Ask her to schedule a vote NOW on the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503), legislation to ban the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fuglyblog.com/?p=2388&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>THE TIME HAS COME &#8211; Stop Equine Cruelty &#8211; Make the Call for the Horses</title>
    <link href="http://thepersianhorse.wordpress.com/2010/10/18/the-time-has-come-stop-equine-cruelty-make-the-call-for-the-horses/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-17:/commentary/9459738</id>
    <updated>2010-10-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Persian Horse&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please Call Senate Majority Leader, Harry Read and demand a Vote on S 727; Please Call Speak of the House Pelosi and demand a Vote on HR503. Passage of this Federal Law will Prohibit the Transport of Horses to Slaughter for Production ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepersianhorse.wordpress.com/2010/10/18/the-time-has-come-stop-equine-cruelty-make-the-call-for-the-horses/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Call In to Stop Horse Slaughter</title>
    <link href="http://www.petside.com/petsideblog/2010/10/call-in-to-stop-horse-slaughte.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-17:/commentary/9459729</id>
    <updated>2010-10-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Petside Blog - Dog &amp;amp; Cat News and Fun Stories </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
With The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (HR503/SB 311) stuck in a House agriculture subcommittee last session and the senate version scheduled for a vote, former Ohio Republican Senator, Larry Craig, threatened to put the bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.petside.com/petsideblog/2010/10/call-in-to-stop-horse-slaughte.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Bill HR 503 and Canadian Bill C-544</title>
    <link href="http://wolfie-whatwasithinking.blogspot.com/2010/10/us-bill-hr-503-and-canadian-bill-c-544.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-17:/commentary/9459728</id>
    <updated>2010-10-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>What was I thinking.....? </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
You may or may not be aware of Bill HR 503 and Bill C-544. They are to stop the transport of horses to be slaughtered for human consumption (HR 503) and to stop horse slaughter for human consumption (C-544); basically eliminating horse ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wolfie-whatwasithinking.blogspot.com/2010/10/us-bill-hr-503-and-canadian-bill-c-544.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Horse Slaughter Call-in Day - October 19th</title>
    <link href="http://animal_write.livejournal.com/39607.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-16:/commentary/9736276</id>
    <updated>2010-10-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Speak Out! Demand Justice! Animal Rights! </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
James Moran presented a letter to Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, calling on her to schedule a vote on the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, HR 503, the bill to stop the slaughter of American horses for human ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://animal_write.livejournal.com/39607.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>veganpeople: Horse Slaughter Call-in Day - October 19th</title>
    <link href="http://veganpeople.livejournal.com/4129725.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-16:/commentary/9715103</id>
    <updated>2010-10-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Vegan People </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
James Moran presented a letter to Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, calling on her to schedule a vote on the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503, the bill to stop the slaughter of American horses for human ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://veganpeople.livejournal.com/4129725.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CAVALLIaMILANO 21/24 ottobre fieramilano Rho &#171; Press Office ...</title>
    <link href="http://equinews.wordpress.com/2010/10/17/cavalliamilano-2124-ottobre-fieramilano-rho-2/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-16:/commentary/9477046</id>
    <updated>2010-10-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Press Office Cavallo2m.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Call: 202.225.0100 re HR 503 and [...] Dr&#382;avno prvenstvo v dresurnem jahanju 2010 ottobre 16, 2010. venerd&#236; 22 ottobre alle ore 17.00 &#8211; 24 ottobre alle ore 17.00 Luogo Lipica Dr&#382;avno prvenstvo v dresurnem jahanju za mlaj&#353;e mladince, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://equinews.wordpress.com/2010/10/17/cavalliamilano-2124-ottobre-fieramilano-rho-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National Call Capital Hill to Abolish Horse Slaughter Day</title>
    <link href="http://equieventi.wordpress.com/2010/10/16/national-call-capital-hill-to-abolish-horse-slaughter-day/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-15:/commentary/9459740</id>
    <updated>2010-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Equieventi.it </name>
    </author>
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Tell them you support abolishing all slaughter of American horses and to schedule votes on HR 503 or Senate Bill 727 NOW! Call: 202.225.0100 re HR 503 and 202.224.3542 re Senate Bill 727.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://equieventi.wordpress.com/2010/10/16/national-call-capital-hill-to-abolish-horse-slaughter-day/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>National Call-In Day For Our Horses October 19, 2010 Make The Call ...</title>
    <link href="http://wildhorsesneedourvoices.com/2010/10/162/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-15:/commentary/9459733</id>
    <updated>2010-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wild Horses Need Our Vocies </name>
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Call For an Immediate Vote on HR 503 and S. 727. Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act. US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. (202) 225-0100 or (415) 556-4862. Ask her to schedule a vote NOW on HR 503. US Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid at ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wildhorsesneedourvoices.com/2010/10/162/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>National Call-in Day For the Horses &#171; Straight from the Horse&amp;#39;s Heart</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.blogspot.com/2010/10/national-call-in-day-for-horses.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-13:/commentary/9459736</id>
    <updated>2010-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse&amp;#39;s Heart </name>
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... you to call on Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday, October 19th and ask her to schedule a vote NOW on The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503) legislation to ban the slaughter of American horses for human consumption. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.blogspot.com/2010/10/national-call-in-day-for-horses.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>National Call-In Day to support of the Prevention of Equine ...</title>
    <link href="http://wildforlifeactionnews.blogspot.com/2010/10/national-call-in-day-to-support-of.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-13:/commentary/9459734</id>
    <updated>2010-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Compassionate Animal.TV Blog </name>
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Please join us by calling on Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi Tuesday, October 19th and Ask her to schedule a vote NOW on the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503), legislation to ban the slaughter of American horses for human ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wildforlifeactionnews.blogspot.com/2010/10/national-call-in-day-to-support-of.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>THE ELEVENTH HOUR FOR THE HORSES &#8211; Take Action on October 19, 2010</title>
    <link href="http://thepersianhorse.wordpress.com/2010/10/14/the-eleventh-hour-for-the-horses-take-action-on-october-19-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-13:/commentary/9357491</id>
    <updated>2010-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Persian Horse&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
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Ask her to schedule a vote NOW on the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503), legislation to ban the slaughter of American horses for human consumption. Tell her she has the power to end immense suffering by scheduling the vote NOW ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepersianhorse.wordpress.com/2010/10/14/the-eleventh-hour-for-the-horses-take-action-on-october-19-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>AAHS Blogging / Updates: NATIONAL CALL-IN DAY FOR OUR HORSES ...</title>
    <link href="http://aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/10/national-call-in-day-for-our-horses.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-13:/commentary/9349176</id>
    <updated>2010-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAHS Blogging / Updates </name>
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The following organizations have joined together to ask you to call on Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday, October 19th and Ask her to schedule a vote NOW on the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503), legislation to ban ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/10/national-call-in-day-for-our-horses.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>WFLF Compassionate Animal TV: Horses: National Call-In Day to ...</title>
    <link href="http://newhopeunitedhorses.blogspot.com/2010/10/national-call-in-day-to-support-of.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-13:/commentary/9349175</id>
    <updated>2010-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WFLF Compassionate Animal TV: Horses </name>
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Please join us by calling on Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi Tuesday, October 19th and Ask her to schedule a vote NOW on the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503), legislation to ban the slaughter of American horses for human ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newhopeunitedhorses.blogspot.com/2010/10/national-call-in-day-to-support-of.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National Call-in Day For the Horses &#171; Straight from the Horse&amp;#39;s Heart</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/10/14/national-call-in-day-for-the-horses/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-13:/commentary/9349173</id>
    <updated>2010-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... to call on Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday, October 19th and ask her to schedule a vote NOW on The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503) legislation to ban the slaughter of American horses for human consumption. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/10/14/national-call-in-day-for-the-horses/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CAVALLIaMILANO 21/24 ottobre fieramilano Rho &#171; Press Office ...</title>
    <link href="http://equinews.wordpress.com/2010/10/13/cavalliamilano-2124-ottobre-fieramilano-rho/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-11:/commentary/9459742</id>
    <updated>2010-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Press Office Cavallo2m.com </name>
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Call: 202.225.0100 re HR 503 and [...] Dr&#382;avno prvenstvo v dresurnem jahanju 2010 ottobre 16, 2010. venerd&#236; 22 ottobre alle ore 17.00 &#8211; 24 ottobre alle ore 17.00 Luogo Lipica Dr&#382;avno prvenstvo v dresurnem jahanju za mlaj&#353;e mladince, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://equinews.wordpress.com/2010/10/13/cavalliamilano-2124-ottobre-fieramilano-rho/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Surrender is not a part of our vocabulary &#8211; stop the slaughter now ...</title>
    <link href="http://ourcompass.wordpress.com/2010/10/11/surrender-is-not-a-part-of-our-vocabulary-stop-the-slaughter-now/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-10:/commentary/9336706</id>
    <updated>2010-10-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Our Compass </name>
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    <content type="html">
James Moran presented a letter to Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, calling on her to schedule a vote on the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503, the bill to stop the slaughter of American horses for human ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ourcompass.wordpress.com/2010/10/11/surrender-is-not-a-part-of-our-vocabulary-stop-the-slaughter-now/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>SURRENDER is NOT PART OF OUR VOCABULARY &#8211; STOP SLAUGHTER NOW</title>
    <link href="http://thepersianhorse.wordpress.com/2010/10/10/surrender-is-not-part-of-our-vocabulary-stop-slaughter-now/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-09:/commentary/9635901</id>
    <updated>2010-10-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Persian Horse&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
James Moran presented a letter to Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, calling on her to schedule a vote on the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, HR 503, the bill to stop the slaughter of American horses for human ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepersianhorse.wordpress.com/2010/10/10/surrender-is-not-part-of-our-vocabulary-stop-slaughter-now/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>BLM Facing National Protest Rallies From Coast to Coast | Horse ...</title>
    <link href="http://horsebackmagazine.com/hb/archives/3927" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-09:/commentary/9459737</id>
    <updated>2010-10-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Horse Back Magazine </name>
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Calling for a Moratorium on all US Wild Horse &amp;amp; Burro Roundups &amp;amp; Demanding a vote on H.R. 503/S727 Contact: Kathleen azwildhorseteam@gmail.com. When: Saturday October 23, 2010 10am-2pm. Linda Horn on October 11, 2010 at 10:46 pm ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://horsebackmagazine.com/hb/archives/3927&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Telling It Like It Is</title>
    <link href="http://gerrymary.blogspot.com/2010/10/gerryblog-features-human-growth.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-08:/commentary/9309627</id>
    <updated>2010-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Telling It Like It Is </name>
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Tell your U.S. representative that you support H.R. 503 and would like him or her to sign Rep. Moran&amp;#39;s letter of support. The letter must be signed by tomorrow, September 21, so there is no time to lose&#8212;we urge you to call your rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gerrymary.blogspot.com/2010/10/gerryblog-features-human-growth.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Americans Against Horse Slaughter in Arizona: 2nd BLM Protest for ...</title>
    <link href="http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/10/2nd-blm-protest-for-phoenix.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-08:/commentary/9309626</id>
    <updated>2010-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans Against Horse Slaughter in Arizona </name>
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Calling for a Moratorium on all US Wild Horse &amp;amp; Burro Roundups &amp;amp; Demanding a vote on H.R. 503/S727. Contact: Kathleen azwildhorseteam@gmail.com. When: Saturday October 23, 2010 10am-2pm. Where: Senator John McCain&amp;#39;s Phoenix office, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/10/2nd-blm-protest-for-phoenix.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>&amp;quot;GerryBlog&amp;quot; Features: &amp;quot;HUMAN GROWTH POTENTIAL&amp;quot; LIFE, LIBERTY AND ...</title>
    <link href="http://gerrymary.blogspot.com/2010/10/gerryblog-feature-born-again-here-in_08.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-07:/commentary/9349174</id>
    <updated>2010-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Telling It Like It Is </name>
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Tell your US representative that you support HR 503 and would like him or her to sign Rep. Moran&amp;#39;s letter of support. The letter must be signed by tomorrow, September 21, so there is no time to lose&#8212;we urge you to call your rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gerrymary.blogspot.com/2010/10/gerryblog-feature-born-again-here-in_08.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>&amp;quot;GerryBlog&amp;quot; Feature: &amp;quot;BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA&amp;quot; Telling It Like ...</title>
    <link href="http://gerrymary.blogspot.com/2010/10/gerryblog-feature-born-again-here-in_07.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-06:/commentary/9336707</id>
    <updated>2010-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Telling It Like It Is </name>
    </author>
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Tell your US representative that you support HR 503 and would like him or her to sign Rep. Moran&amp;#39;s letter of support. The letter must be signed by tomorrow, September 21, so there is no time to lose&#8212;we urge you to call your rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gerrymary.blogspot.com/2010/10/gerryblog-feature-born-again-here-in_07.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>EWA Releases Report for GAO | Animal Law Coalition</title>
    <link href="http://www.animallawcoalition.com/horse-slaughter/article/1455" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-04:/commentary/9661784</id>
    <updated>2010-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Animal Law Coalition - Advocating for animals... </name>
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An affidavit from Dr. Lester Friedlander, DVM &amp;amp; former Chief USDA Inspector, was presented to the Members of Congress on February 29, 2008, urging them to support HR 503 and S311. He stated, &amp;quot;The captive bolt is not a proper instrument ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.animallawcoalition.com/horse-slaughter/article/1455&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Telling It Like It Is</title>
    <link href="http://gerrymary.blogspot.com/2010/10/gerryblog-feature-born-again-here-in_05.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-04:/commentary/9283613</id>
    <updated>2010-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Telling It Like It Is </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Tell your U.S. representative that you support H.R. 503 and would like him or her to sign Rep. Moran&amp;#39;s letter of support. The letter must be signed by tomorrow, September 21, so there is no time to lose&#8212;we urge you to call your rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gerrymary.blogspot.com/2010/10/gerryblog-feature-born-again-here-in_05.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Horses are Dying | Finding The Best Backyard Chicken Coop Plans</title>
    <link href="http://backyardchickencoopplans.net/the-horses-are-dying/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-04:/commentary/9279070</id>
    <updated>2010-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Finding The Best Backyard Chicken Coop Plans </name>
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community.hsus.org This is the new petition to our US Representatives in the House asking that they Cosponser and pass HR 503, the prevention of Equine.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://backyardchickencoopplans.net/the-horses-are-dying/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Tranquility Farm Today: Urgent: Pregnant Mare Rescue</title>
    <link href="http://tranquilityfarm.blogspot.com/2010/10/urgent-pregnant-mare-rescue.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-02:/commentary/9260062</id>
    <updated>2010-10-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tranquility Farm Today </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If you contacted your Congressman recently to ask him or her to support HR 503 I know you will be dissapointed to learn that once again no action was taken. Here is the reason action must be taken. Please read below to help save pregant ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tranquilityfarm.blogspot.com/2010/10/urgent-pregnant-mare-rescue.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>&amp;quot;GerryBlog&amp;quot; Feature: &amp;quot;BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA&amp;quot; Telling It Like ...</title>
    <link href="http://gerrymary.blogspot.com/2010/10/gerryblog-feature-born-again-here-in_02.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-01:/commentary/9302035</id>
    <updated>2010-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Telling It Like It Is </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Tell your US representative that you support HR 503 and would like him or her to sign Rep. Moran&amp;#39;s letter of support. The letter must be signed by tomorrow, September 21, so there is no time to lose&#8212;we urge you to call your rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gerrymary.blogspot.com/2010/10/gerryblog-feature-born-again-here-in_02.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Action Alerts from the National Anti-Vivisection Society</title>
    <link href="http://advocacy.britannica.com/blog/advocacy/2010/09/action-alerts-from-the-national-anti-vivisection-society-42/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-29:/commentary/9279069</id>
    <updated>2010-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Advocacy For Animals </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009, HR 503, would prohibit the slaughter of horses for human consumption in the US and would stop the transportation of these horses out of the country for slaughter. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://advocacy.britannica.com/blog/advocacy/2010/09/action-alerts-from-the-national-anti-vivisection-society-42/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Natalie Pace: Tony Curtis: Actor, Artist, Sex Symbol, Father and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/natalie-pace/tony-curtis-actor-artist-_b_746010.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-29:/commentary/9236299</id>
    <updated>2010-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Huffington Post Full Blog Feed </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Im sure Tony would have loved to see our national bill HR 503 passed that would stop the export of our horses going to these places for mere meat. Sincerely Tommy Lee. Airspace1: My prayers are with Tony and his family and I ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/natalie-pace/tony-curtis-actor-artist-_b_746010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>BLM continues murderous rampage on wild horses | Int&amp;#39;l Fund for Horses</title>
    <link href="http://tuesdayshorse.wordpress.com/2010/09/29/blm-continues-murderous-rampage-on-wild-horses/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-28:/commentary/9349177</id>
    <updated>2010-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Int'l Fund for Horses </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
PLEASE CALL&amp;lt; WRITE OR E-MAIL YOU CONGRESSIONAL MEMBERS AND TELL THEM TO STOP THE BLM AND TO SUPPORT AND PASS H.R. 503 and S.B. 727! PLEASE DO NOT WAIT TIL TOMORROW OR THE NEXT DAY OR NEXT WEEK DO IT NOW! THIS MUST STOP OUR WILD HORSES ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tuesdayshorse.wordpress.com/2010/09/29/blm-continues-murderous-rampage-on-wild-horses/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Support Stronger Laws for Horses</title>
    <link href="http://www.aldf.org/article.php?id=1481" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-28:/commentary/9302036</id>
    <updated>2010-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Animal Legal Defense Fund </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Contact your United States Representative today and ask him or her to help end the abusive practice of transporting horses by double-decker trailers and to stop the slaughter of horses for human consumption by supporting HR 305 and HR 503.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aldf.org/article.php?id=1481&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>What&amp;#39;s Going On Here | Finding Homes for Them All - by Eric ...</title>
    <link href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/wgoh/archive/2010/09/29/what-s-going-on-here-finding-homes-for-them-all.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-28:/commentary/9283612</id>
    <updated>2010-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Community Server </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
PLease ask D.C. senators and representatives to pass The Equine Cruelty Prevention Act, H.R. 503/S.727. Barbara 04 Oct 2010 9:19 AM. I just wanted to share that I did go look at some thoroughbred&amp;#39;s at Laurel Park this weekend and have ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/wgoh/archive/2010/09/29/what-s-going-on-here-finding-homes-for-them-all.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>&amp;quot;GerryBlog&amp;quot; Feature: &amp;quot;BORN AGAIN; HERE IN AMERICA&amp;quot; Telling It Like ...</title>
    <link href="http://gerrymary.blogspot.com/2010/09/gerryblog-feature-born-again-here-in_29.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-28:/commentary/9236305</id>
    <updated>2010-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Telling It Like It Is </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Tell your US representative that you support HR 503 and would like him or her to sign Rep. Moran&amp;#39;s letter of support. The letter must be signed by tomorrow, September 21, so there is no time to lose&#8212;we urge you to call your rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gerrymary.blogspot.com/2010/09/gerryblog-feature-born-again-here-in_29.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Telling It Like It Is</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-27:/commentary/9209008</id>
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Tell your U.S. representative that you support H.R. 503 and would like him or her to sign Rep. Moran&amp;#39;s letter of support. The letter must be signed by tomorrow, September 21, so there is no time to lose&#8212;we urge you to call your rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gerrymary.blogspot.com/2010/09/gerryblog-feature-born-again-here-in_28.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Penny Hill Press &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Horse Slaughter Prevention Bills ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-09-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Pending at the start of the second session of the 111th Congress are bills (H.R. 503, S. 727) that would made it a crime to knowingly possess, ship, transport, sell, deliver, or receive any horse, carcass, or horse flesh intended for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.pennyhill.com/?p=11426&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Animal Legal Defense Fund : Support Stronger Laws for Horses</title>
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      <name>Animal Legal Defense Fund </name>
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The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503) will end the slaughter of horses for human consumption and the domestic and international transport of live horses or horseflesh for human consumption. Currently, tens of thousands of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aldf.org/article.php?id=1481&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Telling It Like It Is</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-26:/commentary/9203742</id>
    <updated>2010-09-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Telling It Like It Is </name>
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Tell your U.S. representative that you support H.R. 503 and would like him or her to sign Rep. Moran&amp;#39;s letter of support. The letter must be signed by tomorrow, September 21, so there is no time to lose&#8212;we urge you to call your rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gerrymary.blogspot.com/2010/09/gerryblog-feature-born-again-here-in_27.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Support Stronger Laws for Horses : Small Donations</title>
    <link href="http://smalldonations.org/?p=19578" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-26:/commentary/9203741</id>
    <updated>2010-09-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Small Donations </name>
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... United States Representative today and ask him or her to help end the abusive practice of transporting horses by double-decker trailers and to stop the slaughter of horses for human consumption by supporting H.R. 305 and H.R. 503. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://smalldonations.org/?p=19578&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Natural Resources: Horse Slaughter Prevention Bills and Issues</title>
    <link href="http://natural-resources-reports.blogspot.com/2010/09/horse-slaughter-prevention-bills-and.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-26:/commentary/9203738</id>
    <updated>2010-09-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Natural Resources </name>
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Pending at the start of the second session of the 111th Congress are bills (H.R. 503, S. 727) that would made it a crime to knowingly possess, ship, transport, sell, deliver, or receive any horse, carcass, or horse flesh intended for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://natural-resources-reports.blogspot.com/2010/09/horse-slaughter-prevention-bills-and.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Truth behind HR503 and those that won&amp;#39;t tell it!</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-25:/commentary/9220292</id>
    <updated>2010-09-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>US Wranglers </name>
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Recently the House voted on a bill (HR 503) to ban the processing of horses for meat, a practice that lawmakers thought they already had ended. Instead of banning it outright, Congress pulled the salaries and expenses of federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://uswranglers.com/?p=369&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Telling It Like It Is</title>
    <link href="http://gerrymary.blogspot.com/2010/09/gerryblog-feature-born-again-here-in_26.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-25:/commentary/9195332</id>
    <updated>2010-09-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Telling It Like It Is </name>
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Tell your U.S. representative that you support H.R. 503 and would like him or her to sign Rep. Moran&amp;#39;s letter of support. The letter must be signed by tomorrow, September 21, so there is no time to lose&#8212;we urge you to call your rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gerrymary.blogspot.com/2010/09/gerryblog-feature-born-again-here-in_26.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Straight from the Horse&amp;#39;s Heart: THE U.S. Equine Advocacy Letter ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.blogspot.com/2010/09/us-equine-advocacy-letter-to-nancy.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-23:/commentary/9182724</id>
    <updated>2010-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
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THE U.S. Equine Advocacy Letter to Nancy Pelosi &#171; Straight from the Horse&amp;#39;s Heart A copy of the actual letter signed by 83 Congressman asking Nancy Pelosi to act on behalf of the American Horse by putting H.R. 503 up to vote. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.blogspot.com/2010/09/us-equine-advocacy-letter-to-nancy.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Telling It Like It Is</title>
    <link href="http://gerrymary.blogspot.com/2010/09/gerryblog-feature-born-again-here-in_24.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-23:/commentary/9182723</id>
    <updated>2010-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Telling It Like It Is </name>
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Tell your U.S. representative that you support H.R. 503 and would like him or her to sign Rep. Moran&amp;#39;s letter of support. The letter must be signed by tomorrow, September 21, so there is no time to lose&#8212;we urge you to call your rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gerrymary.blogspot.com/2010/09/gerryblog-feature-born-again-here-in_24.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>International: Various Petitions &#8211; Please Support &#171; Serbian ...</title>
    <link href="http://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2010/09/24/international-various-petitions-please-support/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-23:/commentary/9182719</id>
    <updated>2010-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Serbian Animals Voice (SAV) </name>
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2) Move the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/ S. 727) out of committee for Congress to vote on it. http://animals.change.org/petitions/view/protect_wild_horses_from_capture_-_and_all_horses_from_slaughter. &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2010/09/24/international-various-petitions-please-support/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Round Up and Slaughter Wyomings Response to Too Many Horses | All ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.allword-news.co.uk/2010/09/23/round-up-and-slaughter-wyomings-response-to-too-many-horses/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-22:/commentary/9260066</id>
    <updated>2010-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>All Global News on One Page </name>
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The bill is a companion to HR 503 the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009, re- introduced by Congressman John Conyers Jr. (D-MI), Representative Dan Burton (R-IN) and others. The Senate bill was referred to committee as of June ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.allword-news.co.uk/2010/09/23/round-up-and-slaughter-wyomings-response-to-too-many-horses/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Paula B. Mays: Round Up and Slaughter Wyoming&amp;#39;s Response to Too ...</title>
    <link href="http://gardenwindmill.brighterplanet.org/garden-windmill/the-garden-windmill/paula-b-mays-round-up-and-slaughter-wyomings-response-to-too-many-horses" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-22:/commentary/9236304</id>
    <updated>2010-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Garden Windmill - Renewable Energy Facts,... </name>
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The bill is a companion to HR 503 the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009, re- introduced by Congressman John Conyers Jr. (D-MI), Representative Dan Burton (R-IN) and others. The Senate bill was referred to committee as of June ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gardenwindmill.brighterplanet.org/garden-windmill/the-garden-windmill/paula-b-mays-round-up-and-slaughter-wyomings-response-to-too-many-horses&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Paula B. Mays: Round Up and Slaughter Wyoming&amp;#39;s Response to Too ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/paula-b-mays/roundup-and-slaughter-wyo_b_736532.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-22:/commentary/9182720</id>
    <updated>2010-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Huffington Post Full Blog Feed </name>
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The bill is a companion to HR 503 the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009, re- introduced by Congressman John Conyers Jr. (D-MI), Representative Dan Burton (R-IN) and others. The Senate bill was referred to committee as of June ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/paula-b-mays/roundup-and-slaughter-wyo_b_736532.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Here we go again with HR 503</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-21:/commentary/9203739</id>
    <updated>2010-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>US Wranglers </name>
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They are still trying to reintroduce the anti- slaughter bill for horses and many want to adopt the Pickens&amp;#39; offer for a free horse state. But you read this article I&amp;#39;ve put together and see if you think it&amp;#39;s a good deal for the horses, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://uswranglers.com/?p=271&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>FanStory.com - Beauty and the Beast by BarnCat</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-21:/commentary/9182722</id>
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      <name>FanStory.com - Today's Top Stories </name>
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This is a companion bill to HR 503, reintroduced by Representatives John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) and Dan Burton (R-IN) as the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009. Neither bill has been passed. Sue Wallis wants to build a slaughterhouse ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fanstory.com/displaystory.jsp?id=375072&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Arkansas Blogging and Updates: Effort to have HR 503 moved out of ...</title>
    <link href="http://arkansas-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/09/effort-to-have-hr-503-moved-out-of.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-21:/commentary/9168595</id>
    <updated>2010-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Arkansas Blogging and Updates </name>
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Effort to have HR 503 moved out of committee. No Arkansans on the list. I&amp;#39;m not surprised .. There are a few congressional members have the courage of their convictions and are able to articulate their position on an issue whether they ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansas-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/09/effort-to-have-hr-503-moved-out-of.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Protect Wild Horses From Capture &#8212; And All Horses From Slau &#8230;</title>
    <link href="http://animals.advertisingblogs.org/2010/09/22/protect-wild-horses-from-capture-and-all-horses-from-slau/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-20:/commentary/9220294</id>
    <updated>2010-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Animals Advertising Blogs </name>
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Protect Wild Horses From Capture &#8212; And All Horses From Slau &#8230; URGE US GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TO: 1) Suspend all BLM wild horse /burro capture and confinement operations. 2) Move the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503/ S. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://animals.advertisingblogs.org/2010/09/22/protect-wild-horses-from-capture-and-all-horses-from-slau/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Speak Your Mind!!!: End Horse Slaughter</title>
    <link href="http://www.pakblogging.com/2010/09/speak-your-mind-end-horse-slaughter/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-20:/commentary/9220291</id>
    <updated>2010-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PakBlogging </name>
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He has composed a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asking her to allow HR 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, to be voted on by the full House of Representatives. Rep. Moran is now gathering signatures of support from members ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pakblogging.com/2010/09/speak-your-mind-end-horse-slaughter/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Speak Your Mind!!!: End Horse Slaughter</title>
    <link href="http://zainad.blogspot.com/2010/09/end-horse-slaughter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-20:/commentary/9168594</id>
    <updated>2010-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Speak Your Mind!!! </name>
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He has composed a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asking her to allow H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, to be voted on by the full House of Representatives. Rep. Moran is now gathering signatures of support from ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zainad.blogspot.com/2010/09/end-horse-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Protect Wild Horses From Capture -- And All Horses From Slau ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/100041282/2407593" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-20:/commentary/9168593</id>
    <updated>2010-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Care2 News Network </name>
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URGE US GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TO: 1) Suspend all BLM wild horse/burro capture and confinement operations. 2) Move the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503/ S. 727) out of committee for Congress to vote on it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/100041282/2407593&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Telling It Like It Is</title>
    <link href="http://gerrymary.blogspot.com/2010/09/gerryblog-feature-born-again-here-in_21.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-20:/commentary/9160936</id>
    <updated>2010-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Telling It Like It Is </name>
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Tell your U.S. representative that you support H.R. 503 and would like him or her to sign Rep. Moran&amp;#39;s letter of support. The letter must be signed by tomorrow, September 21, so there is no time to lose&#8212;we urge you to call your rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gerrymary.blogspot.com/2010/09/gerryblog-feature-born-again-here-in_21.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Equine Mission to D.C. in Full Swing &#171; Straight from the Horse&amp;#39;s Heart</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/09/20/equine-mission-to-d-c-in-full-swing/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-20:/commentary/9160935</id>
    <updated>2010-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
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Simone Netherlands of Respect4horses reports that the first day of lobbying has been a huge success BUT we still need at least 20 more signatures on the letter supporting H.R. 503 and we only have until 1700 hrs on Tuesday to acquire ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/09/20/equine-mission-to-d-c-in-full-swing/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ACTION ALERT: Help Bring Horse Slaughter to a Vote--Please A ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/2406575" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-20:/commentary/9160934</id>
    <updated>2010-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Care2 News Network </name>
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I hope &amp;amp; pray H.R.503 passes! I know Missouri&amp;#39;s state rep., Todd Akin, is FOR horse slaughter, I&amp;#39;ve already been there, done that, unfortunately! Hopefully, he can be swayed to change his mind, for the horses&amp;#39; sakes! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/2406575&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>National Horse Group Urges Passage to Equine Cruelty Act</title>
    <link href="http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/09/national-horse-group-urges-passage-to.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-19:/commentary/9190405</id>
    <updated>2010-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans Against Horse Slaughter in Arizona </name>
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Moran and sign the letter calling on Speaker Pelosi to schedule a vote on the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, HR 503. Be sure to tell your representative that you live in his or her district and ask for a copy of the letter with your ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/09/national-horse-group-urges-passage-to.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Telling It Like It Is</title>
    <link href="http://gerrymary.blogspot.com/2010/09/gerryblog-feature-born-again-here-in_20.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-19:/commentary/9168596</id>
    <updated>2010-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Telling It Like It Is </name>
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Tell your U.S. representative that you support H.R. 503 and would like him or her to sign Rep. Moran&amp;#39;s letter of support. The letter must be signed by tomorrow, September 21, so there is no time to lose&#8212;we urge you to call your rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gerrymary.blogspot.com/2010/09/gerryblog-feature-born-again-here-in_20.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Help Bring Horse Slaughter to a Vote &#8212; Please Act Now!</title>
    <link href="http://horsesinthesouth.com/blog/index.php/2010/09/20/help-bring-horse-slaughter-to-a-vote-please-act-now/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-19:/commentary/9154150</id>
    <updated>2010-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Horses in the South - A Horse Blog </name>
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He has composed a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asking her to allow H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, to be voted on by the full House of Representatives. Rep. Moran is now gathering signatures of support from ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://horsesinthesouth.com/blog/index.php/2010/09/20/help-bring-horse-slaughter-to-a-vote-please-act-now/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>North Carolina Blogging and Updates: The time to call / fax is now!</title>
    <link href="http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2010/09/time-to-call-fax-is-now.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-19:/commentary/9154149</id>
    <updated>2010-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>North Carolina Blogging and Updates </name>
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H.R. 503 will put an end to the slaughter of American horses. Only a federal law can stop this tragedy. As John Holland, founder and president of Equine Welfare Alliance, put it, &amp;quot;Horse slaughter is not a &amp;#39;necessary evil&amp;#39;, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2010/09/time-to-call-fax-is-now.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Speaker Pelosi: Bring the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. ...</title>
    <link href="http://themustangproject.wordpress.com/2010/09/20/speaker-pelosi-bring-the-prevention-of-equine-cruelty-act-h-r-503-to-a-vote-by-the-full-house-of-representatives-immediately/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-19:/commentary/9154148</id>
    <updated>2010-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The ~Texas~ Mustang Project's Blog </name>
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Moran and members of the House of Representatives will present the letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. The letter calls on Speaker Pelosi to bring the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503, to a vote by the full House of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://themustangproject.wordpress.com/2010/09/20/speaker-pelosi-bring-the-prevention-of-equine-cruelty-act-h-r-503-to-a-vote-by-the-full-house-of-representatives-immediately/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Wild Horse (and Burro) Warriors: SOS for HR 503 - Action Needed Now!</title>
    <link href="http://wildhorsewarriors.blogspot.com/2010/09/sos-for-hr-503-action-needed-now.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-19:/commentary/9154147</id>
    <updated>2010-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wild Horse (and Burro) Warriors </name>
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I write to you in strong support of the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503), legislation to ban the slaughter of American horses for human consumption and prevent the export of live horses for the same purpose. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wildhorsewarriors.blogspot.com/2010/09/sos-for-hr-503-action-needed-now.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>(Updated on Sept. 20th) Fallon Auction, Saturday, September 18 ...</title>
    <link href="http://themustangproject.wordpress.com/2010/09/19/fallon-auction-saturday-september-18-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-18:/commentary/9283614</id>
    <updated>2010-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The ~Texas~ Mustang Project's Blog </name>
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With HR.503 possibly being resurrected, the lack of accountability in the chain of transactions involving horses intended for food is the big story here. It is discussed in greater detail in the AOWHA article. &#8220;:O) Willis. From Willis&#8230; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://themustangproject.wordpress.com/2010/09/19/fallon-auction-saturday-september-18-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Animal Fairy Blog: Book Release: A Loveable Creature Empowered ...</title>
    <link href="http://theanimalfairy.blogspot.com/2010/09/book-release-loveable-creature.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-18:/commentary/9149607</id>
    <updated>2010-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Animal Fairy Blog </name>
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On January 15th, 2009, The 111th Congress introduced The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act H.R.503/S727 with strong commitment to move this legislation through the process as quickly as possible and spare horses (both domestic and wild) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://theanimalfairy.blogspot.com/2010/09/book-release-loveable-creature.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ACTION ALERT: Can the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act Stil ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/2387908" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-18:/commentary/9149606</id>
    <updated>2010-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network </name>
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With mid-term elections fast approaching in November, there are relatively few days left in this Congressional session. But there is still time to pass the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, HR 503/SB 727 which would end the slaughter of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/2387908&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>National Horse Group Urges Passage to Equine Cruelty Act | Horse ...</title>
    <link href="http://horsebackmagazine.com/hb/archives/3110" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-17:/commentary/9260063</id>
    <updated>2010-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Horse Back Magazine </name>
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Equine Welfare Alliance Issues Call to Arms On HR 503 Photo by Steven Long CHICAGO, (EWA) - Representative James Moran needs your help ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://horsebackmagazine.com/hb/archives/3110&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Letter seeks urgent action on anti-slaughter bill | Horsetalk.co ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2010/09/101.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-17:/commentary/9149605</id>
    <updated>2010-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Horsetalk.co.nz Headlines </name>
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We write to you in strong support of the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503), legislation to ban the slaughter of American horses for human consumption and prevent the export of live horses for the same purpose. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2010/09/101.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>BREAKING NEWS! Contact Your Representative for the Prevention of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.allpetspost.org/allhorsespost/?p=4000" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-17:/commentary/9145489</id>
    <updated>2010-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The AllHorses Post </name>
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Representative James Moran needs your help to get HR 503 to a vote in the House! US Representative James Moran is circulating the letter set out below ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.allpetspost.org/allhorsespost/?p=4000&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ACTION ALERT: URGENT: Breaking Miracle for the Horses, Lette ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/2383898" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-17:/commentary/9145488</id>
    <updated>2010-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network </name>
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We write to you in strong support of the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503), legislation to ban the slaughter of American horses for human consumption and prevent the export of live horses for the same purpose. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/2383898&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Representative James Moran attempts to get H.R. 503 up for a vote ...</title>
    <link href="http://hanaelehrecentnews.posterous.com/representative-james-moran-attempts-to-get-hr" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-17:/commentary/9145487</id>
    <updated>2010-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Recent Equine News </name>
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Moran and sign the letter calling on Speaker Pelosi to schedule a vote on the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503. Be sure to tell your representative that you live in his or her district and ask for a copy of the letter with ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hanaelehrecentnews.posterous.com/representative-james-moran-attempts-to-get-hr&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>URGENT: Breaking Miracle for the Horses, Letters MUST be sent to ...</title>
    <link href="http://ourcompass.wordpress.com/2010/09/17/urgent-breaking-miracle-for-the-horses-letters-must-be-sent-to-pelosi-by-tuesday/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-16:/commentary/9279068</id>
    <updated>2010-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Our Compass </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 503 will put an end to the slaughter of American horses. Only a federal law can stop this tragedy. As John Holland, founder and president of Equine Welfare Alliance, put it, &#8220;Horse slaughter is not a &amp;#39;necessary evil&amp;#39;, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ourcompass.wordpress.com/2010/09/17/urgent-breaking-miracle-for-the-horses-letters-must-be-sent-to-pelosi-by-tuesday/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Copy and Send this Letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi! End Horse ...</title>
    <link href="http://zumasrescueranch.wordpress.com/2010/09/17/copy-and-send-this-letter-to-house-speaker-nancy-pelosi-end-horse-transport-for-slaughter/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-16:/commentary/9182721</id>
    <updated>2010-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Zuma&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
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We write to you in strong support of the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503), legislation to ban the slaughter of American horses for human consumption and prevent the export of live horses for the same purpose. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zumasrescueranch.wordpress.com/2010/09/17/copy-and-send-this-letter-to-house-speaker-nancy-pelosi-end-horse-transport-for-slaughter/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>48 Legs in Casa Grande: Wild Horse (and Burro) Warriors ...</title>
    <link href="http://48legs.blogspot.com/2010/09/wild-horse-and-burro-warriors.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-16:/commentary/9145490</id>
    <updated>2010-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>48 Legs in Casa Grande </name>
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Wild Horse (and Burro) Warriors: Representative James Moran needs your help to get H.R. 503 to a vote in the House! Wild Horse (and Burro) Warriors: Representative James Moran needs your help to get H.R. 503 to a vote in the House! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://48legs.blogspot.com/2010/09/wild-horse-and-burro-warriors.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Tranquility Farm Today: Urgent. Act to End Horse Slaughter</title>
    <link href="http://tranquilityfarm.blogspot.com/2010/09/urgent-act-to-end-horse-slaughter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-16:/commentary/9139511</id>
    <updated>2010-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tranquility Farm Today </name>
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We write to you in strong support of the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503), legislation to ban the slaughter of American horses for human consumption and prevent the export of live horses for the same purpose. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tranquilityfarm.blogspot.com/2010/09/urgent-act-to-end-horse-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
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    <title>Americans Against Horse Slaughter in Arizona: Please Join This ...</title>
    <link href="http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/09/please-join-this-effort-to-end-horse.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-16:/commentary/9139510</id>
    <updated>2010-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans Against Horse Slaughter in Arizona </name>
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Moran and sign the letter calling on Speaker Pelosi to schedule a vote on the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503. Be sure to tell your representative that you live in his or her district and ask for a copy of the letter with ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/09/please-join-this-effort-to-end-horse.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Wild Horse (and Burro) Warriors: Representative James Moran needs ...</title>
    <link href="http://wildhorsewarriors.blogspot.com/2010/09/representative-james-moran-needs-your.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-16:/commentary/9139509</id>
    <updated>2010-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wild Horse (and Burro) Warriors </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 503 will put an end to the slaughter of American horses. Only a federal law can stop this tragedy. As John Holland, founder and president of Equine Welfare Alliance, put it, &amp;quot;Horse slaughter is not a &amp;#39;necessary evil&amp;#39;, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wildhorsewarriors.blogspot.com/2010/09/representative-james-moran-needs-your.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Horse Slaughter,Senators Take Note!</title>
    <link href="http://www.sell-your-promissory-note.com/archives/1085" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-11:/commentary/9220296</id>
    <updated>2010-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sell your RealEstate Secured Promissory... </name>
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... it up in time to get out to Congress with more names and faces along with credit where credit is due for the footage i have on my video along with a list of rescues and those who support our effort to get HR 503 passed in Congress. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sell-your-promissory-note.com/archives/1085&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Save Wild Mustangs From Slaughter - Team Shelby</title>
    <link href="http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?/topic/60620-save-wild-mustangs-from-slaughter/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-11:/commentary/9103212</id>
    <updated>2010-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TeamShelby.com </name>
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Write your representative in support of the Equine Cruelty Prevention Act H.R.503. This bill will make it illegal to buy, sell or ship American horses to slaughter for human consumption. Click here to contact your representative now. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?/topic/60620-save-wild-mustangs-from-slaughter/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>If HR503 Dies, Horses Will Die, CALL NOW! &#171; Our Compass</title>
    <link href="http://ourcompass.wordpress.com/2010/09/11/if-hr503-dies-horses-will-die-call-now/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-10:/commentary/9671885</id>
    <updated>2010-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Our Compass </name>
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IT WILL NOT STOP UNTIL H.R.503 IS PASSED IN CONGRESS&#8230;..16 PEOPLE HOLD THE POWER TO MAKE IT STOP..WILL YOU CALL THEM PLEASE&#8230;IF THIS BILL IS NOT PASSED BY NOVEMBER 4, HORSES WILL BE TRANSPORTED ACROSS OUR BORDERS TO DIE AGONIZING DEATHS ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ourcompass.wordpress.com/2010/09/11/if-hr503-dies-horses-will-die-call-now/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Washed-out Texas racehorses go to rehab, auction or meat market ...</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.chron.com/apetschronicle/2010/09/washed-out_texas_racehorses_go_to_rehab_auction_or_meat_market.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-08:/commentary/9121338</id>
    <updated>2010-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>A Pets Chronicle </name>
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For those who condemn the closing of American slaughter houses, Congress had had H.R. 503/S. 727 before them for several years but have not passed them. These bills will make it a crime to transport horses to other countries for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.chron.com/apetschronicle/2010/09/washed-out_texas_racehorses_go_to_rehab_auction_or_meat_market.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Help Pass the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act ! TAKE ACTION ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/100041282/2314193" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-07:/commentary/9070537</id>
    <updated>2010-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network </name>
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Tell your Federal representatives to vote YES on HR 503 and SB 727 to prevent cruelty to horses used for human consumption.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/100041282/2314193&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Perfect Time to End the Slaughter of American Horses - Care2 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/100041282/2311964" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-06:/commentary/9092984</id>
    <updated>2010-09-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network </name>
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Thursday September 9, 2010, 12:54 pm. What is needed is for Congress to pass HR 503 / S 727, banning the slaughter and export to slaughter of American horses. send green star | flag as inappropriate. Why is this inappropriate? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/100041282/2311964&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Stenholm, Nrdc Spar On Atrazine | www.durabe.com</title>
    <link href="http://www.durabe.com/stenholm-nrdc-spar-on-atrazine-2.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-05:/commentary/9283615</id>
    <updated>2010-09-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>www.durabe.com </name>
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Instead, members have proposed new legislation in H.R.503/S.727 that will further destroy the market for horses and jobs in the horse industry. I commend the Obama Administration and Congress for beginning to focus on creating jobs and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.durabe.com/stenholm-nrdc-spar-on-atrazine-2.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Fence Going Up To Keep Pryor Horses Off Forest &#171;</title>
    <link href="http://thecloudfoundation.wordpress.com/2010/09/04/fence-going-up-to-keep-pryor-horses-off-forest/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-02:/commentary/9190406</id>
    <updated>2010-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Untitled </name>
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But there is still time to pass the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503/S.B. 727 which would end the slaughter of American horses for human consumption. U.S. Representative James Moran is circulating the letter set out below to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thecloudfoundation.wordpress.com/2010/09/04/fence-going-up-to-keep-pryor-horses-off-forest/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AAHS Blogging / Updates: The Perfect Time to End the Slaughter of ...</title>
    <link href="http://aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/09/perfect-time-to-end-slaughter-of.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-02:/commentary/9043432</id>
    <updated>2010-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAHS Blogging / Updates </name>
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What is needed is for congress to pass HR 503 / S 727, banning the slaughter and export to slaughter of American horses. This action could be placed in abeyance until a trigger was reached of unemployment dropping significantly (perhaps ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/09/perfect-time-to-end-slaughter-of.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Arkansas Blogging and Updates: WTF? Clueless is as clueless does.</title>
    <link href="http://arkansas-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/09/wtf-clueless-is-as-clueless-does.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-01:/commentary/9477047</id>
    <updated>2010-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arkansas Blogging and Updates </name>
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Is anyone in Congress able to talk coherently on any issue, let alone HR 503 or the ROAM Act? It makes no sense to me to keep electing these incompetent, inarticulate dunces to Congress. You? Posted by Arkansas Blogging and Updates at ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansas-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/09/wtf-clueless-is-as-clueless-does.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Perfect Time to End the Slaughter of American Horses ...</title>
    <link href="http://canadianhorsedefencecoalition.wordpress.com/2010/09/02/the-perfect-time-to-end-the-slaughter-of-american-horses/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-01:/commentary/9086979</id>
    <updated>2010-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Canadian Horse Defence Coalition's Blog </name>
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What is needed is for congress to pass HR 503 / S 727, banning the slaughter and export to slaughter of American horses. This action could be placed in abeyance until a trigger was reached of unemployment dropping significantly (perhaps ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://canadianhorsedefencecoalition.wordpress.com/2010/09/02/the-perfect-time-to-end-the-slaughter-of-american-horses/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Action Alerts from the National Anti-Vivisection Society</title>
    <link href="http://advocacy.britannica.com/blog/advocacy/2010/09/action-alerts-from-the-national-anti-vivisection-society-39/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-01:/commentary/9086978</id>
    <updated>2010-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Advocacy For Animals </name>
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The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009, HR 503 and S. 727, would end the slaughter of horses for food for human consumption throughout the states and prohibit the transport of horses to Canada or Mexico to be slaughtered for human ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://advocacy.britannica.com/blog/advocacy/2010/09/action-alerts-from-the-national-anti-vivisection-society-39/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>US downturn provides rare chance to end slaughter trade ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2010/09/021.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-01:/commentary/9070538</id>
    <updated>2010-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Horsetalk.co.nz Headlines </name>
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What is needed is for congress to pass HR 503 / S 727, banning the slaughter and export to slaughter of American horses. This action could be placed in abeyance until a trigger was reached of unemployment dropping significantly (perhaps ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2010/09/021.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Perfect Time to End the Slaughter of American Horses ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/09/02/the-perfect-time-to-end-the-slaughter-of-american-horses/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-01:/commentary/9056842</id>
    <updated>2010-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
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What is needed is for congress to pass HR 503 / S 727, banning the slaughter and export to slaughter of American horses. This action could be placed in abeyance until a trigger was reached of unemployment dropping significantly (perhaps ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/09/02/the-perfect-time-to-end-the-slaughter-of-american-horses/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>New Jersey Blogging Updates: The Perfect Time to End the Slaughter ...</title>
    <link href="http://newjersey-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/09/editorial-by-john-holland.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-01:/commentary/9036661</id>
    <updated>2010-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New Jersey Blogging Updates </name>
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What is needed is for congress to pass HR 503 / S 727, banning the slaughter and export to slaughter of American horses. This action could be placed in abeyance until a trigger was reached of unemployment dropping significantly (perhaps ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newjersey-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/09/editorial-by-john-holland.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The perfect time to end the slaughter of American horses</title>
    <link href="http://www.harnesslink.com/www/Article.cgi?ID=83373" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-31:/commentary/9220295</id>
    <updated>2010-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Untitled </name>
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What is needed is for congress to pass HR 503 / S 727, banning the slaughter and export to slaughter of American horses. This action could be placed in abeyance until a trigger was reached of unemployment dropping significantly (perhaps ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.harnesslink.com/www/Article.cgi?ID=83373&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Maltrato Animal: una Sociedad Enferma: Ayudar a detener la ...</title>
    <link href="http://satorrajaume.blogspot.com/2010/08/ayudar-detener-la-propagacion-de.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-25:/commentary/9056843</id>
    <updated>2010-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Maltrato Animal: una Sociedad Enferma </name>
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Dakota del Sur legislatura pas&#243; una resoluci&#243;n, HCR 1003, que exig&#237;an el retorno de la masacre de caballos a los EE.UU. La resoluci&#243;n, exhorta al Congreso para derrotar a la Prevenci&#243;n de la Crueldad Equina ley, HR 503/SB 727. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://satorrajaume.blogspot.com/2010/08/ayudar-detener-la-propagacion-de.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Horse | California Anti-Slaughter Resolution Passes</title>
    <link href="http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=16869" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-25:/commentary/9036663</id>
    <updated>2010-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TheHorse.com News </name>
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Introduced in February, SJR 22 calls on federal lawmakers to pass HR 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act and SB727, its twin senate bill. Both bills prohibit the transport, sale, delivery, or export of horses for slaughter for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=16869&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>California Lawmakers Call on Congress to Take Swift Action to Stop ...</title>
    <link href="http://yubanet.com/california/California-Lawmakers-Call-on-Congress-to-Take-Swift-Action-to-Stop-Horse-Slaughter.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-25:/commentary/9009677</id>
    <updated>2010-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>YubaNet.com </name>
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The federal legislation (H.R. 503/S. 727), is co-sponsored by U.S. Sens. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., and Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., as well as 24 bi-partisan members of the U.S. House delegation from California. Both the House and Senate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://yubanet.com/california/California-Lawmakers-Call-on-Congress-to-Take-Swift-Action-to-Stop-Horse-Slaughter.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>California Anti-Slaughter Resolution Passes | BloodHorse.com</title>
    <link href="http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/58582/california-anti-slaughter-resolution-passes" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-24:/commentary/9009676</id>
    <updated>2010-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Thoroughbred News | BloodHorse.com </name>
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Introduced in February, SJR 22 calls on federal lawmakers to pass HR 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act and SB727, its twin senate bill. Both bills prohibit the transport, sale, delivery, or export of horses for slaughter for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/58582/california-anti-slaughter-resolution-passes&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Your View: Letters to the editor (Aug. 22) - Las Cruces Sun-News</title>
    <link href="http://www.lcsun-news.com/las_cruces-opinion/ci_15868671" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-22:/commentary/9036664</id>
    <updated>2010-08-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Opinion </name>
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I have been solicited by mail by the Humane Society Legislative fund to write to my congressmen to support the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503 and S.B.727). I strong believe that the passing of this act will accomplish the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lcsun-news.com/las_cruces-opinion/ci_15868671&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Americans Against Horse Slaughter in Arizona: Obama Administration ...</title>
    <link href="http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/08/obama-administration-accelerates.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-19:/commentary/8961947</id>
    <updated>2010-08-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans Against Horse Slaughter in Arizona </name>
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3) Co-sponsor the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727) to ban horse slaughter. In Defense of Animals, located in San Rafael, Calif., is an international animal protection organization with more than 85000 members and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/08/obama-administration-accelerates.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>17 Horses From Deadly Okla Trailer Crash Get Second Chance ...</title>
    <link href="http://canada.montreal.crwepicks.com/?p=5356&amp;amp;aidref=A1090562095" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-17:/commentary/9477048</id>
    <updated>2010-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Canada Montreal with CRWE Picks </name>
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The HSUS is working to pass federal legislation, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S.727) to permanently end the slaughter of American horses for human consumption abroad. The Views and Opinions Expressed by the author are ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://canada.montreal.crwepicks.com/?p=5356&amp;amp;aidref=A1090562095&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>17 Horses From Deadly Okla Trailer Crash Get Second Chance ...</title>
    <link href="http://canada.quebec-city.bestotc.com/?p=5570&amp;amp;aidref=A1090567128" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-17:/commentary/9195333</id>
    <updated>2010-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Canada Quebec-City with Best Otc </name>
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The HSUS is working to pass federal legislation, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S.727) to permanently end the slaughter of American horses for human consumption abroad. The Views and Opinions Expressed by the author are ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://canada.quebec-city.bestotc.com/?p=5570&amp;amp;aidref=A1090567128&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>17 Horses From Deadly Okla Trailer Crash Get Second Chance ...</title>
    <link href="http://germany.berlin.crwefinance.com/?p=7475&amp;amp;aidref=A1090564353" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-17:/commentary/9121339</id>
    <updated>2010-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Berlin, Germany with CRWE Finance </name>
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The HSUS is working to pass federal legislation, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S.727) to permanently end the slaughter of American horses for human consumption abroad. The Views and Opinions Expressed by the author are ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://germany.berlin.crwefinance.com/?p=7475&amp;amp;aidref=A1090564353&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>17 Horses From Deadly Okla Trailer Crash Get Second Chance | Dr ...</title>
    <link href="http://drstockpick.com/?p=10503" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-17:/commentary/8961948</id>
    <updated>2010-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dr Stock Pick </name>
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The HSUS is working to pass federal legislation, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S.727) to permanently end the slaughter of American horses for human consumption abroad. The Views and Opinions Expressed by the author are ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://drstockpick.com/?p=10503&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>17 Horses From Deadly Okla Trailer Crash Get Second Chance ...</title>
    <link href="http://canada.vancouver.bestotc.com/?p=5570&amp;amp;aidref=A1090530883" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-17:/commentary/8955984</id>
    <updated>2010-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Canada Vancouver with Best Otc </name>
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The HSUS is working to pass federal legislation, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S.727) to permanently end the slaughter of American horses for human consumption abroad. The Views and Opinions Expressed by the author are ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://canada.vancouver.bestotc.com/?p=5570&amp;amp;aidref=A1090530883&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>17 Horses From Deadly Okla Trailer Crash Get Second Chance | Horse ...</title>
    <link href="http://horsebackmagazine.com/hb/archives/2292" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-16:/commentary/8955986</id>
    <updated>2010-08-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Horse Back Magazine </name>
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The HSUS is working to pass federal legislation, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S.727) to permanently end the slaughter of American horses for human consumption abroad. Tags: horses rescued, humane society of the united ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://horsebackmagazine.com/hb/archives/2292&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>American Action Forum Poll Rahall | Auto Boom Info</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-16:/commentary/8955985</id>
    <updated>2010-08-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Auto Boom Info </name>
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(D-SC) and Nick Rahall (D-WV) reintroduced in Congress H.R. 503, the American Horse Immediate action is needed in order to ensure the passage of this vital of Americans (over 80% according to polls) are opposed to horse slaughter. us on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://auto-boom.info/best/american-action-forum-poll-rahall/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Months After Accident, Oklahoma Horses Reach Safe Haven -- ZooToo ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.zootoo.com/petnews/monthsafteraccidentoklahomahor-1671" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-13:/commentary/8932898</id>
    <updated>2010-08-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pet News, Views, and Animal Stories </name>
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The HSUS is working to pass federal legislation, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S.727) to permanently end the slaughter of American horses for human consumption abroad. To find out more about Blaze&amp;#39;s Tribute Equine ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.zootoo.com/petnews/monthsafteraccidentoklahomahor-1671&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Email from the MRC | Raweditorial</title>
    <link href="http://www.raweditorial.com/?p=3037" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-12:/commentary/8971470</id>
    <updated>2010-08-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Raweditorial </name>
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Use the attached flier to promote the National Call-In day and ask Congress to &amp;quot;please support H.R. 249 and H.R. 503/S. 311 to protect horses from slaughter.&amp;quot; 2. Email the attached flier to every concerned horse advocate you know in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.raweditorial.com/?p=3037&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Stenholm, Nrdc Spar On Atrazine</title>
    <link href="http://how-to-make-better-choices.com/health-and-wellness/stenholm-nrdc-spar-on-atrazine/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-12:/commentary/8918436</id>
    <updated>2010-08-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>How to Make Better Choices </name>
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Instead, members have proposed new legislation in H.R.503/S.727 that will further destroy the market for horses and jobs in the horse industry. I commend the Obama Administration and Congress for beginning to focus on creating jobs and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://how-to-make-better-choices.com/health-and-wellness/stenholm-nrdc-spar-on-atrazine/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Just Because Congress Is Taking a Break Doesn&amp;#39;t Mean We Can!</title>
    <link href="http://horsesinthesouth.com/blog/index.php/2010/08/10/just-because-congress-is-taking-a-break-doesnt-mean-we-can/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-09:/commentary/8918437</id>
    <updated>2010-08-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Horses in the South - A Horse Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please ask them to help end horse slaughter by supporting the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727). This bipartisan bill is still pending in both the House and Senate. If your legislators are already co-sponsors, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://horsesinthesouth.com/blog/index.php/2010/08/10/just-because-congress-is-taking-a-break-doesnt-mean-we-can/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Just Because Congress is Taking a Break Doesn&amp;#39;t Mean We Can ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/08/10/just-because-congress-is-taking-a-break-doesn%E2%80%99t-mean-we-can/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-09:/commentary/8906634</id>
    <updated>2010-08-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please ask them to help end horse slaughter by supporting the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727). This bipartisan bill is still pending in both the House and Senate. If your legislators are already co-sponsors, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/08/10/just-because-congress-is-taking-a-break-doesn%E2%80%99t-mean-we-can/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Foreign exchange &#187; Horse Slaughter,Senators Take Note!</title>
    <link href="http://www.69998.net/7993.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-07:/commentary/8885294</id>
    <updated>2010-08-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Foreign exchange </name>
    </author>
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... it up in time to get out to Congress with more names and faces along with credit where credit is due for the footage i have on my video along with a list of rescues and those who support our effort to get HR 503 passed in Congress. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.69998.net/7993.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>UN Director Asks You Flood Congress With Phone Calls To Stop BP ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.alexanderhiggins.com/2010/08/05/facebook-group-led-director-asks-flood-congress-phone-calls-today-stop-bp-slaughter-mustangs-oil-leases-2757/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-04:/commentary/8955983</id>
    <updated>2010-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alexander Higgins Blog </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 503 the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 (House Bill) To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.alexanderhiggins.com/2010/08/05/facebook-group-led-director-asks-flood-congress-phone-calls-today-stop-bp-slaughter-mustangs-oil-leases-2757/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Straight from the Horse&amp;#39;s Heart: Equine Welfare Advocates Spend ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.blogspot.com/2010/08/equine-welfare-advocates-spend-week-in.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-04:/commentary/8866068</id>
    <updated>2010-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The two main legislative issues H.R. 503 (S727) and H.R. 1018 (S1579), but also H.R. 305 (horse transportation safety act) and the PMU industry problems and breeding industry problems. Our motto is to kill many flies with one swatter ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.blogspot.com/2010/08/equine-welfare-advocates-spend-week-in.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>UN Director Asks You Flood Congress With Phone Calls To Stop BP ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.alexanderhiggins.com/2010/08/05/facebook-group-led-director-asks-flood-congress-phone-calls-today-stop-bp-slaughter-mustangs-oil-leases/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-04:/commentary/8866066</id>
    <updated>2010-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alexander Higgins Blog </name>
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H.R. 503 the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 (House Bill) To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.alexanderhiggins.com/2010/08/05/facebook-group-led-director-asks-flood-congress-phone-calls-today-stop-bp-slaughter-mustangs-oil-leases/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Equine Welfare Advocates Spend Week in DC Lobbying Respect 4 ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
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The goal was to visit members of the committees that are holding up H.R. 503, as well as members of the appropriations committee for the BLM budget, as well as visit some legislator allies and ask them to take more direct action. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/08/05/equine-welfare-advocates-spend-week-in-dc-lobbying-respect-4-horses/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Meet Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue | ROLLING ADS - ITS ABOUT ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-03:/commentary/8866067</id>
    <updated>2010-08-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>ROLLING ADS - ITS ABOUT MOBILITY! </name>
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Unfortunately HR 503, a bill designed to ban slaughter in the US was in passed in the House but died when it was not voted upon in the Senate. Over breeding is the heart of the issue, and having slaughter as an easy out only encourages ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://successfaq.com/rollingads/2010/08/04/meet-gentle-giants-draft-horse-rescue/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Horse Racing Scene &#187; Saving Cheerio &#8211; Friends of Ferdinand ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.horseracingsceneuk.com/saving-cheerio-friends-of-ferdinand-racehorse-rescue/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-31:/commentary/8818389</id>
    <updated>2010-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Horse Racing Scene </name>
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Please contact your Representatives and ask them to co-sponsor HR 503 and ask your Senators to co-sponsor S311 &#8212; help us ban the slaughter of horses; support the American Horse Slaughter Protection Act. Reply. GreatPyrite says: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.horseracingsceneuk.com/saving-cheerio-friends-of-ferdinand-racehorse-rescue/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Meet Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue</title>
    <link href="http://villageconnector.com/howardcountymd/2010/07/30/meet-gentle-giants-draft-horse-rescue/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-29:/commentary/8805383</id>
    <updated>2010-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Village Connector - Howard County, MD </name>
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Unfortunately HR 503, a bill designed to ban slaughter in the US was in passed in the House but died when it was not voted upon in the Senate. Over breeding is the heart of the issue, and having slaughter as an easy out only encourages ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://villageconnector.com/howardcountymd/2010/07/30/meet-gentle-giants-draft-horse-rescue/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Good News: Animal Welfare Groups Laud House Panel on Horse ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/07/29/good-news-animal-welfare-groups-laud-house-panel-on-horse-transport-ban/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-28:/commentary/9009678</id>
    <updated>2010-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
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This is H.R. 503. You can find the rest of this in the Cloud Foundation archives. We need to active on passing this bill, also. January 24, 2010. Dear Humanitarian: The House Judiciary Committee&amp;#39;s Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/07/29/good-news-animal-welfare-groups-laud-house-panel-on-horse-transport-ban/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Stenholm: Saving atrazine NRDC | Formula One Racing</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-28:/commentary/8805384</id>
    <updated>2010-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Instead, members have proposed a new legislation in HR 503 / S. 727 more that will ruin the market for horses and employment in the equine industry. I applaud the Obama Administration and Congress to start focusing on making jobs and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.f1ing.com/stenholm-saving-atrazine-nrdc.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 305, the HORSE TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ACT OF 2009, PASSED &#171; The ...</title>
    <link href="http://themustangproject.wordpress.com/2010/07/29/hr-305-the-horse-transportation-safety-act-of-2009-passed/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-28:/commentary/8805381</id>
    <updated>2010-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The ~Texas~ Mustang Project's Blog </name>
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I WILL JUMP UP IN THE AIR AND SHOUT WHEN HR-503 HAS PASSED. IS EVERYONE IN WASHINGTON TO FRIGHTENED TO STAND UP? MAYBE THE NEW CREW OF CONGRESS AND SENATE COMING INTO OFFICE IN NOVEMBER WILL NOT BE AFRAID. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://themustangproject.wordpress.com/2010/07/29/hr-305-the-horse-transportation-safety-act-of-2009-passed/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Radnofsky Offers Support to Horses</title>
    <link href="http://lifestyletom.com/path/rao10925687874ros/roin59012529591" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8805382</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>iphone thunderbird </name>
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H.R 503 passed the U. S. House of Representatives 263-146 and is now awaiting a vote in the Senate. Radnofsky made this statement to Houston-based horse advocates, Int&amp;#39;l Fund for Horses, &amp;quot;I absolutely support the bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifestyletom.com/path/rao10925687874ros/roin59012529591&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Comments? We don&amp;#39;t need no stinkin&amp;#39; comments! &#8220;King&#8221; Salazar doesn ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/07/27/comments-we-don%E2%80%99t-need-no-stinkin%E2%80%99-comments-%E2%80%9Cking%E2%80%9D-salazar-doesn%E2%80%99t-really-care-what-you-think/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-25:/commentary/8818390</id>
    <updated>2010-07-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
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WE MUT PASS HR 503 NOW SOON. WE ALSO NEED MORE COURAGOUS WOMAN LIKE MADELINE PAULSON PICKENS TO LEAD THE PACK TO TAKE DOWN THE BRUTAL HORSE KILLERS OF THE HEINOUS BLM. THIS IS A NATIONAL TRAVESTY. SAY NO TO EQUINE SLAUGHTER NOW. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/07/27/comments-we-don%E2%80%99t-need-no-stinkin%E2%80%99-comments-%E2%80%9Cking%E2%80%9D-salazar-doesn%E2%80%99t-really-care-what-you-think/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>This page has links to information about horse slaughter. To ...</title>
    <link href="http://hpclinks.blogspot.com/2010/07/canadian-horse-defence-coalition-latest.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-24:/commentary/8966985</id>
    <updated>2010-07-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>HPC Resources &amp;amp; Links </name>
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Americans: Please ask for HR 503 to pass into law. This would prohibit transport of horses for purposes of slaughter. Kill buyers would be unable to take horses to Canada and Mexico to meet horrible ends. &amp;quot;Here are these exquisite, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hpclinks.blogspot.com/2010/07/canadian-horse-defence-coalition-latest.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Email from Grassfire Nation | Raweditorial</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-21:/commentary/8866069</id>
    <updated>2010-07-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Raweditorial </name>
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On the federal level, U.S. Rep. Janice Schakowsky (D-9/Ill.) is leading the effort in the U.S. Congress to pass a separate bill, H.R. 503, which would ban horse slaughter for human consumption nationwide. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.raweditorial.com/?p=2807&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Illinois Blogging &amp;amp; Updates: It&amp;#39;s Time to Put the Pressure On, Again!</title>
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    <updated>2010-07-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Illinois Blogging &amp; Updates </name>
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HR 503. Calling All Illinois Constituents! We need your help to pass anti-horse slaughter legislation! Join our Illinois State Group Contact me at illinois.aahsus@gmail.com. Followers. Blog Archive ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://illinois-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/07/its-time-to-put-pressure-on-again.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Illinois Blogging &amp;amp; Updates: From the Cloud Foundation</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-21:/commentary/8767878</id>
    <updated>2010-07-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Illinois Blogging &amp; Updates </name>
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HR 503. Calling All Illinois Constituents! We need your help to pass anti-horse slaughter legislation! Join our Illinois State Group Contact me at illinois.aahsus@gmail.com. Followers. Blog Archive ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://illinois-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/07/from-cloud-foundation.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Stenholm, Nrdc Spar On Atrazine</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-19:/commentary/8805387</id>
    <updated>2010-07-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>RiceWaley.com </name>
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Instead, members have proposed new legislation in HR503/S.727 that will further destroy the market for horses and jobs in the horse industry. I commend the Obama Administration and Congress for beginning to focus on creating jobs and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ricewaley.com/?p=30815&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Animal Fairy Blog: AFC News!</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-19:/commentary/8744140</id>
    <updated>2010-07-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Animal Fairy Blog </name>
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On January 15th, 2009, The 111th Congress introduced The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act H.R.503/S727 with strong commitment to move this legislation through the process as quickly as possible and spare horses (both domestic and wild) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://theanimalfairy.blogspot.com/2010/07/afc-news_20.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Animal Fairy Blog: AFC NEWS</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-19:/commentary/8737360</id>
    <updated>2010-07-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Animal Fairy Blog </name>
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On January 15th, 2009, The 111th Congress introduced The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act H.R.503/S727 with strong commitment to move this legislation through the process as quickly as possible and spare horses (both domestic and wild) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://theanimalfairy.blogspot.com/2010/07/afc-news.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 503 BILL</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-18:/commentary/9009679</id>
    <updated>2010-07-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Save Our American Horses </name>
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HR503-. Title: Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009. Sponsor: Rep Conyers, John, Jr. [MI-14] (introduced 1/14/2009) Cosponsors (182) (Need approximately 275). Related Bills: S.727. Latest Major Action: 3/16/2009 Referred to House ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://saverhorses.blogspot.com/2010/07/hr-503-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Vintage Horse Racing &#187; Saving Cheerio &#8211; Friends of Ferdinand ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-18:/commentary/8731179</id>
    <updated>2010-07-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Vintage Horse Racing </name>
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Please contact your Representatives and ask them to co-sponsor HR 503 and ask your Senators to co-sponsor S311 &#8212; help us ban the slaughter of horses; support the American Horse Slaughter Protection Act. Reply. GreatPyrite says: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.vintagehorseracing.com/saving-cheerio-friends-of-ferdinand-racehorse-rescue/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Radnofsky Offers Support to Horses</title>
    <link href="http://lifestyletom.com/path/rao10925688456ros/roin59012529591" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-16:/commentary/8752515</id>
    <updated>2010-07-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>honua kai intrawest lawsuit </name>
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... pending before the US Congress amending the Horse Protection Act which would make horse slaughter and export for slaughter illegal. HR 503 passed the US House of Representatives 263-146 and is now awaiting a vote in the Senate.[...]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifestyletom.com/path/rao10925688456ros/roin59012529591&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>I Will Act: Call the White House Comment Line and make your voice ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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In Defense Of Animals ------------------------------------------------ Please Support The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society -------------------------------------------------------------- HR 503 (111th): Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2010/07/call-white-house-comment-line-and-make.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Every Five Minutes an American wild horse is slaughtered for Human ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-12:/commentary/8805386</id>
    <updated>2010-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Facing Freedom&amp;#39;s Challenge </name>
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... representatives from The Humane Society of the United States, members of Congress, celebrities, and representatives from agriculture and the horse industry showed their support of the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503/S. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://facingfreedomschallenge.blogspot.com/2010/07/every-five-minutes-american-wild-horse.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Animal Fairy Blog</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-12:/commentary/8693002</id>
    <updated>2010-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Animal Fairy Blog </name>
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On January 15th, 2009, The 111th Congress introduced The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act H.R.503/S727 with strong commitment to move this legislation through the process as quickly as possible and spare horses (both domestic and wild) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://theanimalfairy.blogspot.com/2010/07/spacer-1k.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Today, Every (5) Minutes an American wild horse is slaughtered for ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-07-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Penny OTC Stock </name>
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... representatives from The Humane Society of the United States, members of Congress, celebrities, and representatives from agriculture and the horse industry showed their support of the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pennyotcstock.com/?p=2475&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Today, Every (5) Minutes an American wild horse is slaughtered for ...</title>
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      <name>Bio-Tech </name>
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... representatives from The Humane Society of the United States, members of Congress, celebrities, and representatives from agriculture and the horse industry showed their support of the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bio-tech.crwefinance.com/?p=5710&amp;amp;aidref=A1090562139&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Today, Every (5) Minutes an American wild horse is slaughtered for ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-07-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Dr Stock Pick </name>
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... representatives from The Humane Society of the United States, members of Congress, celebrities, and representatives from agriculture and the horse industry showed their support of the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://drstockpick.com/?p=8578&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Today, Every (5) Minutes an American wild horse is slaughtered for ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-07-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Australia - Pennyomega </name>
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... of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727), the federal bill stalled in congress which would prohibit the trafficking in horses for slaughter for human consumption in the United States and the export of horses for this purpose. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://australia.pennyomega.com/?p=4181&amp;amp;aidref=A1090527079&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Stenholm : NRDC Spar on Atrazine | financialgoodsite.info</title>
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    <updated>2010-07-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>financialgoodsite.info </name>
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Instead, members have proposed new legislation in H.R.503/S.727 that will further destroy the market for horses and jobs in the horse industry. I commend the Obama Administration and Congress for beginning to focus on creating jobs and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://financialgoodsite.info/2010/07/13/stenholm-nrdc-spar-on-atrazine/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Today, Every (5) Minutes an American wild horse is slaughtered for ...</title>
    <link href="http://drugs-stocks.pennyomega.com/?p=4181&amp;amp;aidref=A1090562829" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-11:/commentary/8693003</id>
    <updated>2010-07-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Drug Related Stocks and More at PennyOmega.com </name>
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... representatives from The Humane Society of the United States, members of Congress, celebrities, and representatives from agriculture and the horse industry showed their support of the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://drugs-stocks.pennyomega.com/?p=4181&amp;amp;aidref=A1090562829&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Animal Fairy Blog</title>
    <link href="http://theanimalfairy.blogspot.com/2010/07/afc-news-as-result-of-economic-downturn.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-11:/commentary/8687086</id>
    <updated>2010-07-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Animal Fairy Blog </name>
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On January 15th, 2009, The 111th Congress introduced The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act H.R.503/S727 with strong commitment to move this legislation through the process as quickly as possible and spare horses (both domestic and wild) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://theanimalfairy.blogspot.com/2010/07/afc-news-as-result-of-economic-downturn.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Today, Every (5) Minutes an American wild horse is slaughtered for ...</title>
    <link href="http://canada.toronto.stock-pr.com/?p=4935&amp;amp;aidref=A1090524550" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-11:/commentary/8687085</id>
    <updated>2010-07-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Canada Toronto with Stock-PR </name>
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... of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727), the federal bill stalled in congress which would prohibit the trafficking in horses for slaughter for human consumption in the United States and the export of horses for this purpose. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://canada.toronto.stock-pr.com/?p=4935&amp;amp;aidref=A1090524550&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Today, Every (5) Minutes an American wild horse is slaughtered for ...</title>
    <link href="http://crweselect.com/?p=6598" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-11:/commentary/8687084</id>
    <updated>2010-07-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CRWE Select </name>
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... representatives from The Humane Society of the United States, members of Congress, celebrities, and representatives from agriculture and the horse industry showed their support of the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://crweselect.com/?p=6598&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Horse Abuse in Transport to Slaughter &amp;gt;&amp;gt; DOUGA SEARCH &#21205;&#30011;&#19977;&#26151; ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.dougasearch.180r.com/wgapVNp0WG0.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-10:/commentary/8682215</id>
    <updated>2010-07-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DOUGA SEARCH &#21205;&#30011;&#12469;&#12540;&#12481; </name>
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... director of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation (SAPL), based in Washington, D.C. The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (H.R. 503) is scheduled to be voted on by the House of Representatives in early September. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dougasearch.180r.com/wgapVNp0WG0.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Fort Scott Tribune: Local News: Animal cruelty allegations ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.fstribune.com/story/1648312.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-08:/commentary/8699565</id>
    <updated>2010-07-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fort Scott Tribune Headlines </name>
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THe solution is to get more co sponsors to support H.R. 503!http://www.habitatforhorses.org/joincampaigns/ahspa.html. -- Posted by anti slaughter on Sat, Jul 10, 2010, at 12:25 PM. &amp;gt;&amp;gt;stabbing over and over in the neck until immobilized. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fstribune.com/story/1648312.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Outrageous Charles |</title>
    <link href="http://www.flyingrranch.com/outrageous-charles/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-06:/commentary/8655071</id>
    <updated>2010-07-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Untitled </name>
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Instead, members have proposed new legislation in H.R.503/S.727 that will further destroy the market for horses and jobs in the horse industry. I commend the Obama Administration and Congress for beginning to focus on creating jobs and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.flyingrranch.com/outrageous-charles/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Radnofsky Offers Support to Horses</title>
    <link href="http://lifestyletom.com/path/rao10925688668ros/roin59012529591" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-04:/commentary/8655073</id>
    <updated>2010-07-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>katie phillips gomdm </name>
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... pending before the US Congress amending the Horse Protection Act which would make horse slaughter and export for slaughter illegal. HR 503 passed the US House of Representatives 263-146 and is now awaiting a vote in the Senate.[...]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifestyletom.com/path/rao10925688668ros/roin59012529591&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>I Will Act: Oil Spill - Words are not Enough !</title>
    <link href="http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2010/07/oil-spill-words-are-not-enough.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-04:/commentary/8655072</id>
    <updated>2010-07-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>I Will Act </name>
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In Defense Of Animals ------------------------------------------------ Please Support The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society -------------------------------------------------------------- HR 503 (111th): Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2010/07/oil-spill-words-are-not-enough.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Horse Conservation</title>
    <link href="http://thepetwiki.com/index.php?title=Horse_Conservation&amp;amp;diff=9813&amp;amp;oldid=prev" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-04:/commentary/8655069</id>
    <updated>2010-07-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Pet Wiki - Recent changes [en] </name>
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The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503) was introduced in the US House on January 14, 2009 by Congressman John Conyers (D-MI) and Congressman Dan Burton (R-IN). The purpose of the bill is to end the slaughter of horses for human ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepetwiki.com/index.php?title=Horse_Conservation&amp;amp;diff=9813&amp;amp;oldid=prev&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Keep the Horses Free, Say YES to HR 503 &#171; Our Compass</title>
    <link href="http://ourcompass.wordpress.com/2010/07/01/keep-the-horses-free-say-yes-to-hr-503/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-30:/commentary/8720757</id>
    <updated>2010-06-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Our Compass </name>
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The Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503 in the U.S. House of Representatives and S.B. 727 in the U.S. Senate, is still pending in Congress. It is time to pass this bill and stop the slaughter of American horses for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ourcompass.wordpress.com/2010/07/01/keep-the-horses-free-say-yes-to-hr-503/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Join Activists Around the World for our International Day of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.idablog.org/featured/join-activist-around-the-world-for-our-international-day-of-action-for-south-korean-dogs/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-28:/commentary/8630444</id>
    <updated>2010-06-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>IDA Blog </name>
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We need to ask our House Judiciary Committee to get H.R. 503 off the hold pattern and vote &amp;#39;yes&amp;#39; to make shipping our American horses across the border for slaughter illegal NOW. We as humans have a responsibility to these companion ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.idablog.org/featured/join-activist-around-the-world-for-our-international-day-of-action-for-south-korean-dogs/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 503, A bill to amend the Horse ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/109_HR_503.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-27:/commentary/8655070</id>
    <updated>2010-06-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... </name>
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US Congress: HR 503, A bill to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/109_HR_503.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Canadians Might say NO to Importation of American Horses for Slaughter</title>
    <link href="http://zumasrescueranch.wordpress.com/2010/06/25/canadians-might-say-no-to-importation-of-american-horses-for-slaughter/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-24:/commentary/8575702</id>
    <updated>2010-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Zuma&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
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Whether or not C-544 passes, Allen hopes its introduction will persuade US legislators to act on HR 503 and SB 727. Both bills would ban the transport of US horses to processing plants in Canada and Mexico. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zumasrescueranch.wordpress.com/2010/06/25/canadians-might-say-no-to-importation-of-american-horses-for-slaughter/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Wild Horse (and Burro) Warriors: The Evolution Revolution</title>
    <link href="http://wildhorsewarriors.blogspot.com/2010/06/evolution-revolution.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-24:/commentary/8564302</id>
    <updated>2010-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wild Horse (and Burro) Warriors </name>
    </author>
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But legislation in Congress (HR 503 and S311) would ban equines from being slaughtered, which would open the door for neglect. Animal rights organizations are preying on people&amp;#39;s emotion and touting their devotion to horses, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wildhorsewarriors.blogspot.com/2010/06/evolution-revolution.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Action Alerts from the National Anti-Vivisection Society</title>
    <link href="http://advocacy.britannica.com/blog/advocacy/2010/06/action-alerts-from-the-national-anti-vivisection-society-33/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-23:/commentary/8570935</id>
    <updated>2010-06-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Advocacy For Animals </name>
    </author>
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The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009, HR 503 and S. 727 would end the slaughter of horses for food for human consumption throughout the states and prohibit the transport of horses to Canada or Mexico to be slaughtered for human ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://advocacy.britannica.com/blog/advocacy/2010/06/action-alerts-from-the-national-anti-vivisection-society-33/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Eating Horses: Get Your Head Out of Your Burro, Farm Bureau ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/06/23/eating-horses-get-your-head-out-of-your-burro-farm-bureau/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-22:/commentary/8550998</id>
    <updated>2010-06-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
    </author>
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But legislation in Congress (HR 503 and S311) would ban equines from being slaughtered, which would open the door for neglect. Animal rights organizations are preying on people&amp;#39;s emotion and touting their devotion to horses, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/06/23/eating-horses-get-your-head-out-of-your-burro-farm-bureau/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Time to stand upright, dust your knuckles off and denude the hair ...</title>
    <link href="http://thomaspainescorner.wordpress.com/2010/06/23/time-to-stand-upright-dust-your-knuckles-off-and-denude-the-hair-on-your-back/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-21:/commentary/8918438</id>
    <updated>2010-06-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Thomas Paine's Corner </name>
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But legislation in Congress (HR 503 and S311) would ban equines from being slaughtered, which would open the door for neglect. Animal rights organizations are preying on people&amp;#39;s emotion and touting their devotion to horses, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thomaspainescorner.wordpress.com/2010/06/23/time-to-stand-upright-dust-your-knuckles-off-and-denude-the-hair-on-your-back/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Horse | Proposed Canadian Bill Could Halt U.S. Slaughter Exports</title>
    <link href="http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=16550" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-21:/commentary/8564303</id>
    <updated>2010-06-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TheHorse.com News </name>
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Whether or not C-544 passes, Allen hopes its introduction will persuade U.S. legislators to act on HR 503 and SB 727. Both bills would ban the transport of U.S. horses to processing plants in Canada and Mexico. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=16550&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Cowboys and Chuckwagon Cooking: &amp;quot;Red Headed Stranger&amp;quot;</title>
    <link href="http://cowboyandchuckwagoncooking.blogspot.com/2010/06/red-headed-stranger.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-19:/commentary/8538522</id>
    <updated>2010-06-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cowboys and Chuckwagon Cooking </name>
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He has been campaigning for passage of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (H.R. 503/S. 311) and on the Board of Directors, Habitat for Horses where he has adopted a large number of horses. 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cowboyandchuckwagoncooking.blogspot.com/2010/06/red-headed-stranger.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>! PETITION ! Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 7 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/411877786/1659373" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-19:/commentary/8534027</id>
    <updated>2010-06-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network </name>
    </author>
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Although horses aren&amp;#39;t being slaughtered for human consumption in the US, tens of thousands of them are being transported each year to slaughterhouses in Canada and Mexico. TAKE ACTION.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/411877786/1659373&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Yoga Vedanta Weekend June 1st-3rd Woodstock NY</title>
    <link href="http://computersor.com/space/lion76229c381o/u31oai61095330" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-18:/commentary/8529950</id>
    <updated>2010-06-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>craigslist mason hamlin BB </name>
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Polls show that a majority of Texans are firmly against it, and support federal legislation pending before the U.S. Congress amending the Horse Protection Act which would make horse slaughter and export for slaughter illegal. H.R 503 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://computersor.com/space/lion76229c381o/u31oai61095330&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Banned Books 2007 Resource Book</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-17:/commentary/8523835</id>
    <updated>2010-06-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Got Books? </name>
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Instead, members have proposed new legislation in H.R.503/S.727 that will further destroy the market for horses and jobs in the horse industry. I commend the Obama Administration and Congress for beginning to focus on creating jobs and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mybookmarket.us/banned-books-2007-resource-book/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Radnofsky Offers Support to Horses</title>
    <link href="http://lifestyletom.com/path/rao10925686718ros/roin59012529591" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-15:/commentary/8564305</id>
    <updated>2010-06-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>micro bikini contributor gallery </name>
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... pending before the US Congress amending the Horse Protection Act which would make horse slaughter and export for slaughter illegal. HR 503 passed the US House of Representatives 263-146 and is now awaiting a vote in the Senate.[...]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifestyletom.com/path/rao10925686718ros/roin59012529591&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>&#8220;Slaughterhouse&#8221; Sue Wallis Puts Wild Horses on the Menu ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/06/16/%E2%80%9Cslaughterhouse%E2%80%9D-sue-wallis-puts-wild-horses-on-the-menu/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-15:/commentary/8544399</id>
    <updated>2010-06-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
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I have written John Conyers, sponsor of H.R. 503/S.727, as well as the cosponsors. Some Wyomingites are uninformed. They are ignorant to the fact that there are other options to slaughter of wild and &amp;#39;unwanted&amp;#39; horses. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/06/16/%E2%80%9Cslaughterhouse%E2%80%9D-sue-wallis-puts-wild-horses-on-the-menu/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>North Carolina Blogging and Updates: Insight into pro-slaughter ...</title>
    <link href="http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2010/06/insight-into-pro-slaughter-ie-greed.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-10:/commentary/8481248</id>
    <updated>2010-06-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>North Carolina Blogging and Updates </name>
    </author>
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September 2006 &#8211; U.S. House of Representatives passes H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. The 109th Congress adjourns before the Senate can consider the bill. House vote: 263-146. March 2007 &#8211; The United States Court ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2010/06/insight-into-pro-slaughter-ie-greed.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Volunteers Needed to Lobby in Washington for Horses July 19 to 23</title>
    <link href="http://www.4wildhorses.com/horses/blog/Volunteers-Needed-to-Lobby-in-Washington-for-Horses-July-19-to-23.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-09:/commentary/8564304</id>
    <updated>2010-06-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>www.4WildHorses.com </name>
    </author>
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They will work to disspell misinformation and MOST IMPORTANTLY they will be asking legislators to cosponsor House of Representatives Bill HR 503 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009, Cosponsor Senate Bill S.727 Prevention of Equine ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.4wildhorses.com/horses/blog/Volunteers-Needed-to-Lobby-in-Washington-for-Horses-July-19-to-23.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Volunteers Needed to Lobby in Washington for Horses July 19 to 23</title>
    <link href="http://www.4wildhorses.com/horses/post.aspx?id=94ce20d7-d5d6-4cb0-b52d-34afcc5e5b25" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-09:/commentary/8544398</id>
    <updated>2010-06-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>www.4WildHorses.com </name>
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They will work to disspell misinformation and MOST IMPORTANTLY they will be asking legislators to cosponsor House of Representatives Bill HR 503 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009, Cosponsor Senate Bill S.727 Prevention of Equine ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.4wildhorses.com/horses/post.aspx?id=94ce20d7-d5d6-4cb0-b52d-34afcc5e5b25&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Americans Against Horse Slaughter in Arizona: Equine Welfare ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-06-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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WHEREAS, various political co-sponsors have introduced and reintroduced legislation into the House of Representatives (HR 503) and Senate (S 727) amending. the 1970 Horse Protection Act (HPA) to prohibit the showing, transport or sale ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/06/equine-welfare-alliance-news-60910.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-06-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, HR 503 in the US House of Representatives and SB 727 in the US Senate, is still pending in Congress. It is time to pass this bill and stop the slaughter of American horses for human ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zumasrescueranch.wordpress.com/2010/06/07/save-our-horses/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-06-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Canadian Horse Defence Coalition&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
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This is just one more reason why it is essential that Congress pass the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503/SB 727) to end the commercial slaughter of American horses. Photo credit: Louis. Laura Allen is the founder of Animal Law ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://canadianhorsedefencecoalition.wordpress.com/2010/06/07/will-consumer-safety-concerns-end-slaughter-of-u-s-horses/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Will Consumer Safety Concerns End Slaughter of U.S. Horses ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-06-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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This is just one more reason why it is essential that Congress pass the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S.B. 727) to end the commercial slaughter of American horses. Photo credit: Louis &amp;middot; Thektkckhxfmemr-30x30-cropped ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://animals.change.org/blog/view/will_consumer_safety_concerns_end_slaughter_of_us_horses&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-06-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Visit this link for more info and how you can take action to urge Congress to pass HR 503/SB 727 to end the slaughter of US horses for human consumption. http://www.facebook.com/l/657ec;animals.change.org/blog/view/ ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://california-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/06/horsemeat-making-consumers-sick.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>&#8220;May we never forget on of God&amp;#39;s greatest gifts to mankind &#8211; The ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.madeleinepickens.com/news/may-we-never-forget-on-of-gods-greatest-gifts-to-mankind-the-american-mustang-madeleine-t-boone-pickens/" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2010-06-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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Right now HR 503 sits in the House awaiting action and S. 727 sits in the Senate Energy Committee awaiting action. It is time for Congress to hear the pleas of millions of Americans that are calling for action on these bills and provide ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.madeleinepickens.com/news/may-we-never-forget-on-of-gods-greatest-gifts-to-mankind-the-american-mustang-madeleine-t-boone-pickens/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AQHA Admits it Supports &#8220;Equine Processing&#8221; (Slaughter)</title>
    <link href="http://canadianhorsedefencecoalition.wordpress.com/2010/06/03/aqha-admits-it-supports-equine-processing-slaughter/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-02:/commentary/8450790</id>
    <updated>2010-06-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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Since 2005, AQHA has spent nearly $1 million to fight the passage of HR 503/SB 727, bills proposing to criminalize the transportation of horses to processing for human consumption. AQHA is not pro-slaughter. The Association&amp;#39;s opposition ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://canadianhorsedefencecoalition.wordpress.com/2010/06/03/aqha-admits-it-supports-equine-processing-slaughter/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Two Man Webzine Reaches Thousands Daily with Cutting Edge Web ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-06-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Polls show that a majority of Texans are firmly against it, and support federal legislation pending before the U.S. Congress amending the Horse Protection Act which would make horse slaughter and export for slaughter illegal. H.R 503 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://computersor.com/space/lion75000c381o/u31oai62764258&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Straight from the Horse&amp;#39;s Heart: Since 2005 AQHA Has Spent Nearly ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.blogspot.com/2010/06/since-2005-aqha-has-spent-nearly-1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-31:/commentary/8408343</id>
    <updated>2010-05-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
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Since 2005, AQHA has spent nearly $1 million to fight the passage of HR 503/SB 727, bills proposing to criminalize the transportation of horses to processing for human consumption. Posted by R.T. Fitch at 2:52 PM ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.blogspot.com/2010/06/since-2005-aqha-has-spent-nearly-1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Since 2005 AQHA Has Spent Nearly $1 Million to Fight Anti-Horse ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/06/01/since-2005-aqha-has-spent-nearly-1-million-to-fight-anti-horse-slaugther-legislation/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-31:/commentary/8408340</id>
    <updated>2010-05-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
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Since 2005, AQHA has spent nearly $1 million to fight the passage of HR 503/SB 727, bills proposing to criminalize the transportation of horses to processing for human consumption.&#8221; &#8220;AQHA members and staff have made countless trips to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/06/01/since-2005-aqha-has-spent-nearly-1-million-to-fight-anti-horse-slaugther-legislation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Equine Processing &#8211; America&amp;#39;s Horse Daily</title>
    <link href="http://americashorsedaily.com/equine-processing/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-31:/commentary/8408339</id>
    <updated>2010-05-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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AQHA Public Policy Committee reaffirmed the Association&amp;#39;s position statement on HR 503 and S. 727, equine processing legislation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://americashorsedaily.com/equine-processing/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Americans Against Horse Slaughter in Arizona: Equine Welfare ...</title>
    <link href="http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/06/equine-welfare-alliance-news.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-31:/commentary/8408338</id>
    <updated>2010-05-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans Against Horse Slaughter in Arizona </name>
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Since 2005, AQHA has spent nearly $1 million to fight the passage of HR 503/SB 727, bills proposing to criminalize the transportation of horses to processing for human consumption.&amp;quot; You can read the entire article here ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/06/equine-welfare-alliance-news.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Di&#225;rios &#187; Rede Social On-line dos Mwangol&#233;s (Powered by phpFoX)</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-30:/commentary/8408341</id>
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&#8220;We and so many others in the Thoroughbred breeding and racing community strongly support all legislative initiatives, including H.R. 503, S. 311, and H.R. 6598, which will bring horse slaughter to a swift end,&#8221; Abercrombie wrote. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aiuwe.com/blog/view/id_292&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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      <name>Gothictours :: Blogs </name>
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&#8220;We and so many others in the Thoroughbred breeding and racing community strongly support all legislative initiatives, including H.R. 503, S. 311, and H.R. 6598, which will bring horse slaughter to a swift end,&#8221; Abercrombie wrote. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gothictours.com/blog/view/id_521&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Radnofsky Offers Support to Horses</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-29:/commentary/8445336</id>
    <updated>2010-05-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... pending before the US Congress amending the Horse Protection Act which would make horse slaughter and export for slaughter illegal. HR 503 passed the US House of Representatives 263-146 and is now awaiting a vote in the Senate.[...]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://insuranceasked.com/fan/k3e65751weoi/coiuav12z5112338&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-05-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Info About Horseface Harry </name>
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The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (S. 727/H.R. 503) was introduced by Senators Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and John Ensign (R-NV) in the Senate and Congressmen John Conyers (D-MI) and Dan Burton (R-IN) in the House. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pegasusgaleri.info/auction-horse-in-washington&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Action Alerts from the National Anti-Vivisection Society</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-26:/commentary/8399125</id>
    <updated>2010-05-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Advocacy For Animals </name>
    </author>
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... are taking action on this, please send another note to your US Representative and Senators asking them to end the slaughter of horses for food in the US Ask them to support the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009, HR 503 and S. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://advocacy.britannica.com/blog/advocacy/2010/05/action-alerts-from-the-national-anti-vivisection-s/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Thomas Paine&amp;#39;s Corner: Stop the slaughter of American horses</title>
    <link href="http://civillibertarian.blogspot.com/2010/05/stop-slaughter-of-american-horses.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-26:/commentary/8379414</id>
    <updated>2010-05-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Thomas Paine's Corner </name>
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The Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503 in the U.S. House of Representatives and S.B. 727 in the U.S. Senate, is still pending in Congress. It is time to pass this bill and stop the slaughter of American horses for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://civillibertarian.blogspot.com/2010/05/stop-slaughter-of-american-horses.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Radnofsky Offers Support to Horses</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-25:/commentary/8399127</id>
    <updated>2010-05-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... pending before the US Congress amending the Horse Protection Act which would make horse slaughter and export for slaughter illegal. HR 503 passed the US House of Representatives 263-146 and is now awaiting a vote in the Senate.[...]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://computersor.com/space/lion75967c381o/u31oai65978076&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>FRONTIER MEATS a FRONT for BELTEX! - The Petition Site</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-24:/commentary/8932899</id>
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&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Meanwhile, Join the &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;International Boycott against &amp;amp;quot;All Things&amp;amp;quot; Pro Horse-Slaughter&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; until HR 503 is passed. Lets put a STOP to this madness once and for all and forever by UNITING for th&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/no-2-horsemeat-trade-frontier-meats/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Oklahoma Horse Trailer Accident Highlights the Need for Federal ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-05-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (S. 727/H.R. 503) was introduced by Senators Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and John Ensign (R-NV) in the Senate and Congressmen John Conyers (D-MI) and Dan Burton (R-IN) in the House. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://horsesinthesouth.com/blog/index.php/2010/05/25/oklahoma-horse-trailer-accident-highlights-the-need-for-federal-legislative-action/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>FRONTIER MEATS a FRONT for BELTEX! - The Petition Site</title>
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    <updated>2010-05-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Meanwhile, Join the International Boycott against &amp;quot;All Things&amp;quot; Pro Horse-Slaughter until HR 503 is passed. Lets put a STOP to this madness once and for all and forever by UNITING for this single cause; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/no-2-horsemeat-trade-frontier-meats&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Action Speeds Up To Open Horse Slaughter Plants In The United States</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-23:/commentary/9086980</id>
    <updated>2010-05-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, HR 503/S. 727, is still pending in Congress. It would prevent any horse slaughter facility from operating in the United States as well as prohibit the shipment of horses to other countries for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ruralmessenger.com/1386/action-speeds-up-to-open-horse-slaughter-plants-in-the-united-states.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-05-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (S. 727/H.R. 503) was introduced by Senators Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and John Ensign (R-NV) in the Senate and Congressmen John Conyers (D-MI) and Dan Burton (R-IN) in the House. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://animalwelfareinstitute.blogspot.com/2010/05/awi-press-release-oklahoma-horse.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Oklahoma Horse Trailer Accident Highlights the Need For Federal ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-23:/commentary/8481250</id>
    <updated>2010-05-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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727/HR 503) was introduced by Senators Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and John Ensign (R-NV) in the Senate and Congressmen John Conyers (D-MI) and Dan Burton (R-IN) in the House. This bill would finally put an end to sending American horses over ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.canadaviews.ca/2010/05/24/oklahoma-horse-trailer-accident-highlights-the-need-for-federal-legislative-action/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-05-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (S. 727/H.R. 503) was introduced by Senators Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and John Ensign (R-NV) in the Senate and Congressmen John Conyers (D-MI) and Dan Burton (R-IN) in the House. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://horsebackpublishing.com/hb/archives/211&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-23:/commentary/8393931</id>
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      <name>Horsetalk.co.nz Headlines </name>
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The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (S 727/HR 503) was introduced by Senators Mary Landrieu and John Ensign in the Senate and Congressmen John Conyers and Dan Burton (R-IN) in the House. This bill would put an end to sending American ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2010/05/165.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Oklahoma Horse Trailer Accident Highlights the Need For Federal ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-23:/commentary/8379415</id>
    <updated>2010-05-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Americans Against Horse Slaughter in Arizona </name>
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727/HR 503) was introduced by Senators Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and John Ensign (R-NV) in the Senate and Congressmen John Conyers (D-MI) and Dan Burton (R-IN) in the House. This bill would finally put an end to sending American horses over ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/05/oklahoma-horse-trailer-accident.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>U.S. Against Equine Slaughter: EWA &amp;quot;Tootin Their Own Horn&amp;quot; on All ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-23:/commentary/8358811</id>
    <updated>2010-05-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>US Against Equine Slaughter </name>
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Why are not the &amp;quot;Mother Orgs&amp;quot; who claim to be dedicated to the goal of passing our Federal bill NOT supporting The International Boycott of &amp;quot;All Things&amp;quot; Pro Horse-Slaughter and/or encouraging others to do so,...until HR 503 is passed? .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2010/05/ewa-tootin-their-own-horn-on-all-that.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Radnofsky Offers Support to Horses</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-22:/commentary/8379416</id>
    <updated>2010-05-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>wetlandphotos karian </name>
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... pending before the US Congress amending the Horse Protection Act which would make horse slaughter and export for slaughter illegal. HR 503 passed the US House of Representatives 263-146 and is now awaiting a vote in the Senate.[...]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://computersor.com/space/lion77085c381o/u31oai67245697&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Stop the slaughter of American horses &#171; Thomas Paine&amp;#39;s Corner</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-22:/commentary/8364621</id>
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      <name>Thomas Paine's Corner </name>
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The Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503 in the U.S. House of Representatives and S.B. 727 in the U.S. Senate, is still pending in Congress. It is time to pass this bill and stop the slaughter of American horses for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thomaspainescorner.wordpress.com/2010/05/23/stop-the-slaughter-of-american-horses/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rescued Ex-race horse | Great Race Day</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-22:/commentary/8358813</id>
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      <name>Great Race Day </name>
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Please contact your Representatives and ask them to co-sponsor HR 503 and ask your Senators to co-sponsor S311 &#8212; help us ban the slaughter of horses; support the American Horse Slaughter Protection Act. &#171; Previous 1 . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://greatraceday.com/2010/05/rescued-ex-race-horse/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Stop the slaughter of American horses &#171; Bite Club of KC</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-22:/commentary/8358812</id>
    <updated>2010-05-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Bite Club of KC </name>
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The Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503 in the U.S. House of Representatives and S.B. 727 in the U.S. Senate, is still pending in Congress. It is time to pass this bill and stop the slaughter of American horses for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://biteclubkc.wordpress.com/2010/05/23/stop-the-slaughter-of-american-horses/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>U.S. Against Equine Slaughter: Oklahoma Turnpike accident ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-22:/commentary/8355137</id>
    <updated>2010-05-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>US Against Equine Slaughter </name>
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(Support HR 503) Read more &amp;amp; See Vid: http://newsok.com/oklahoma-turnpike-accident-involving-horses-offers-rare-look-at-animal-rights-issue/article/3463110?custom_click=headlines_widget#ixzz0okko5bpV ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2010/05/oklahoma-turnpike-accident-involving.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Baltimore&amp;#39;s Underage Animal Abusers | Animals | Change.org</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-19:/commentary/8339046</id>
    <updated>2010-05-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Change.org's Animals Blog </name>
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Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727). Take Action. 2181 People. Most Popular Actions in Animals. Today; This Week; All-Time. 114today. Act Now! Help Pass the Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://animals.change.org/blog/view/baltimores_underage_animal_abusers&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Awad &#8211; Famous race horse &amp;quot;Old Friends&amp;quot; | Great Race Day</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-18:/commentary/8331808</id>
    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Great Race Day </name>
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Please contact your Representatives and ask them to co-sponsor HR 503 and ask your Senators to co-sponsor S311 &#8212; help us ban the slaughter of horses; support the American Horse Slaughter Protection Act. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://greatraceday.com/2010/05/awad-famous-race-horse-old-friends/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Cuddly Bunny Method of Prisoner Rehabilitation? | Animals ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-18:/commentary/8331807</id>
    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Change.org's Animals Blog </name>
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Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727). Take Action. 2166 People. Most Popular Actions in Animals. Today; This Week; All-Time. 231today. Act Now! Horse Wrestling in Spain ! by Carin Zellerman 14th Most Popular today with 231 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://animals.change.org/blog/view/the_cuddly_bunny_method_of_prisoner_rehabilitation&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>North Carolina Blogging and Updates: Florida Horse Protection Bill ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-17:/commentary/8744141</id>
    <updated>2010-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>North Carolina Blogging and Updates </name>
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September 2006 &#8211; U.S. House of Representatives passes H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. The 109th Congress adjourns before the Senate can consider the bill. House vote: 263-146. March 2007 &#8211; The United States Court ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2010/05/florida-horse-protection-bill-signed-by.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>11 horses die in Oklahoma tractor trailer accident | Int&amp;#39;l Fund ...</title>
    <link href="http://tuesdayshorse.wordpress.com/2010/05/18/11-horses-die-in-oklahoma-tractor-trailer-accident/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-17:/commentary/8331806</id>
    <updated>2010-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Int'l Fund for Horses </name>
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When will the U.S. Congress end this madness and ban horse slaughter and export for slaughter? Contact your U.S. Representative (H.R. 503) and both U.S. Senators (S. 727) and ask them to fast track this legislation now. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tuesdayshorse.wordpress.com/2010/05/18/11-horses-die-in-oklahoma-tractor-trailer-accident/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>U.S. Against Equine Slaughter: Letters to Urge a Vote on HR 503</title>
    <link href="http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2010/05/letters-to-urge-vote-on-hr-503.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-17:/commentary/8324390</id>
    <updated>2010-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Against Equine Slaughter </name>
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PROJECT: H.R. 503. Every day we shall post only 1 member from the subcommittee who will be involved in HR503. Please write/fax and /or email and ask the subcommittee member for that day to please pass H.R.503 to Ban Horse Slaughter in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2010/05/letters-to-urge-vote-on-hr-503.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Daily Call List for Compounding Efforts to Pass HR 503-Horse ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/10277356</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Maureen&amp;#39;s Home, Horse, &amp;amp; Hound </name>
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PROJECT: HR 503. Every day we shall post only 1 member from the subcommittee who will be involved in HR503. Please write/fax and /or email and ask the subcommittee member for that day to please pass HR503 to Ban Horse Slaughter in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.homehorsehound.com/2010/05/daily-call-list-for-compounding-efforts.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Reception Attracts Boone &amp;amp; Madeleine Pickens &amp;amp; Scribes - FishbowlDC</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/9336708</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>mediabistro.com: FishbowlDC </name>
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As for horses, Pickens lobbied for the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (HR 503) which would prohibit the slaughter for human consumption and trade and transport of &#8220;horse flesh and live horses&#8221; intended for human consumption. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowldc/reception-attracts-boone-madeleine-pickens-scribes_b19405&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Reception Attracts Boone &amp;amp; Madeleine Pickens &amp;amp; Scribes ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8346534</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>mediabistro.com: FishbowlDC </name>
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As for horses, Pickens lobbied for the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (HR 503) which would prohibit the slaughter for human consumption and trade and transport of &amp;quot;horse flesh and live horses&amp;quot; intended for human consumption. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowldc/events/reception_attracts_boone_madeleine_pickens_scribes_161709.asp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Equine Welfare Alliance Takes AVMA to Task for Misleading ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/05/17/the-equine-welfare-alliance-takes-avma-to-task-for-misleading-public/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8324391</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
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I ask you to support HR 503 and S 311 in the best interest of horses&#8221;~Lester Friedlander, DVM. The Veterinarians for Equine Welfare White Paper on the Captive Bolt can be found at. http://www.vetsforequinewelfare.org/white_paper.php ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/05/17/the-equine-welfare-alliance-takes-avma-to-task-for-misleading-public/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>2008 Canada Political Polls | Politics</title>
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    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Politics </name>
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Instead, members have proposed new legislation in H.R.503/S.727 that will further destroy the market for horses and jobs in the horse industry. I commend the Obama Administration and Congress for beginning to focus on creating jobs and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.political--parties.com/2008-canada-political-polls/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Mad Cows and Martyred Horses: ANTHRAX, HUMAN, CAPRINE - COLOMBIA ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Mad Cows and Martyred Horses </name>
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Kinship Circle Behind the Fight to Keep Horse Slaughter Out of Missouri - ..and warns us, that the battle there IS NOT over yet, that is why we must make a GREAT PUSH NOW to pass our Federal Anti Horse-Slaughter Bill (HR 503) Tha. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://madcowhorses.blogspot.com/2010/05/anthrax-human-caprine-colombia-la.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Reception Attracts Boone &amp;amp; Madeleine Pickens &amp;amp; Scribes ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlDC/events/reception_attracts_boone_madeleine_pickens_scribes_161709.asp?c=rss" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8318912</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>mediabistro.com: FishbowlDC </name>
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As far as horses are concerned, Pickens lobbied for the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (HR 503) which would prohibit the slaughter for human consumption and trade and transport of &amp;quot;horse flesh and live horses&amp;quot; intended for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlDC/events/reception_attracts_boone_madeleine_pickens_scribes_161709.asp?c=rss&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>U.S. Against Equine Slaughter: Kinship Circle Behind the Fight to ...</title>
    <link href="http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2010/05/kinship-circle-behind-fight-to-keep.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8318910</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Against Equine Slaughter </name>
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..and warns us, that the battle there IS NOT over yet, that is why we must make a GREAT PUSH NOW to pass our Federal Anti Horse-Slaughter Bill (HR 503) That is why Americans Against Horse Slaughter must join the International Boycott ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2010/05/kinship-circle-behind-fight-to-keep.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Maureen&amp;#39;s Home, Horse, &amp;amp; Hound: Compounding Efforts To Pass HR 503 ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.homehorsehound.com/2010/05/compounding-efforts-to-pass-hr-503.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-15:/commentary/8318911</id>
    <updated>2010-05-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Maureen's Home, Horse, &amp; Hound </name>
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For those who may not know this bill, HR 503 would amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling or donation of horse or other equines to be slaughtered ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.homehorsehound.com/2010/05/compounding-efforts-to-pass-hr-503.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Horse Slaughter Bill Finally Off the Table in Missouri | Animals ...</title>
    <link href="http://animals.change.org/blog/view/horse_slaughter_bill_finally_off_the_table_in_missouri" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-15:/commentary/8314339</id>
    <updated>2010-05-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Change.org's Animals Blog </name>
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Cvgafnxkwfvumat-143x89-cutoff &amp;middot; Bill to Legalize Horse Meat Advances. Today&amp;#39;s Featured Action. Zppzzinujdjfrsh-300x108-dyn. Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727). Take Action. 2040 People. Most Popular Actions in Animals ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://animals.change.org/blog/view/horse_slaughter_bill_finally_off_the_table_in_missouri&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HORSE PROTECTION ACT | It should be useful</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-15:/commentary/8314338</id>
    <updated>2010-05-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>It should be useful </name>
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What I was not prepared for was the continuous barrage of insults, attacks, and lobbying efforts by the animal rights community &#8211; which has sparked legislation like H.R. 503. These groups are relentless in their lobbying, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://itshouldbeuseful.com/horse-protection-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Wyoming blogging &amp;amp; Updates: Dozen foals found dead</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8304275</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Wyoming blogging &amp; Updates </name>
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Simply call and say &amp;quot; My name is ______and I am calling to ask Representative/Senator ______ to cosponsor and vote YES for The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503). They may ask your name and address and then they will say thank ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/05/dozen-foals-found-dead.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Behind the Scenes &#8211; America&amp;#39;s Horse Daily</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8297037</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>America's Horse Daily </name>
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Since 2005, AQHA has spent nearly $1 million to fight the passage of HR 503/SB 727, bills proposing to criminalize the transportation of horses to processing for human consumption. AQHA is not pro-slaughter. The Association&amp;#39;s opposition ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://americashorsedaily.com/behind-the-scenes/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Madison County Agriculture&amp;#39;s Weekly E-Newsletter | Madison County ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.madisoncountycourier.com/madison-county-new-york-news/madison-county-agricultures-weekly-e-newsletter-16-13924/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8288707</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Madison County Courier-Madison County News </name>
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The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act&#8212;H.R. 503/S. 727&#8212;is still pending in Congress. It would prevent any horse slaughter facility from operating in the United States as well as prohibit the shipment of horses to other countries for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.madisoncountycourier.com/madison-county-new-york-news/madison-county-agricultures-weekly-e-newsletter-16-13924/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Action Speeds Up To Open Horse Slaughter Plants In The United States</title>
    <link href="http://crainemedia.com/ruralmessenger/1386/action-speeds-up-to-open-horse-slaughter-plants-in-the-united-states.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-10:/commentary/8309918</id>
    <updated>2010-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rural Messenger </name>
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The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, HR 503/S. 727, is still pending in Congress. It would prevent any horse slaughter facility from operating in the United States as well as prohibit the shipment of horses to other countries for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://crainemedia.com/ruralmessenger/1386/action-speeds-up-to-open-horse-slaughter-plants-in-the-united-states.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Waste Legislation In The United Kingdom - Stenholm, Nrdc Spar On ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.fxstd.com/article/stenholm-nrdc-spar-on-atrazine" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-10:/commentary/8288708</id>
    <updated>2010-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alternative Energy Center </name>
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Instead, members have proposed new legislation in H.R.503/S.727 that will further destroy the market for horses and jobs in the horse industry. I commend the Obama Administration and Congress for beginning to focus on creating jobs and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fxstd.com/article/stenholm-nrdc-spar-on-atrazine&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>U.S. Against Horse Slaughter 2 Boycott - The Petition Site</title>
    <link href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/us-against-horse-slaughter-2-boycott" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-07:/commentary/8270906</id>
    <updated>2010-05-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Activist Animal Welfare Petitions </name>
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BOYCOTT AGAINST MEAT AND &amp;quot;ALL THINGS PRO-HORSE SLAUGHTER&amp;quot; UNTIL HR 503 IS PASSED (67 signatures on petition)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/us-against-horse-slaughter-2-boycott&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>How to STOP the Pro-Slaughter Movement DEAD in its Tracks &amp;amp; Get ...</title>
    <link href="http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2010/05/how-to-stop-pro-slaughter-movement-in.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-06:/commentary/8288706</id>
    <updated>2010-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Against Equine Slaughter </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 503, our federal anti-horse slaughter bill is passed; http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-503 What say the collective voice of the Americans Against Horse Slaughter to that idea? Do we even have a &amp;quot;collective&amp;quot; voice? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2010/05/how-to-stop-pro-slaughter-movement-in.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Wyoming blogging &amp;amp; Updates: Another &amp;quot;Front&amp;quot; for Horse Slaughter</title>
    <link href="http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/05/another-front-for-horse-slaughter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-05:/commentary/8260396</id>
    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wyoming blogging &amp; Updates </name>
    </author>
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Simply call and say &amp;quot; My name is ______and I am calling to ask Representative/Senator ______ to cosponsor and vote YES for The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503). They may ask your name and address and then they will say thank ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/05/another-front-for-horse-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>U.S. Against Equine Slaughter: Mexico, Canada increase horse ...</title>
    <link href="http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2010/05/mexico-canada-increase-horse-slaughter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8244391</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Against Equine Slaughter </name>
    </author>
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The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act&#8212;H.R. 503/S. 727&#8212;is still pending in Congress. It would prevent any horse slaughter facility from operating in the United States as well as prohibit the shipment of horses to other countries for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2010/05/mexico-canada-increase-horse-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Animals in the News - Advocacy For Animals</title>
    <link href="http://advocacy.britannica.com/blog/advocacy/2010/05/animals-in-the-news-23/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-03:/commentary/8237432</id>
    <updated>2010-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Advocacy For Animals </name>
    </author>
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Remarks Amy Nelson, Willie&amp;#39;s daughter, &#8220;Please join the Animal Welfare Institute, the Nelson family, and over 70 percent of Americans opposed to horse slaughter and help pass the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503 / S 727) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://advocacy.britannica.com/blog/advocacy/2010/05/animals-in-the-news-23/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Dark Side of Horse Racing: We Must End Horse Slaughter ...</title>
    <link href="http://horses.prosportsonline.net/2010/05/the-dark-side-of-horse-racing-we-must-end-horse-slaughter-petside-blog/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-03:/commentary/8237429</id>
    <updated>2010-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HORSE RACING </name>
    </author>
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Additionally, the Horse Slaughter Prevention bill, H.R.503) which bans the shipping, moving, transporting, delivering, receiving, purchasing, possessing, selling or donating horses and other equines for the purpose of slaughter for meat ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://horses.prosportsonline.net/2010/05/the-dark-side-of-horse-racing-we-must-end-horse-slaughter-petside-blog/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HORSES IN NEED OF YOUR HELP! PLEASE BE THEIR VOICE!: MO Pro Horse ...</title>
    <link href="http://puttinghorsesfirst.blogspot.com/2010/05/mo-pro-horse-slaughter-proposal.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8230950</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HORSES IN NEED OF YOUR HELP! PLEASE BE... </name>
    </author>
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Also, there is strong opposition to horse slaughter in the U.S., and the goal is to pass the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503/S.B. 727, to end this brutal practice altogether for all American horses. A similar bill passed the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://puttinghorsesfirst.blogspot.com/2010/05/mo-pro-horse-slaughter-proposal.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Monthly National Legislation Report: SPECIAL EDITION - SPAY ...</title>
    <link href="http://mnlreport.typepad.com/the_monthly_national_legi/2010/05/march-2010-2.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-01:/commentary/8266856</id>
    <updated>2010-05-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Monthly National Legislation Report </name>
    </author>
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If not, please make brief, polite phone call and ask your U.S. representative to co-sponsor H.R. 503/S.727. You can reach your federal legislators by calling the Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121, or click here to find their Capitol ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mnlreport.typepad.com/the_monthly_national_legi/2010/05/march-2010-2.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Wyoming blogging &amp;amp; Updates: Horse slaughter plan isn&amp;#39;t worth ...</title>
    <link href="http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/05/horse-slaughter-plan-isnt-worth.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-01:/commentary/8230951</id>
    <updated>2010-05-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wyoming blogging &amp; Updates </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Simply call and say &amp;quot; My name is ______and I am calling to ask Representative/Senator ______ to cosponsor and vote YES for The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503). They may ask your name and address and then they will say thank ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/05/horse-slaughter-plan-isnt-worth.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bless the Beasts &amp;amp; the Children...: So you like horse racing, huh?</title>
    <link href="http://blessthebeaststhechildren.blogspot.com/2010/05/so-you-like-horse-racing-huh.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-30:/commentary/8237433</id>
    <updated>2010-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bless the Beasts &amp; the Children... </name>
    </author>
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For too long, Congress has been mulling over a Horse Slaughter Prohibition bill (H.R. 503) that would &amp;quot;prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blessthebeaststhechildren.blogspot.com/2010/05/so-you-like-horse-racing-huh.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Email from Grassfire Nation | Raweditorial</title>
    <link href="http://www.raweditorial.com/?p=2651" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-29:/commentary/8529951</id>
    <updated>2010-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Raweditorial </name>
    </author>
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Please urge you Members of Congress to support Hr 503 and S 311. Shortly after the court ruling, we learned that the Agriculture Committee in the House of Representatives completed the final mark up of the 2007 Farm Bill without Section ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.raweditorial.com/?p=2651&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>End the Horror of Race Horses Being Led to Slaughter</title>
    <link href="http://www.buzzhollywood.com/celebrity-news/explore/gossip/current/end-the-horror-of-race-horses-being-led-to-slaughter/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-29:/commentary/8270907</id>
    <updated>2010-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BuzzHollywood </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
For too long, Congress has been mulling over a Horse Slaughter Prohibition bill (HR 503) that would &amp;quot;prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buzzhollywood.com/celebrity-news/explore/gossip/current/end-the-horror-of-race-horses-being-led-to-slaughter/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ratings Soar for Animal Advocate Television</title>
    <link href="http://theanimalfairy.blogspot.com/2010/04/ratings-soar-for-animal-advocate_30.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-29:/commentary/8260395</id>
    <updated>2010-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Animal Fairy Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On January 15th, 2009, The 111th Congress introduced The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act HR503/S727 with strong commitment to move this legislation through the process as quickly as possible and spare horses (both domestic and wild) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://theanimalfairy.blogspot.com/2010/04/ratings-soar-for-animal-advocate_30.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Moonhowlings &#187; 136th Run for the Roses</title>
    <link href="http://www.moonhowlings.net/index.php/2010/05/01/136th-run-for-the-roses/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-29:/commentary/8260394</id>
    <updated>2010-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Moonhowlings </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&#8220;For too long, Congress has been mulling over a Horse Slaughter Prohibition bill (H.R. 503) that would &#8220;prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.moonhowlings.net/index.php/2010/05/01/136th-run-for-the-roses/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>End horror of horses led to slaughter</title>
    <link href="http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/04/end-horror-of-horses-led-to-slaughter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-29:/commentary/8237431</id>
    <updated>2010-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans Against Horse Slaughter in Arizona </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
For too long, Congress has been mulling over a Horse Slaughter Prohibition bill (HR 503) that would &amp;quot;prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/04/end-horror-of-horses-led-to-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Anyone Want Some Horsemeat?</title>
    <link href="http://www.fourgreensteps.com/infozone/lifestyle-health/anyone-want-some-horsemeat" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-29:/commentary/8237430</id>
    <updated>2010-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Top Stories </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Nelson and others are now pushing for Congress to pass the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503/S 727), which would outlaw domestic horse slaughter for overseas food consumption. It seems to me that if there is an issue with owners ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fourgreensteps.com/infozone/lifestyle-health/anyone-want-some-horsemeat&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Animal Fairy Blog: Ratings Soar for Animal Advocate Television</title>
    <link href="http://theanimalfairy.blogspot.com/2010/04/ratings-soar-for-animal-advocate.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-29:/commentary/8226291</id>
    <updated>2010-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Animal Fairy Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On January 15th, 2009, The 111th Congress introduced The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act H.R.503/S727 with strong commitment to move this legislation through the process as quickly as possible and spare horses (both domestic and wild) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://theanimalfairy.blogspot.com/2010/04/ratings-soar-for-animal-advocate.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>End horror of horses led to slaughter : STC News</title>
    <link href="http://stcnews.com/2010/end-horror-of-horses-led-to-slaughter/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-29:/commentary/8206243</id>
    <updated>2010-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>STC News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
For too long, Congress has been mulling over a Horse Slaughter Prohibition bill (H.R. 503) that would &amp;quot;prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stcnews.com/2010/end-horror-of-horses-led-to-slaughter/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Anyone Want Some Horsemeat? : Eat. Drink. Better.</title>
    <link href="http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2010/04/30/anyone-want-some-horsemeat/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-29:/commentary/8206240</id>
    <updated>2010-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Eat. Drink. Better. </name>
    </author>
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Nelson and others are now pushing for Congress to pass the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503/S 727), which would outlaw domestic horse slaughter for overseas food consumption. It seems to me that if there is an issue with owners ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2010/04/30/anyone-want-some-horsemeat/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Wyoming blogging &amp;amp; Updates</title>
    <link href="http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/04/for-immediate-release-cloud-foundation.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8206241</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wyoming blogging &amp; Updates </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Simply call and say &amp;quot; My name is ______and I am calling to ask Representative/Senator ______ to cosponsor and vote YES for The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503). They may ask your name and address and then they will say thank ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/04/for-immediate-release-cloud-foundation.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your Voices Were Heard: Tennesse Horse Slaughter Bill has been ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/04/28/your-voices-were-heard-tennesse-horse-slaughter-bill-has-been-pulled/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-27:/commentary/8244392</id>
    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In the meantime, please join the Animal Welfare Institute, the Nelson family and over 70 percent of Americans opposed to horse slaughter and help pass the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503 / S. 727) currently before the U.S. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/04/28/your-voices-were-heard-tennesse-horse-slaughter-bill-has-been-pulled/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Wyoming blogging &amp;amp; Updates: Negotiations begin in horse slaughter plan</title>
    <link href="http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/04/negotiations-begin-in-horse-slaughter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-27:/commentary/8199037</id>
    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wyoming blogging &amp; Updates </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Simply call and say &amp;quot; My name is ______and I am calling to ask Representative/Senator ______ to cosponsor and vote YES for The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503). They may ask your name and address and then they will say thank ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/04/negotiations-begin-in-horse-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tennessee Slaughter Bill Withdrawn | Willie Nelson</title>
    <link href="http://willienelsonpri.com/willie-nelson/6474/tennessee-slaughter-bill-withdrawn.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-27:/commentary/8199036</id>
    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Willie Nelson </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In the meantime, please join the Animal Welfare Institute, the Nelson family and over 70 percent of Americans opposed to horse slaughter and help pass the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503 / S. 727) currently before the U.S. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://willienelsonpri.com/willie-nelson/6474/tennessee-slaughter-bill-withdrawn.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Wyoming blogging &amp;amp; Updates: Oppose BLM Wyoming Wild Horse Roundup ...</title>
    <link href="http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/04/oppose-blm-wyoming-wild-horse-roundup.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-27:/commentary/8191978</id>
    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wyoming blogging &amp; Updates </name>
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Simply call and say &amp;quot; My name is ______and I am calling to ask Representative/Senator ______ to cosponsor and vote YES for The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503). They may ask your name and address and then they will say thank ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/04/oppose-blm-wyoming-wild-horse-roundup.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>North Carolina Blogging and Updates: Bill to Promote Horse ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-27:/commentary/8191977</id>
    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>North Carolina Blogging and Updates </name>
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In the meantime, please join the Animal Welfare Institute, the Nelson family and over 70 percent of Americans opposed to horse slaughter and help pass the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503 / S. 727) currently before the U.S. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2010/04/bill-to-promote-horse-slaughter-in.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>North Carolina Blogging and Updates: Hardin Montana says NO to ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8918439</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>North Carolina Blogging and Updates </name>
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September 2006 &#8211; U.S. House of Representatives passes H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. The 109th Congress adjourns before the Senate can consider the bill. House vote: 263-146. March 2007 &#8211; The United States Court ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2010/04/hardin-montana-says-no-to-horse.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 5034: An Analysis : PALATE PRESS</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-23:/commentary/10209362</id>
    <updated>2010-04-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>PALATE PRESS </name>
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Call your Congress-critter or the wine wholesalers will eat your children.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://palatepress.com/2010/04/wine/hr-5034-an-analysis/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Choosing Sides on Horse Slaughter | Animals | Change.org</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-23:/commentary/8266858</id>
    <updated>2010-04-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Change.org's Animals Blog </name>
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States Want Slaughterhouses, Despite Decline in Horsemeat Market. Today&amp;#39;s Featured Action. Zppzzinujdjfrsh-300x108-dyn. Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727). Take Action. 1932 People. Most Popular Actions in Animals ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://animals.change.org/blog/view/choosing_sides_on_horse_slaughter&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Florida Senate Passes Bill Making Slaughter of Horses a Felony ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8266857</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
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(HR-503 and S-727 The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act.) These are HEALTHY horses, not sick, dying horses. They are shipped in unsafe double decker trailers, many with no food or water. Many die on the harrowing journey. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/04/23/florida-senate-passes-bill-making-slaughter-of-horses-a-felony/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>North Carolina Blogging and Updates: European horse meat imports ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8149725</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>North Carolina Blogging and Updates </name>
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September 2006 &#8211; U.S. House of Representatives passes H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. The 109th Congress adjourns before the Senate can consider the bill. House vote: 263-146. March 2007 &#8211; The United States Court ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2010/04/european-horse-meat-imports-crumbling.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>States Move to Legalize Slaughter of Horses for Human Consumption ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8149724</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Audubon Magazine Blog </name>
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Nelson, and other equine activists including Illinois Equine Humane Center, are pushing Congress to pass the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503/S 727) that will outlaw domestic horse slaughtering for food consumption overseas. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://magblog.audubon.org/states-move-legalize-slaughter-horses-human-consumption&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Horse slaughter bombshell hits Belgium and Holland | Int&amp;#39;l Fund ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-18:/commentary/8206242</id>
    <updated>2010-04-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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T IS NOT ACCEPTABLE TO SUBJECT HORSES TO THIS FOR A MOMENT LONGER, WE NEED IMMEDIATE PROTECTION AND STOP OF HORSES BEING SENT TO OTHER COUNTRIES TO BE HORRIFICALLY TORTURED AND TO PASS HR 503/ HR 305 and S 727 immediately to protect ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tuesdayshorse.wordpress.com/2010/04/19/horse-slaughter-bombshell-hits-belgium-and-holland/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>BAEN Message Board: California Anti-Slaughter Bill Advances</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-16:/commentary/8118927</id>
    <updated>2010-04-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>BAEN Message Board </name>
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SJR 22 calls on federal lawmakers to pass HR 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, and SB 727, its twin Senate bill. Both bills prohibit the transport, sale, delivery, or export of horses for slaughter for human consumption. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://members2.boardhost.com/baen/msg/1271380935.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Stenholm, Nrdc Spar On Atrazine</title>
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    <updated>2010-04-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Instead, members have proposed new legislation in HR503/S.727 that will further destroy the market for horses and jobs in the horse industry. I commend the Obama Administration and Congress for beginning to focus on creating jobs and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.windturbinegen.co.uk/alternative-energy/stenholm-nrdc-spar-on-atrazine/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>CA Humane Society Applauds the California Senate&amp;#39;s Passage of Anti ...</title>
    <link href="http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/04/ca-humane-society-applauds-california.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/8135350</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Americans Against Horse Slaughter in Arizona </name>
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The federal bill, HR 503/S 727, is co-sponsored by US Sens. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., and Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., as well as 24 other bi-partisan members of the US House delegation from California. Both the House and Senate have ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/04/ca-humane-society-applauds-california.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Horse | California Anti-Slaughter Bill Advances</title>
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    <updated>2010-04-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TheHorse.com News </name>
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SJR 22 calls on federal lawmakers to pass HR 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, and SB 727, its twin Senate bill. Both bills prohibit the transport, sale, delivery, or export of horses for slaughter for human consumption. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=16187&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Heather&amp;#39;s Blog: Draft of LOI for the ASPCA</title>
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    <updated>2010-04-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Heather's Blog </name>
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Huge progress was made towards ending slaughter and abuse of American horses with the closing of the three major slaughterhouses in the United States in 2007, and the introduction of H.R. 503, Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://heatherrosie.blogspot.com/2010/04/draft-of-loi-for-aspca.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Pass the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act! - The Petition Site</title>
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    <updated>2010-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Activist Animal Welfare Petitions </name>
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Fortunately, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727), has been introduced in the 111th Congress. Similar to past legislation (the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act), H.R. 503/S. 727 would finally prohibit the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/Protect-Horses/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Willie Nelson Educates Tennessee Rep Niceley | Willie Nelson</title>
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    <updated>2010-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Willie Nelson </name>
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&#8220;My friends and I supported efforts that shut down foreign-owned horse slaughterhouses in the United States, and we continue to work to pass the federal Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503/S 727), which would ban horse slaughter ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://willienelsonpri.com/willie-nelson/6196/willie-nelson-educates-tennessee-rep-niceley.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Pass the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act! - The Petition Site</title>
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    <updated>2010-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Activist Animal Welfare Petitions </name>
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Fortunately, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727), has been introduced in the 111th Congress. Similar to past legislation (the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act), H.R. 503/S. 727 would finally prohibit the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/Protect-Horses&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Are All Cultures Equal? &#8212; Thomas Sowell &#8212; GOPUSA | Raweditorial</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-11:/commentary/8091382</id>
    <updated>2010-04-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Raweditorial </name>
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Jan Schakowsky (DIL) is sponsoring legislation in the House, (H.R.503) which would end horse slaughter in the US and prohibit the slaughter houses from exporting horses even further to their plants in Mexico and Canada which is critical ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.raweditorial.com/?p=2594&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>BAEN Message Board: Monday vote on Senate Joint Resolution 22 re ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-11:/commentary/8083823</id>
    <updated>2010-04-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>BAEN Message Board </name>
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On Monday, the full Senate will vote on Senate Joint Resolution 22, a resolution sponsored by The HSUS that, if enacted, would formally ask Congress to pass HR 503/S 727 (federal legislation to ban the slaughter and export of horses for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://members2.boardhost.com/baen/msg/1270689883.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Willie Nelson: A Clear and Persistent Voice for the American Horse ...</title>
    <link href="http://crwefinance556.vox.com/library/post/willie-nelson-a-clear-and-persistent-voice-for-the-american-horse.html?_c=feed-atom" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-10:/commentary/8078762</id>
    <updated>2010-04-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>CRWE Finance's blog </name>
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&amp;quot;My friends and I supported efforts that shut down foreign-owned horse slaughterhouses in the United States, and we continue to work to pass the federal Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503/S 727), which would ban horse slaughter ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://crwefinance556.vox.com/library/post/willie-nelson-a-clear-and-persistent-voice-for-the-american-horse.html?_c=feed-atom&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>North Carolina Blogging and Updates: Letter to Legislators from ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-04-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
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September 2006 &#8211; U.S. House of Representatives passes H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. The 109th Congress adjourns before the Senate can consider the bill. House vote: 263-146. March 2007 &#8211; The United States Court ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2010/04/letter-to-legislators-from-former-mayor.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Americans Against Horse Slaughter in Arizona: Interview with ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-09:/commentary/8073868</id>
    <updated>2010-04-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans Against Horse Slaughter in Arizona </name>
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Crosland: Just the most important thing is that people on both sides of the border can work on this by getting in touch with legislators, in the US, getting the Federal bill, &amp;#39;The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/04/interview-with-canadian-horse-defense.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Ban Horse Slaughter in the United States | Love Claudia Rose</title>
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    <updated>2010-04-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Pickens is a Texas billionaire and strong supporter of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (H.R. 503 and S. 311) that would prohibit the slaughter of horses for human consumption or trade and transport of horseflesh and live ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://loveclaudiarose.com/?p=68&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Interview with Canadian Horse Defense Coalition Executive Director ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-04-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Crosland: Just the most important thing is that people on both sides of the border can work on this by getting in touch with legislators, in the US, getting the Federal bill, &amp;#39;The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.barnmice.com/profiles/blogs/interview-with-canadian-horse&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Crosland: Just the most important thing is that people on both sides of the border can work on this by getting in touch with legislators, in the US, getting the Federal bill, &amp;#39;The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503/S. 727, passed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://barnmice.com/xn/detail/1773158:BlogPost:219089&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-04-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
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&#8220;My friends and I supported efforts that shut down foreign-owned horse slaughterhouses in the United States, and we continue to work to pass the federal Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503/S 727), which would ban horse slaughter ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stillisstillmoving.com/willienelson/horse-slaughterhouse-bill-passes-in-tennessee/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-04-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Dean Florez, D-Shafter, has proposed a joint legislative resolution asking the U.S. Congress to pass the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727), bills that would prohibit the possession, transport, purchase and sale of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://yubanet.com/california/Californians-Gather-in-Sacramento-to-Lobby-for-Animal-Protection.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-04-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
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&#8220;My friends and I supported efforts that shut down foreign-owned horse slaughterhouses in the United States, and we continue to work to pass the federal Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503/S 727), which would ban horse slaughter ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stillisstillmoving.com/willienelson/willie-nelsons-convictions/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Horse Slaughter: With your actions we can stop this from happening!</title>
    <link href="http://civillibertarian.blogspot.com/2010/04/horse-slaughter-with-your-actions-we.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-07:/commentary/8073865</id>
    <updated>2010-04-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Thomas Paine&amp;#39;s Corner </name>
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Pickens is a Texas billionaire and strong supporter of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (HR 503 and S. 311) that would prohibit the slaughter of horses for human consumption or trade and transport of horseflesh and live ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://civillibertarian.blogspot.com/2010/04/horse-slaughter-with-your-actions-we.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Horse Slaughter: With your actions we can stop this from happening!</title>
    <link href="http://thomaspainescorner.wordpress.com/2010/04/07/horse-slaughter-with-your-actions-we-can-stop-this-from-happening/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-06:/commentary/8399126</id>
    <updated>2010-04-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Thomas Paine&amp;#39;s Corner </name>
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Pickens is a Texas billionaire and strong supporter of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (HR 503 and S. 311) that would prohibit the slaughter of horses for human consumption or trade and transport of horseflesh and live ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thomaspainescorner.wordpress.com/2010/04/07/horse-slaughter-with-your-actions-we-can-stop-this-from-happening/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Horse Slaughter: With your actions we can stop this from happening ...</title>
    <link href="http://gahc.wordpress.com/2010/04/08/horse-slaughter-with-your-actions-we-can-stop-this-from-happening/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-06:/commentary/8387394</id>
    <updated>2010-04-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Right to Keep and Arm Bears </name>
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Pickens is a Texas billionaire and strong supporter of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (H.R. 503 and S. 311) that would prohibit the slaughter of horses for human consumption or trade and transport of horseflesh and live ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gahc.wordpress.com/2010/04/08/horse-slaughter-with-your-actions-we-can-stop-this-from-happening/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Calls needed to Support CA Resolution re Horse Slaughter Ban</title>
    <link href="http://california-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/04/calls-needed-to-support-ca-resolution.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-04:/commentary/8073869</id>
    <updated>2010-04-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAHS California Blog &amp;amp; Updates </name>
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... Senate Joint Resolution 22 09-10/bill/sen/sb_0001-0050/sjr_22_bill_20100210_introduced.html&amp;gt; , a resolution that, if enacted, would formally ask Congress to pass HR 503/S 727 issues/horse_slaughter/&amp;gt; (federal legislation to ban the.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://california-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/04/calls-needed-to-support-ca-resolution.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AAHS Blogging / Updates: THE HSUS URGES CONGRESS TO BAN EXPORT OF ...</title>
    <link href="http://aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/04/hsus-urges-congress-to-ban-export-of-us.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-04:/commentary/8032924</id>
    <updated>2010-04-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAHS Blogging / Updates </name>
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The HSUS joins CHDC and hundreds of other horse industry and animal welfare groups in calling for the immediate passage of H.R. 503/S. 727 to prevent our horses from the cruelty of horse slaughter for human consumption. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/04/hsus-urges-congress-to-ban-export-of-us.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Calico Wild Horses are out of Sight, but not out of Mind ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/04/04/calico-wild-horses-are-out-of-sight-but-not-out-of-mind/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-03:/commentary/8078761</id>
    <updated>2010-04-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
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On Tuesday morning, April 6, the full Senate will vote on Senate Joint Resolution 22, a resolution sponsored by The HSUS that, if enacted, would formally ask Congress to pass HR 503/S 727 (federal legislation to ban the slaughter and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/04/04/calico-wild-horses-are-out-of-sight-but-not-out-of-mind/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Animal Fairy Blog: America in Crisis... but Humanity Lives On!</title>
    <link href="http://theanimalfairy.blogspot.com/2010/04/america-in-crisis-but-humanity-lives-on.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-03:/commentary/8028695</id>
    <updated>2010-04-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Animal Fairy Blog </name>
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On January 15th, 2009, The 111th Congress introduced The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act H.R.503/S727 with strong commitment to move this legislation through the process as quickly as possible and spare horses (both domestic and wild) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://theanimalfairy.blogspot.com/2010/04/america-in-crisis-but-humanity-lives-on.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>North Carolina Blogging and Updates: The HSUS Urges Congress to ...</title>
    <link href="http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2010/04/hsus-urges-congress-to-ban-export-of-us.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-03:/commentary/8028694</id>
    <updated>2010-04-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>North Carolina Blogging and Updates </name>
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The HSUS joins CHDC and hundreds of other horse industry and animal welfare groups in calling for the immediate passage of H.R. 503/S. 727 to prevent our horses from the cruelty of horse slaughter for human consumption. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2010/04/hsus-urges-congress-to-ban-export-of-us.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 503, a Bill to Amend the Horse Protection ACT: Hearing Before ...</title>
    <link href="http://consumerlaw.wmart.org/consumerlaw/855-h-r-503-a-bill-to-amend-the-horse-protection-act-hearing-before-the-subcommittee-on-commerce-trade-and-consumer-protection-of-the-committee-on-en.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-01:/commentary/8043116</id>
    <updated>2010-04-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Consumer Law Inside </name>
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HR 503, a Bill to Amend the Horse Protection ACT: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection of the Committee on En [...]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://consumerlaw.wmart.org/consumerlaw/855-h-r-503-a-bill-to-amend-the-horse-protection-act-hearing-before-the-subcommittee-on-commerce-trade-and-consumer-protection-of-the-committee-on-en.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>FRONT PAGE: State Legislators Target Activists&#8230;For Campaign To ...</title>
    <link href="http://animalrescue.aqimg.com/2010/04/front-page-state-legislators-target-activists%E2%80%A6for-campaign-to-stop-mo-horse-slaughter-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-01:/commentary/8017881</id>
    <updated>2010-04-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Animal Rescue </name>
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The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503/S.B. 727, currently before Congress, bans possession, shipment, transport, purchase, sale, delivery or receipt of any horse for the purpose of human ingestion. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://animalrescue.aqimg.com/2010/04/front-page-state-legislators-target-activists%E2%80%A6for-campaign-to-stop-mo-horse-slaughter-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Urge House to Pass Anti-Horse Slaughter Bill</title>
    <link href="http://dogsofarizona.blogspot.com/2010/04/urge-house-to-pass-anti-horse-slaughter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-31:/commentary/8028696</id>
    <updated>2010-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dogs of Arizona </name>
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The Act has been renumbered HR 503, and since this is a new session of Congress, we now are back to square one. Take action today! Sign the petition below and tell a friend. HR 503 would put an end to this practice by prohibiting the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dogsofarizona.blogspot.com/2010/04/urge-house-to-pass-anti-horse-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>E-mail letter to Burgess about HR 503</title>
    <link href="http://sunkist-822.livejournal.com/13575.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-31:/commentary/8024153</id>
    <updated>2010-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>sunkist_822 </name>
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I&amp;#39;m writing to passionately urge you to support the passage of HR 503, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act. As you may know, even more footage has recently surfaced showing the shocking cruelty inflicted on horses being sent to Canada ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sunkist-822.livejournal.com/13575.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>FRONT PAGE: State Legislators Target Activists&#8230;For Campaign To ...</title>
    <link href="http://kinshipcircle.wordpress.com/2010/04/01/front-page-state-legislators-target-activists-for-campaign-to-stop-mo-horse-slaughter-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-31:/commentary/8024152</id>
    <updated>2010-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kinship Circle&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
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The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, HR 503/SB 727, currently before Congress, bans possession, shipment, transport, purchase, sale, delivery or receipt of any horse for the purpose of human ingestion. &#8211; Please do not support legalized ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kinshipcircle.wordpress.com/2010/04/01/front-page-state-legislators-target-activists-for-campaign-to-stop-mo-horse-slaughter-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Arkansas Blogging and Updates: Chamber of Horrors in Canada</title>
    <link href="http://arkansas-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/04/chamber-of-horrors-in-canada.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-31:/commentary/8017885</id>
    <updated>2010-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arkansas Blogging and Updates </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The HSUS joins CHDC and hundreds of other horse industry and animal welfare groups in calling for the immediate passage of H.R. 503/S. 727 to prevent our horses from the cruelty of horse slaughter for human consumption. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansas-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/04/chamber-of-horrors-in-canada.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>AAHS California Blog &amp;amp; Updates: Pro-slaughter lobbyists pushing ...</title>
    <link href="http://california-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/04/pro-slaughter-lobbyists-pushing-harder.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-31:/commentary/8017883</id>
    <updated>2010-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAHS California Blog &amp; Updates </name>
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Pro-slaughter lobbyists are pushing bills and resolutions thru state legislatures that call for the defeat of the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503/S.B. 727, the federal bill that would shut down slaughter of American horses. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://california-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/04/pro-slaughter-lobbyists-pushing-harder.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Save America&amp;#39;s horses -- Ask Congress to act on ho - Shannon Elizabeth</title>
    <link href="http://www.shannonelizabeth.com/site/2010/04/save-americas-horses----ask-congress-to-act-on-ho.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-31:/commentary/8017882</id>
    <updated>2010-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Shannon Elizabeth </name>
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The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503/S. 727) will put a stop to this brutal practice by ending the slaughter of American horses for human consumption and preventing their export for slaughter in other countries.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shannonelizabeth.com/site/2010/04/save-americas-horses----ask-congress-to-act-on-ho.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>When Horse Slaughter Comes to Town: Opposition to Horse Slaughter ...</title>
    <link href="http://tuesdayshorse.wordpress.com/2010/04/01/when-horse-slaughter-comes-to-town-opposition-to-horse-slaughte/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-31:/commentary/8017880</id>
    <updated>2010-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tuesday's Horse </name>
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On September 7, 2006, Bill H.R. 503, a comprehensive proposal to ban the slaughter of horses for human consumption as well as the transport for slaughter elsewhere passed overwhelmingly in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tuesdayshorse.wordpress.com/2010/04/01/when-horse-slaughter-comes-to-town-opposition-to-horse-slaughte/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Sweeping Undercover Investigation of Canada&amp;#39;s Leading Equine ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/03/31/sweeping-undercover-investigation-of-canadas-leading-equine-slaughterhouses-shows-cruelty-and-abuse/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-30:/commentary/8098066</id>
    <updated>2010-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
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IT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE TO SUBJECT HORSES TO THIS FOR A MOMENT LONGER, WE NEED IMMEDIATE PROTECTION AND STOP OF HORSES BEING SENT TO OTHER COUNTRIES TO BE HORRIFICALLY TORTURED AND TO PASS HR 503/ HR 305 and S 727 immediately to protect ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/03/31/sweeping-undercover-investigation-of-canadas-leading-equine-slaughterhouses-shows-cruelty-and-abuse/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Stenholm, NRDC Spar on Atrazine</title>
    <link href="http://atrazine.blogspot.com/2010/03/bad-science-means-bad-regulations-for.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-30:/commentary/8028697</id>
    <updated>2010-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Atrazine News </name>
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Instead, members have proposed new legislation in HR503/S.727 that will further destroy the market for horses and jobs in the horse industry. I commend the Obama Administration and Congress for beginning to focus on creating jobs and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://atrazine.blogspot.com/2010/03/bad-science-means-bad-regulations-for.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Missouri 1st in Race 2 Bring Back Horse-Slaughter</title>
    <link href="http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2010/04/missour-1st-in-race-2-bring-back-horse.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-30:/commentary/8024151</id>
    <updated>2010-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Against Equine Slaughter </name>
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This bill is similar to a number of bills and resolutions introduced in 2009 and several more this year, 2010, also offered in an effort to defeat the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, HR 503/SB 727, now pending in Congress and which ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2010/04/missour-1st-in-race-2-bring-back-horse.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bull inthe Heather Famous Race Horse &amp;quot;Old Friends&amp;quot; | Great Race Day</title>
    <link href="http://greatraceday.com/2010/03/bull-inthe-heather-famous-race-horse-old-friends/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-30:/commentary/8017884</id>
    <updated>2010-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Great Race Day </name>
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Please contact your Representatives and ask them to co-sponsor HR 503 and ask your Senators to co-sponsor S311 &#8212; help us ban the slaughter of horses; support the American Horse Slaughter Protection Act. #3 by shutterbug29 on 03/31/2010 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://greatraceday.com/2010/03/bull-inthe-heather-famous-race-horse-old-friends/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Missouri House passes H.B. 1747 to permit horse slaughter in U.S. ...</title>
    <link href="http://animalrescue.aqimg.com/2010/03/missouri-house-passes-h-b-1747-to-permit-horse-slaughter-in-u-s/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-30:/commentary/7991051</id>
    <updated>2010-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Animal Rescue </name>
    </author>
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The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503/S.B. 727, currently before Congress, bans possession, shipment, transport, purchase, sale, delivery or receipt of any horse for the purpose of human ingestion. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://animalrescue.aqimg.com/2010/03/missouri-house-passes-h-b-1747-to-permit-horse-slaughter-in-u-s/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>When Horse Slaughter Comes to Town: Legal Implications &#171; Tuesday&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://tuesdayshorse.wordpress.com/2010/03/31/when-horse-slaughter-comes-to-town-legal-implications/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-30:/commentary/7991050</id>
    <updated>2010-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tuesday's Horse </name>
    </author>
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If the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act legislation, H.R. 503, currently pending at the federal level is enacted into law, it will prohibit the trade and transport of horseflesh and live horses intended for human consumption. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tuesdayshorse.wordpress.com/2010/03/31/when-horse-slaughter-comes-to-town-legal-implications/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>BLM Calls Wild Horse Death Stampede at Calico &#8220;Humane&#8221; &#171; Straight ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/03/30/blm-calls-wild-horse-death-stampede-at-calico-%E2%80%9Chumane%E2%80%9D/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-29:/commentary/8091383</id>
    <updated>2010-03-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
    </author>
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Needed UNTIL ITS PASSED-EMAILS , CALLS , LETTERS ,FAXES -PASS-VOTE YES ON ANTI-SLAUGHTER LAWS, HR 503, HR 305 &amp;amp; S727. No trackbacks yet. Name (required). E-mail (will not be published) (required). Website. Click here to cancel reply. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/03/30/blm-calls-wild-horse-death-stampede-at-calico-%E2%80%9Chumane%E2%80%9D/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Missouri House passes H.B. 1747 to permit horse slaughter in U.S. ...</title>
    <link href="http://kinshipcircle.wordpress.com/2010/03/30/missouri-house-passeds-h-b-1747-to-permit-horse-slaughter-in-u-s/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-29:/commentary/8032925</id>
    <updated>2010-03-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kinship Circle's Blog </name>
    </author>
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The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503/S.B. 727, currently before Congress, bans possession, shipment, transport, purchase, sale, delivery or receipt of any horse for the purpose of human ingestion. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kinshipcircle.wordpress.com/2010/03/30/missouri-house-passeds-h-b-1747-to-permit-horse-slaughter-in-u-s/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>New Hope Horses Home Page 2010: horse slaughter - mamas and babes ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.newhopehorses.org/2010/03/horse-slaughter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/8260397</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New Hope Horses Home Page 2010 </name>
    </author>
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Please help us protect horses from being exploited and brutalized and tell congress to pass anti slaughter laws HR 503 Hr 305, S727 that will protect our beloved horses from this brutal abuse . The Human Society of the United States, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newhopehorses.org/2010/03/horse-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>3/21/10 &#8211; SHOW ME HORSE SLAUGHTER IN SHOW-ME MISSOURI?</title>
    <link href="http://animalrescue.aqimg.com/2010/03/32110-%E2%80%93-show-me-horse-slaughter-in-show-me-missouri/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-20:/commentary/7938445</id>
    <updated>2010-03-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Animal Rescue </name>
    </author>
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The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, HR 503/SB 727, currently before Congress, bans possession, shipment, transport, purchase, sale, delivery or receipt of any horse for the purpose of human ingestion. In 2006 Congress cut off funding ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://animalrescue.aqimg.com/2010/03/32110-%E2%80%93-show-me-horse-slaughter-in-show-me-missouri/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>3/21/10 &#8211; SHOW ME HORSE SLAUGHTER IN SHOW-ME MISSOURI? &#171; Kinship ...</title>
    <link href="http://kinshipcircle.wordpress.com/2010/03/21/32110-show-me-horse-slaughter-in-show-me-missouri/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-20:/commentary/7925538</id>
    <updated>2010-03-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kinship Circle's Blog </name>
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The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503/S.B. 727, currently before Congress, bans possession, shipment, transport, purchase, sale, delivery or receipt of any horse for the purpose of human ingestion. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kinshipcircle.wordpress.com/2010/03/21/32110-show-me-horse-slaughter-in-show-me-missouri/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Radnofsky Offers Support to Horses</title>
    <link href="http://haoodnla.com/article/lxy09219945y9j01/529591" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-19:/commentary/7938447</id>
    <updated>2010-03-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>how to get costumer for seo job </name>
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... pending before the US Congress amending the Horse Protection Act which would make horse slaughter and export for slaughter illegal. HR 503 passed the US House of Representatives 263-146 and is now awaiting a vote in the Senate.[...]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://haoodnla.com/article/lxy09219945y9j01/529591&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>U.S. Against Equine Slaughter: Mo 2 Get OK 4 Horse-Slaughter?</title>
    <link href="http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2010/03/mo-2-get-ok-4-horse-slaughter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7901803</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Against Equine Slaughter </name>
    </author>
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This bill is similar to a number of bills and resolutions introduced in 2009 and several more this year, 2010, also offered in an effort to defeat the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503/S.B. 727, now pending in Congress and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2010/03/mo-2-get-ok-4-horse-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>I Will Act: Captain Peter Bethune Needs Our Support</title>
    <link href="http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2010/03/captain-peter-bethune-needs-our-support.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7882700</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>I Will Act </name>
    </author>
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In Defense Of Animals ------------------------------------------------ Please Support The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society -------------------------------------------------------------- HR 503 (111th): Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2010/03/captain-peter-bethune-needs-our-support.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ACTION ALERT: Help Save Our Wild Mustangs !!! - Care2 News Network</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/1423396" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-15:/commentary/7974316</id>
    <updated>2010-03-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network </name>
    </author>
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Ask President Obama today to urge Congress to support H.R. 503! H.R. 503 seeks to put an end to horses inhumanely slaughtered and served for dinner. H.R. 503 prohibits the transport of America&amp;#39;s horses to foreign countries for slaughter ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/1423396&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The worst case of equine abuse in Tennessee history shocked ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/1423472" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-15:/commentary/7925537</id>
    <updated>2010-03-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ask President Obama today to urge Congress to support H.R. 503! H.R. 503 seeks to put an end to horses inhumanely slaughtered and served for dinner. H.R. 503 prohibits the transport of America&amp;#39;s horses to foreign countries for slaughter ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/1423472&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Animal Fairy Blog: Saving America&amp;#39;s Horses To Be Featured on AATV</title>
    <link href="http://theanimalfairy.blogspot.com/2010/03/saving-americas-horses-to-be-featured.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-15:/commentary/7862014</id>
    <updated>2010-03-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Animal Fairy Blog </name>
    </author>
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During this segment the show covers two main bills, the HR 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act and the state puppymill bill. The promotional clip for &#8220;Saving America&amp;#39;s Horses A Nation Betrayed&#8221; will be shown during the Legislative ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://theanimalfairy.blogspot.com/2010/03/saving-americas-horses-to-be-featured.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Horse attack one of worst in 170-year history - Care2 News Network</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/1423460" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-15:/commentary/7862013</id>
    <updated>2010-03-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ask President Obama today to urge Congress to support H.R. 503! H.R. 503 seeks to put an end to horses inhumanely slaughtered and served for dinner. H.R. 503 prohibits the transport of America&amp;#39;s horses to foreign countries for slaughter ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/1423460&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Not Starving Horses is a &amp;quot;High Level of Burden&amp;quot;? - Care2 News Network</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/1423438" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-14:/commentary/7938444</id>
    <updated>2010-03-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ask President Obama today to urge Congress to support H.R. 503! H.R. 503 seeks to put an end to horses inhumanely slaughtered and served for dinner. H.R. 503 prohibits the transport of America&amp;#39;s horses to foreign countries for slaughter ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/1423438&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Radnofsky Offers Support to Horses</title>
    <link href="http://haoodnla.com/article/lxy092135218y9j01/529591" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-10:/commentary/7846267</id>
    <updated>2010-03-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>youwonthebid.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... pending before the US Congress amending the Horse Protection Act which would make horse slaughter and export for slaughter illegal. HR 503 passed the US House of Representatives 263-146 and is now awaiting a vote in the Senate.[...]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://haoodnla.com/article/lxy092135218y9j01/529591&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Thank you, Wyoming &#171;</title>
    <link href="http://meatisneat.wordpress.com/2010/03/10/1127/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-09:/commentary/8024154</id>
    <updated>2010-03-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Untitled </name>
    </author>
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the South Dakota Legislature urges the Congress to defeat the current Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, including H.R. 503 and S.727 and related legislation. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://meatisneat.wordpress.com/2010/03/10/1127/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Stop horse slaughter forever | Civic Direct</title>
    <link href="http://www.civicdirect.com/article/stop-horse-slaughter-forever" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-09:/commentary/7991055</id>
    <updated>2010-03-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Civic Direct - Petition </name>
    </author>
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Ask your U.S. Representative and Senators and to support The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727). It will ban the barbaric killing of American horses for human consumption, including the export of horses across our ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.civicdirect.com/article/stop-horse-slaughter-forever&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>YOUR URGENT ACTION IS NEEDED!</title>
    <link href="http://puttinghorsesfirst.blogspot.com/2010/03/your-urgent-action-is-needed.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-09:/commentary/7846266</id>
    <updated>2010-03-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HORSES IN NEED OF YOUR HELP! PLEASE BE... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Sacia to support the federal bill, Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503/S.727), in order to truly advance the welfare of equines in Illinois if he is truly concerned with the welfare of our horses. HR 503/S.727 ensures horses from ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://puttinghorsesfirst.blogspot.com/2010/03/your-urgent-action-is-needed.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Stop horse slaughter forever - The Petition Site</title>
    <link href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/32/stop-horse-slaughter-forever" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-09:/commentary/7823540</id>
    <updated>2010-03-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Animal Welfare petitions - Care2: ThePetitionSi... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ask your U.S. Representative and Senators and to support The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727). It will ban the barbaric killing of American horses for human consumption, including the export of horses across our ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/32/stop-horse-slaughter-forever&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fight Over Civil War Horse&amp;#39;s Head Finally Ends - Care2 News Network</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/1415829" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-08:/commentary/7910358</id>
    <updated>2010-03-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ask President Obama today to urge Congress to support H.R. 503! H.R. 503 seeks to put an end to horses inhumanely slaughtered and served for dinner. H.R. 503 prohibits the transport of America&amp;#39;s horses to foreign countries for slaughter ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/1415829&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Banning horse slaughter a national issue - Care2 News Network</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/229691724/1409701" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-05:/commentary/7760592</id>
    <updated>2010-03-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
ATTENTION HORSE LOVERS:Ask President Obama today to urge Congress to support H.R. 503! H.R. 503 seeks to put an end to horses inhumanely slaughtered and served for dinner. H.R. 503 prohibits the transport of America&amp;#39;s horses to foreign ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/229691724/1409701&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Radnofsky Offers Support to Horses</title>
    <link href="http://haoodnla.com/article/lxy09212298y9j01/529591" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-03:/commentary/7790377</id>
    <updated>2010-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>internet watch foundation </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... pending before the US Congress amending the Horse Protection Act which would make horse slaughter and export for slaughter illegal. HR 503 passed the US House of Representatives 263-146 and is now awaiting a vote in the Senate.[...]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://haoodnla.com/article/lxy09212298y9j01/529591&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AAHS California Blog &amp;amp; Updates: TAKE ACTION NOW! A VOTE CAN HAPPEN ...</title>
    <link href="http://california-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/03/take-action-now-vote-can-happen-at.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-03:/commentary/7727957</id>
    <updated>2010-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAHS California Blog &amp; Updates </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Sacia to support the federal bill, Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S.727), in order to truly advance the welfare of equines in Illinois if he is truly concerned with the welfare of our horses. H.R. 503/S.727 ensures horses ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://california-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/03/take-action-now-vote-can-happen-at.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Spread the Word Illnois VOTE NO HB- 4812</title>
    <link href="http://zumasrescueranch.wordpress.com/2010/03/03/spread-the-word-illnois-vote-no-hb-4812/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-02:/commentary/8481251</id>
    <updated>2010-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Zuma&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Sacia to support the federal bill, Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503/S.727), in order to truly advance the welfare of equines in Illinois if he is truly concerned with the welfare of our horses. HR 503/S.727 ensures horses from ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zumasrescueranch.wordpress.com/2010/03/03/spread-the-word-illnois-vote-no-hb-4812/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Another Pro-Horse Slaughter Bill Passes, Disinformation Spreads ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.animallawcoalition.com/horse-slaughter/article/1162" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-02:/commentary/7823542</id>
    <updated>2010-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Voizle - Better way to Represent Urls or... </name>
    </author>
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That would also not be true if the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503/S.B. 727 passed and no American horse could be sold or shipped for commercial slaughter for human consumption. Study after study has shown there is no ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.animallawcoalition.com/horse-slaughter/article/1162&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>North Carolina Blogging and Updates: URGENT ACTION NEEDED!</title>
    <link href="http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2010/03/urgent-action-needed.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-02:/commentary/7823541</id>
    <updated>2010-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>North Carolina Blogging and Updates </name>
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Also, please take a minute to visit AWI&amp;#39;s Compassion Index at www.awionline. org/takeaction and take action on the federal Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727). For more information on horse slaughter, you may visit ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2010/03/urgent-action-needed.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Urge your Illinois Representative to vote NO on HB 4812 (Horse ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.madeleinepickens.com/news/urge-your-illinois-representative-to-vote-no-on-hb-4812-horse-slaughter-vote-could-take-place-any-day-%E2%80%93-call-now/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-02:/commentary/7760593</id>
    <updated>2010-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Madeleine Pickens Wild Horse Sanctuary </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Sacia to support the federal bill, Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503/S.727), in order to truly advance the welfare of equines in Illinois if he is truly concerned with the welfare of our horses. HR 503/S.727 ensures horses from ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.madeleinepickens.com/news/urge-your-illinois-representative-to-vote-no-on-hb-4812-horse-slaughter-vote-could-take-place-any-day-%E2%80%93-call-now/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Florida state legislation on illegal sale of horse meat referred ...</title>
    <link href="http://tuesdayshorse.wordpress.com/2010/03/02/florida-state-legislation-on-illegal-sale-of-horsemeat-referred-to-committee/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-01:/commentary/7833329</id>
    <updated>2010-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tuesday's Horse </name>
    </author>
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The bill numbers are H.R. 503 and S. 727. Please contact your U.S. Representative re H.R. 503 (you have one) and U.S. Senators re S. 727 (you have two) and ask them to pass these bills. from &#8594; horse legislation, horse slaughter, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tuesdayshorse.wordpress.com/2010/03/02/florida-state-legislation-on-illegal-sale-of-horsemeat-referred-to-committee/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>For everyone who wants to help wild horses stay wild - Care2 News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/100041282/1406143" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-28:/commentary/7727958</id>
    <updated>2010-02-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
ATTENTION HORSE LOVERS:Ask President Obama today to urge Congress to support H.R. 503! H.R. 503 seeks to put an end to horses inhumanely slaughtered and served for dinner. H.R. 503 prohibits the transport of America&amp;#39;s horses to foreign ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/100041282/1406143&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Purrs4Peace &#8211; Week 37</title>
    <link href="http://brianshome-me.blogspot.com/2010/02/purrs4peace-week-37.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-27:/commentary/7727959</id>
    <updated>2010-02-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Brian&amp;#39;s Home </name>
    </author>
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There has been some action in the form of The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503/ S. 727) which would ban the slaughter of American horses for food and ban the export of live horses across borders for slaughter. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://brianshome-me.blogspot.com/2010/02/purrs4peace-week-37.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Purrs 4 Peace Week 37: Horse are not for Slaughter</title>
    <link href="http://confuciuscat.blogspot.com/2010/02/purrs-4-peace-week-37-horse-are-not-for.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-25:/commentary/8017886</id>
    <updated>2010-02-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Confucius Cat </name>
    </author>
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There has been some action in the form of The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503/ S. 727) which would ban the slaughter of American horses for food and ban the export of live horses across borders for slaughter. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://confuciuscat.blogspot.com/2010/02/purrs-4-peace-week-37-horse-are-not-for.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Idaho Senate seeks to reinstate slaughter as a way of dealin ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/229691724/1399221" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-23:/commentary/7678406</id>
    <updated>2010-02-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
What you can do: Contact your Senator and ask him or her to support or co-sponsor Senate Bill S727, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act. Ask your Representative to support HR 503. send green star | flag as inappropriate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/229691724/1399221&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Idaho Senate seeks to reinstate slaughter as a way of dealin ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/951765832/1399553" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-22:/commentary/7687506</id>
    <updated>2010-02-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Care2 News Network </name>
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What you can do: Contact your Senator and ask him or her to support or co-sponsor Senate Bill S727, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act. Ask your Representative to support HR 503. (For &amp;#39;live&amp;#39; links to the above, click on Maria&amp;#39;s story ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/951765832/1399553&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>WE FEED HORSES TO CANADA AND MEXICO--GOODBYE, MY FRIEND FLICKA</title>
    <link href="http://pakalani.livejournal.com/1303.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-15:/commentary/7621898</id>
    <updated>2010-02-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>pakalani </name>
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There is a bill going before Congress called the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503) that would outlaw the deportation of horses to foreign countries for slaughter. These horses are former racehorses, pets, show horses, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pakalani.livejournal.com/1303.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>I Will Act</title>
    <link href="http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2010/02/subject-celebrities-speak-against-nasa.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-15:/commentary/7591719</id>
    <updated>2010-02-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>I Will Act </name>
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In Defense Of Animals ------------------------------------------------ Please Support The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society -------------------------------------------------------------- HR 503 (111th): Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2010/02/subject-celebrities-speak-against-nasa.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Jobs in Portland, OR (02/16/10)</title>
    <link href="http://www.natsnewjobs.com/archives/1773" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-15:/commentary/7591718</id>
    <updated>2010-02-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>NatsJobs </name>
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DRIVER/ATTENDANT Community Ambulance. Certified non certified position. Use wheelchair stretcher van for clients to appointments. Some lifting required. PT/FT; overtime avail. $8.50/hr. 503-252-7283 Webid: 2927559 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.natsnewjobs.com/archives/1773&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>AAHS California Blog &amp;amp; Updates: Blood Money: &amp;quot;Under the Guise of ...</title>
    <link href="http://california-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/02/blood-money-under-guise-of-euthanasia_16.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-15:/commentary/7591716</id>
    <updated>2010-02-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAHS California Blog &amp; Updates </name>
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For example, H.R. 503 was passed in the House on September 7, 2006, but the bill was anonymously blocked from a vote in the Senate, so the bill died at the end of the session and then was reintroduced. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://california-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/02/blood-money-under-guise-of-euthanasia_16.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>URGENT! ILLINOIS HOUSE TO HOLD HEARING ON HORSE SLAUGHTER BILL ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.madeleinepickens.com/news/illinois-house-to-hold-hearing-on-horse-slaughter-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-15:/commentary/7591715</id>
    <updated>2010-02-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Madeleine Pickens Wild Horse Sanctuary </name>
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Sacia to support the federal bill, Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S.727), in order to truly advance the welfare of equines in Illinois if he is truly concerned with the welfare of our horses. H.R. 503/S.727 ensures horses ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.madeleinepickens.com/news/illinois-house-to-hold-hearing-on-horse-slaughter-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Life on Sleepy Creek in Words and Images: Wild horse lovers take ...</title>
    <link href="http://maylattanzio.blogspot.com/2010/02/wild-horse-lovers-take-note-of-rep.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-15:/commentary/7591714</id>
    <updated>2010-02-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Life on Sleepy Creek in Words and Images </name>
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I appreciate you taking the opportunity to contact my office to share your thoughts on H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Act. It is always nice to hear from the people of North Florida. I agree with you that horses are some of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://maylattanzio.blogspot.com/2010/02/wild-horse-lovers-take-note-of-rep.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Idaho Senator critical of proposed federal horse slaughter ban ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.idahoreporter.com/2010/idaho-senator-critical-of-proposed-federal-horse-slaughter-ban/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-14:/commentary/7687507</id>
    <updated>2010-02-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Idaho Reporter </name>
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Support HR 503, HR 305 and S727!!!! carole garvey says: February 17, 2010 at 7:23 am. I have been in the horse industry for years and the REALITY of horse slaughter is just this: the horses go to auction, where a &#8220;killbuyer&#8221; {a person ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.idahoreporter.com/2010/idaho-senator-critical-of-proposed-federal-horse-slaughter-ban/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Save Horses from Slaughter</title>
    <link href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/5/save-horses-from-slaughter" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-13:/commentary/7606524</id>
    <updated>2010-02-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Animal Welfare petitions - Care2: ThePetitionSi... </name>
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The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR503) will end inhumane slaughter of horses in US for consumption by humans and being sent to other countries for slaughter there. To help passage of these bills go to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/5/save-horses-from-slaughter&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Happy Tails Animal Advocacy: Pet News and Views</title>
    <link href="http://maulthemills.blogspot.com/2010/02/pet-news-and-views.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-10:/commentary/7564886</id>
    <updated>2010-02-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Happy Tails Animal Advocacy </name>
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Senator John Ensign (R-NV), Representative John Conyers (D-MI), and Representative Dan Burton (R-IN) join her in that fight as lead authors of S. 727/H.R 503. Voters can contact their state senator and let them know they are supporting ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://maulthemills.blogspot.com/2010/02/pet-news-and-views.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>END HORSE SLAUGHTER NOW!</title>
    <link href="http://secondchancehorses.blogspot.com/2010/02/to-help-end-horse-slaughter-we-need-all.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-09:/commentary/7938448</id>
    <updated>2010-02-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Stop Horse Slaughter! </name>
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HR 503, the 2005-2006 bill, did not pass. It will be reintroduced in the 110th Congressional Session! HR 503 passed the House by a very good majority, but was held up by Senator Conrad Burns in the Senate. It was not allowed to come ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://secondchancehorses.blogspot.com/2010/02/to-help-end-horse-slaughter-we-need-all.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Meanwhile.......Back at the Ranch: Calling All Animal Angels&#8230;&#8230;</title>
    <link href="http://backattheranch1.blogspot.com/2010/02/calling-all-animal-angels.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-09:/commentary/7553675</id>
    <updated>2010-02-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Meanwhile.......Back at the Ranch </name>
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H.R.503/S.727 has no financial provisions for the care of unwanted horses. The question remains: Who will tend to the additional 100000 unwanted horses currently being shipped to Canada and Mexico for processing if this bill is passed? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://backattheranch1.blogspot.com/2010/02/calling-all-animal-angels.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Jobs in Portland, OR (02/09/10)</title>
    <link href="http://www.natsnewjobs.com/archives/1525" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-08:/commentary/7631830</id>
    <updated>2010-02-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NatsJobs </name>
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$8.50/hr. 503-252-7283 Webid: 2925181 &#8230; 195, EXPERIENCED Tow Truck Driver Job at Precision PT Staffing (Portland, OR) Code: EXPERIENCED Tow Truck Driver 7098 From: ABC-Towing@hotmail.com Experienced Tow Truck Drivers only! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.natsnewjobs.com/archives/1525&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Paulick Report &#187; Blog Archive &#187; NTRA: IS ANYONE HOME?</title>
    <link href="http://www.paulickreport.com/blog/ntra-is-anyone-home/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-08:/commentary/7539316</id>
    <updated>2010-02-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Paulick Report </name>
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I suppose that we could request a record of the official NTRA Board vote (if one ever was recorded) on whether or not the NTRA should support HR 503/S 727. This would tell us exactly who on the Board at NTRA supports slaughtering our ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.paulickreport.com/blog/ntra-is-anyone-home/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>End Horses Suffering, End Horse Transport for Slaughter &#171; Zuma&amp;#39;s Blog</title>
    <link href="http://zumasrescueranch.wordpress.com/2010/02/09/2044/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-08:/commentary/7539315</id>
    <updated>2010-02-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Zuma's Blog </name>
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... on Capitol Hill in support of the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727), a bill to prohibit the trafficking in horses for slaughter for human consumption in the United States and the export of horses for this purpose. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zumasrescueranch.wordpress.com/2010/02/09/2044/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>American Quarter Horse Association blames non-existent &#8220;ban&#8221; for ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/02/06/american-quarter-horse-association-blames-non-existent-%E2%80%9Cban%E2%80%9D-for-the-consequences-of-its-own-policy/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-05:/commentary/7512651</id>
    <updated>2010-02-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
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The release questions the lack of funding in the federal horse protection legislation, HR 503/S 727. Not stated is why the government should be responsible for privately owned horses or a breeder&amp;#39;s choice to breed more than they can ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/02/06/american-quarter-horse-association-blames-non-existent-%E2%80%9Cban%E2%80%9D-for-the-consequences-of-its-own-policy/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>American Quarter Horse Association blames non-existent &amp;#39;ban&amp;#39; for ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.harnesslink.com/www/Article.cgi?ID=78341" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-04:/commentary/7564887</id>
    <updated>2010-02-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Untitled </name>
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The release questions the lack of funding in the federal horse protection legislation, HR 503/S 727. Not stated is why the government should be responsible for privately owned horses or a breeder&amp;#39;s choice to breed more than they can ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.harnesslink.com/www/Article.cgi?ID=78341&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>American Quarter Horse Association blames non-existent &#8220;ban&#8221; for ...</title>
    <link href="http://theanti-aqha-qhloversclub.blogspot.com/2010/02/american-quarter-horse-association.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-04:/commentary/7553676</id>
    <updated>2010-02-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Anti-Association American Quarter Horse... </name>
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The release questions the lack of funding in the federal horse protection legislation, HR 503/S 727. Not stated is why the government should be responsible for privately owned horses or a breeder&amp;#39;s choice to breed more than they can ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://theanti-aqha-qhloversclub.blogspot.com/2010/02/american-quarter-horse-association.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Qlxdh herve leger xjbw Take Action Today @ The Hunger Site ...</title>
    <link href="http://13492002.blog.hexun.com/44999287_d.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-03:/commentary/7938446</id>
    <updated>2010-02-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>louboutin4z2 - louboutin4z2 - &#21644;&#35759;&#21338;&#23458; </name>
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H.R. 503 would put an end to this prbehaveice through prohibicang the transharbour of 679a2647a997bff747470cc77a9bounder9a&amp;#39;s horses to foreign countries for ssmileter. Ask President Obama today to urge Congress to supharbour H.R. 503! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://13492002.blog.hexun.com/44999287_d.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>U.S. Against Equine Slaughter: What&amp;#39;s it Going to Take to Save ...</title>
    <link href="http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2010/02/whats-it-going-to-take-to-save-americas.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-03:/commentary/7871447</id>
    <updated>2010-02-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Against Equine Slaughter </name>
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Please take a minute to see if your U.S. Representative is already a cosponsor of H.R. 503 and if your two U.S. Senators are co sponsors of S727. If your Representative and Senators are not yet cosponsors, please make a call and ask ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2010/02/whats-it-going-to-take-to-save-americas.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Avhbr Piumini Moncler gbdu Take Action Today @ The Hunger Site ...</title>
    <link href="http://13587179.blog.hexun.com/44971225_d.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-03:/commentary/7804712</id>
    <updated>2010-02-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>fgklmdpekcc9 - fgklmdpekcc9 - &#21644;&#35759;&#21338;&#23458; </name>
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If every person only gave $1.00 a month no horses would have to go to slauter Feb 3, 2010 (Name not disshowed) Feb 3, 2010 Terri Steen Pllighten Presiden Obama supharbour HR 503. These zoons are so intuitive. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://13587179.blog.hexun.com/44971225_d.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Monthly National Legislation Report: JANUARY, 2010</title>
    <link href="http://mnlreport.typepad.com/the_monthly_national_legi/2010/02/january-2010.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-03:/commentary/7521987</id>
    <updated>2010-02-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Monthly National Legislation Report </name>
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A hastily scheduled hearing of the US House of Representatives Judiciary Committee in regards to HR 503--a bill that would make it a felony to transport a horse that could be used for human food--was canceled as soon as it became clear ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mnlreport.typepad.com/the_monthly_national_legi/2010/02/january-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>What&amp;#39;s It Going To Take To Save America&amp;#39;s Horses</title>
    <link href="http://aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/02/whats-it-going-to-take-to-save-americas.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-02:/commentary/7512652</id>
    <updated>2010-02-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAHS Blogging / Updates </name>
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Please take a minute to see if your US Representative is already a cosponsor of HR 503 and if your two US Senators are co sponsors of S727. If your Representative and Senators are not yet cosponsors, please make a call and ask them to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/02/whats-it-going-to-take-to-save-americas.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>New Canadian Regulations will Curtail Slaughter of North American ...</title>
    <link href="http://montanagrassrootshorsecoalition.wordpress.com/2010/02/03/new-canadian-regulations-will-curtail-slaughter-of-north-american-horses-2/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-02:/commentary/7502000</id>
    <updated>2010-02-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Montanagrassrootshorsecoalition&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
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The EWA and CHDC have always warned that our equines are not safe for human consumption and implores Congress to step up to protect the health safety of foreign consumers by passing the legislation before it (HR 503 and S 727) that will ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://montanagrassrootshorsecoalition.wordpress.com/2010/02/03/new-canadian-regulations-will-curtail-slaughter-of-north-american-horses-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Under the Guise of Euthanasia</title>
    <link href="http://wildforlifeactionnews.blogspot.com/2010/02/under-guise-of-euthanasia.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-31:/commentary/7502001</id>
    <updated>2010-01-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Compassionate Animal.TV Blog </name>
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1 American Veterinary Medical Association Position re HR 503 2 American Associate of Equine Practitioners Press Release 3 Evidence produced by the USDA dated Oct 8, 2008 in response to a Nov 17, 2005 FOIA request by Julie Caramante ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wildforlifeactionnews.blogspot.com/2010/02/under-guise-of-euthanasia.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>I Will Act: Fur Council of Canada Pushing the Killing of Innocent ...</title>
    <link href="http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2010/02/fur-council-of-canada-pushing-killing.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-31:/commentary/7466979</id>
    <updated>2010-01-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>I Will Act </name>
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Please Support The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society -------------------------------------------------------------- HR 503 (111th): Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (PECA) Please contact your U.S. Representative requesting they ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2010/02/fur-council-of-canada-pushing-killing.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HORSES IN NEED OF YOUR HELP! PLEASE BE THEIR VOICE!: URGENT ALERT ...</title>
    <link href="http://puttinghorsesfirst.blogspot.com/2010/02/urgent-alert-dont-sell-your-beloved.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-31:/commentary/7456249</id>
    <updated>2010-01-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>HORSES IN NEED OF YOUR HELP! PLEASE BE... </name>
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Contact your Congressmen and Senator and ask them to vote &amp;quot;yes&amp;quot; on bills H.R.503 and S-727. Here&amp;#39;s a sample of what you could say to the administrator who answers the phone and takes your information: &amp;quot;Hello, my name is [your name] and .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://puttinghorsesfirst.blogspot.com/2010/02/urgent-alert-dont-sell-your-beloved.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>New Canadian regulations will curtail slaughter of North American ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.harnesslink.com/www/Article.cgi?ID=78235" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-30:/commentary/7466976</id>
    <updated>2010-01-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Untitled </name>
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The EWA and CHDC have always warned that our equines are not safe for human consumption and implores Congress to step up to protect the health safety of foreign consumers by passing the legislation before it (HR 503 and S 727) that will ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.harnesslink.com/www/Article.cgi?ID=78235&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>North Carolina Blogging and Updates: Judiciary Committee Call-in</title>
    <link href="http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2010/01/judiciary-committee-call-in.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-30:/commentary/7445726</id>
    <updated>2010-01-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>North Carolina Blogging and Updates </name>
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September 2006 &#8211; U.S. House of Representatives passes H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. The 109th Congress adjourns before the Senate can consider the bill. House vote: 263-146. March 2007 &#8211; The United States Court ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2010/01/judiciary-committee-call-in.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Wild Horse (and Burro) Warriors: Myths and Facts about Wild Horses ...</title>
    <link href="http://wildhorsewarriors.blogspot.com/2010/01/dispelling-myths.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-28:/commentary/7445727</id>
    <updated>2010-01-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wild Horse (and Burro) Warriors </name>
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H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, reintroduced by House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers (D-MI) and Representative Dan Burton (R-IN) and in the Senate by Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and veterinarian and Senator ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wildhorsewarriors.blogspot.com/2010/01/dispelling-myths.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>countrynmore: Save The Horses</title>
    <link href="http://www.mycountryapron.com/2010/01/save-horses.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-28:/commentary/7421425</id>
    <updated>2010-01-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>countrynmore </name>
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You can say: &amp;quot;Please co-sponsor and push for the passage of H.R. 503/S. 727, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act.&amp;quot; This site is very informative: http://www.saplonline.org/legislation/horse_slaughter/. Posted by countrynmore at 10:26 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mycountryapron.com/2010/01/save-horses.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Kelly Carlson Wendie Malick&#8211;Wild Horse Education For Congress</title>
    <link href="http://vegetarianstar.com/2010/01/28/kelly-carlson-wendie-malick-wild-horse-education-for-congress/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-27:/commentary/7991054</id>
    <updated>2010-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Vegetarian Star </name>
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They were there to lobby for bill H.R. 503/S. 727, which, according to US News, prevents transport of American horses to slaughterhouses in Mexico and Canada and stops roundups of wild horses by the U.S. government. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://vegetarianstar.com/2010/01/28/kelly-carlson-wendie-malick-wild-horse-education-for-congress/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Justice Roberts hints he could overturn Roe</title>
    <link href="http://catholicforum.fisheaters.com/index.php/topic,3427270.0.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-27:/commentary/7456248</id>
    <updated>2010-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Fish Eaters Traditional Catholic Forum </name>
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The Unborn Victims of Violence Act (H.R. 503), a bill to recognize as a legal victim any unborn child who is injured or killed during commission of a federal crime, passed by the House on April 26, 2001, 252-172. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://catholicforum.fisheaters.com/index.php/topic,3427270.0.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Kelly Carlson Wendie Mallick&#8211;Wild Horse Education For Congress</title>
    <link href="http://vegetarianstar.com/2010/01/28/kelly-carlson-wendie-mallick-wild-horse-education-for-congress/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-27:/commentary/7421423</id>
    <updated>2010-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Vegetarian Star </name>
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They were there to lobby for bill H.R. 503/S. 727, which, according to US News, prevents transport of American horses to slaughterhouses in Mexico and Canada and stops roundups of wild horses by the U.S. government. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://vegetarianstar.com/2010/01/28/kelly-carlson-wendie-mallick-wild-horse-education-for-congress/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Humane Society and Celebs Go to the Hill for Horses - Washington ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.usnews.com/blogs/washington-whispers/2010/01/27/humane-society-and-celebs-go-to-the-hill-for-horses.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7502002</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Washington Whispers </name>
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Actress Kelly Carlson of Nip/Tuck fame and Just Shoot Me comedienne Wendie Malick joined forces with the Humane Society&amp;#39;s Wayne Pacelle, Michael Markarian, and Nancy Perry to lobby for a bill (H.R. 503/S. 727) to prevent the inhumane ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.usnews.com/blogs/washington-whispers/2010/01/27/humane-society-and-celebs-go-to-the-hill-for-horses.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Carlson, Malick flex their Cap Hill cred | Washington Examiner</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/blogs/yeas-and-nays/Carlson_-Malick-flex-their-Cap-Hill-cred-82816862.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7466977</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Yeas &amp; Nays </name>
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She even can spit out the name of the bill she lobbied for -- HR 503: Horse Slaughter Prohibition Bill. But when asked whom she met with on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, she can only remember a few names. &amp;quot;Al Franken, Coyners, um, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/blogs/yeas-and-nays/Carlson_-Malick-flex-their-Cap-Hill-cred-82816862.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Articles</title>
    <link href="http://terri-rimmer.blogspot.com/2010/01/save-americas-horses-ask-congress-to.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7411217</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Articles </name>
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The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727) will put a stop to this brutal practice by ending the slaughter of American horses for human consumption and preventing their export for slaughter in other countries. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://terri-rimmer.blogspot.com/2010/01/save-americas-horses-ask-congress-to.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>EVANA USA: The State of the Union&amp;#39;s Horses en</title>
    <link href="http://www.evana.org/index.php?id=52510&amp;amp;lang=en" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7411213</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>EVANA en </name>
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... showed their support of the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727), a federal bill to prohibit the trafficking in horses for slaughter for human consumption in the United States and the export of horses for this purpose. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.evana.org/index.php?id=52510&amp;amp;lang=en&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Straight from the Horse&amp;#39;s Heart: Sen. Mary Landrieu speaks on the ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.blogspot.com/2010/01/sen-mary-landrieu-speaks-on-state-of.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7399865</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
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... showed their support of the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727), a federal bill to prohibit the trafficking in horses for slaughter for human consumption in the United States and the export of horses for this purpose. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.blogspot.com/2010/01/sen-mary-landrieu-speaks-on-state-of.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HORSES IN NEED OF YOUR HELP! PLEASE BE THEIR VOICE!: ILLEGAL HORSE ...</title>
    <link href="http://puttinghorsesfirst.blogspot.com/2010/01/illegal-horse-slaughter-houses-in.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7399864</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HORSES IN NEED OF YOUR HELP! PLEASE BE... </name>
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Contact your Congressmen and Senator and ask them to vote &amp;quot;yes&amp;quot; on bills H.R.503 and S-727. Here&amp;#39;s a sample of what you could say to the administrator who answers the phone and takes your information: &amp;quot;Hello, my name is [your name] and .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://puttinghorsesfirst.blogspot.com/2010/01/illegal-horse-slaughter-houses-in.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Sen. Mary Landrieu speaks on the State of the Union&amp;#39;s Horses ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/01/27/sen-mary-landrieu-speaks-on-the-state-of-the-unions-horses/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7399860</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
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Ed Whitfield, R-Ky., co-sponsor of H.R. 503; John Boyd, president of the National Black Farmers Association; Alex Brown, racing industry expert; Keith Windwalker Wainwright, Maryland Coordinator of the Longest Walk Northern Route 2008; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/01/27/sen-mary-landrieu-speaks-on-the-state-of-the-unions-horses/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>NARN Blog &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Action Alerts</title>
    <link href="http://narn.org/blog/?p=105" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-25:/commentary/7564888</id>
    <updated>2010-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>NARN Blog </name>
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The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009, H.R. 503 and S. 727 would end the slaughter of horses for food for human consumption throughout the states and prohibit the transport of horses to Canada or Mexico to be slaughtered for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://narn.org/blog/?p=105&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The State of the Union&amp;#39;s Horses</title>
    <link href="http://thepetwork.wordpress.com/2010/01/27/the-state-of-the-union%E2%80%99s-horses/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-25:/commentary/7411214</id>
    <updated>2010-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>News &amp;amp; Events </name>
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... representatives from The Humane Society of the United States, members of Congress, celebrities, and representatives from agriculture and the horse industry showed their support of the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503/S. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepetwork.wordpress.com/2010/01/27/the-state-of-the-union%E2%80%99s-horses/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Humane Society Action Alert</title>
    <link href="http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/01/humane-society-action-alert.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-25:/commentary/7411210</id>
    <updated>2010-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arizona Blogging &amp;amp; Updates </name>
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Celebrities Kelly Carlson (FX&amp;#39;s &amp;quot;Nip/Tuck&amp;quot;) and Wendie Malick (award-winning actress and activist) are joining The HSUS at a January 26 press conference on the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503/S. 727). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/01/humane-society-action-alert.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Compassionate Animal.TV Blog: The Promotion of Criminal Animal ...</title>
    <link href="http://wildforlifeactionnews.blogspot.com/2010/01/promotion-of-criminal-animal-cruelty.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-25:/commentary/7399866</id>
    <updated>2010-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Compassionate Animal.TV Blog </name>
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South Dakota&amp;#39;s legislature has already passed a resolution this session, H.C.R. 1003, calling for the return of horse slaughter to the U.S. &#8220;The resolution exhorts Congress to defeat the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503/S.B. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wildforlifeactionnews.blogspot.com/2010/01/promotion-of-criminal-animal-cruelty.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Humane Alert: End Horse Slaughter &#171; UGA Law Student Animal Legal ...</title>
    <link href="http://ugaanimallaw.wordpress.com/2010/01/26/humane-alert-end-horse-slaughter/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-25:/commentary/7399863</id>
    <updated>2010-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>UGA Law Student Animal Legal Defense Fund Chapter </name>
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&#8220;Hello, my name is [your name] and I&amp;#39;m calling from [your town] to ask [Representative&amp;#39;s name] to co-sponsor and push for the immediate passage of H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act. It&amp;#39;s time to end the slaughter of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ugaanimallaw.wordpress.com/2010/01/26/humane-alert-end-horse-slaughter/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Facts and FAQs About Horse Slaughter - Care2 News Network</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/229691724/1370888" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-25:/commentary/7399861</id>
    <updated>2010-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network - Brain Food found by... </name>
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You can say: &amp;quot;Please co-sponsor and push for the passage of H.R. 503/S. 727, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act.&amp;quot; After you make your call, send a follow up message. Thanks for all you do for animals. Wayne Pacelle, President &amp;amp; CEO ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/229691724/1370888&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Animal Fairy Blog: Man&amp;#39;s Best Friend Campaigns To End Horse ...</title>
    <link href="http://theanimalfairy.blogspot.com/2010/01/mans-best-friend-campaigns-to-end-horse.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-25:/commentary/7386281</id>
    <updated>2010-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Animal Fairy Blog </name>
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We now have 176 cosponsors to H.R. 503,and support for the bill continues to grow. The support of Americans Against Horse Slaughter (AAHS) is critical to passage, and I appreciate and commend their efforts.&#8221; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://theanimalfairy.blogspot.com/2010/01/mans-best-friend-campaigns-to-end-horse.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Animal World USA: VOTE GOES UP FEBRUARY 2ND FOR THE HORSES!</title>
    <link href="http://animalworldusa.blogspot.com/2010/01/vote-goes-up-february-2nd-for-horses.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-25:/commentary/7386279</id>
    <updated>2010-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Animal World USA </name>
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Congressman John Conyers is bringing up bill H.R.503 in Congress for a vote on February 2nd of this year. We need to flood the phone lines of our Congressmen and Senators and tell them how strongly we feel that this bill passes, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://animalworldusa.blogspot.com/2010/01/vote-goes-up-february-2nd-for-horses.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>I Will Act: Please Act Now on Behalf of the American Mustang</title>
    <link href="http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2010/01/please-act-now-on-behalf-of-american.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-24:/commentary/7445728</id>
    <updated>2010-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>I Will Act </name>
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Please Support The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society -------------------------------------------------------------- HR 503 (111th): Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (PECA) Please contact your U.S. Representative requesting they ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2010/01/please-act-now-on-behalf-of-american.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HORSES IN NEED OF YOUR HELP! PLEASE BE THEIR VOICE!: DEADLINE ...</title>
    <link href="http://puttinghorsesfirst.blogspot.com/2010/01/deadline-alert-vote-goes-up-february.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-24:/commentary/7373660</id>
    <updated>2010-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HORSES IN NEED OF YOUR HELP! PLEASE BE... </name>
    </author>
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Congressman John Conyers is bringing up bill H.R.503 in Congress for a vote on February 2nd of this year. We need to flood the phone lines of our Congressmen and Senators and tell them how strongly we feel that this bill passes, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://puttinghorsesfirst.blogspot.com/2010/01/deadline-alert-vote-goes-up-february.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>AAHS Blogging / Updates: STATE LEGISLATORS CONTINUE TO PASS ...</title>
    <link href="http://aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/01/state-legislators-continue-to-pass.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-24:/commentary/7373657</id>
    <updated>2010-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>AAHS Blogging / Updates </name>
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South Dakota&amp;#39;s legislature has already this session passed a resolution, H.C.R. 1003, calling for the return of horse slaughter to the U.S. The resolution, exhorts Congress to defeat the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503/S.B. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/01/state-legislators-continue-to-pass.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act &#171;</title>
    <link href="http://thecloudfoundation.wordpress.com/2010/01/24/prevention-of-equine-cruelty-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-23:/commentary/7386278</id>
    <updated>2010-01-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Untitled </name>
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Homeland Security has just announced that it will hold a hearing on H.R. 503,. the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, on Tuesday, February 2, at 4:00 p.m.. This bill, sponsored by full Committee Chairman John Conyers (D-MI) and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thecloudfoundation.wordpress.com/2010/01/24/prevention-of-equine-cruelty-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Help the horses!</title>
    <link href="http://tranquilityfarm.blogspot.com/2010/01/help-horses.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-22:/commentary/7373662</id>
    <updated>2010-01-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tranquility Farm Today </name>
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We can CONTACT OUR CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES TO LEARN HOW THEY HAVE VOTED IN THE PAST AND TO ASK FOR THEIR SUPPORT FOR HR 503. And we can CONTACT THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE to ask that they allow this simple and straightforward ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tranquilityfarm.blogspot.com/2010/01/help-horses.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US House Cmte to hear horse slaughter bill</title>
    <link href="http://tuesdayshorse.wordpress.com/2010/01/23/us-house-cmte-to-hear-horse-slaughter-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-22:/commentary/7373656</id>
    <updated>2010-01-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tuesday&amp;#39;s Horse </name>
    </author>
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HR 503 currently sits in the US House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. The Subcommittee has scheduled a Hearing of HR 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, for Tuesday, February 2, at 4:00 pm HR 503 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tuesdayshorse.wordpress.com/2010/01/23/us-house-cmte-to-hear-horse-slaughter-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727) ! TAKE AC ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/100041282/1366748" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-21:/commentary/7352436</id>
    <updated>2010-01-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network </name>
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The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, introduced in 2009, would make it illegal to slaughter horses, or to transport horses across the border for slaughter, saving thousands of horses from cruelty and death.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/100041282/1366748&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Save America&amp;#39;s Horses &#171; Pet News and Views</title>
    <link href="http://petnewsandviews.com/2010/01/save-americas-horses/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-21:/commentary/7341491</id>
    <updated>2010-01-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pet News and Views </name>
    </author>
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Ask your U.S. Representative and Senators to support The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727). It will ban the barbaric killing of American horses for human consumption, including the export of horses across our borders ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://petnewsandviews.com/2010/01/save-americas-horses/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>sometimes it takes a loss | SamSederShow.com</title>
    <link href="http://samsedershow.com/node/5608" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-20:/commentary/7521988</id>
    <updated>2010-01-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SamSederShow.com - unbought, unbossed </name>
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Please ask your Representative to cosponsor H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act. To find contact information and cosponsorship status for your Representative, visit the Compassion Index at www.compassionindex.org. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://samsedershow.com/node/5608&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>sometimes it takes a loss | SamSederShow.com</title>
    <link href="http://www.samsedershow.com/node/5608" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-20:/commentary/7411212</id>
    <updated>2010-01-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SamSederShow.com - unbought, unbossed </name>
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The House Judiciary Committee&amp;#39;s Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security has just announced that it will hold a hearing on H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, on Tuesday, February 2, at 4:00 p.m. This bill, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.samsedershow.com/node/5608&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Straight from the Horse&amp;#39;s Heart: House Committee to Hold Hearing ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.blogspot.com/2010/01/house-committee-to-hold-hearing-on.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-20:/commentary/7329944</id>
    <updated>2010-01-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House Judiciary Committee&amp;#39;s Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security has just announced that it will hold a hearing on H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, on Tuesday, February 2, at 4:00 p.m. This bill, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.blogspot.com/2010/01/house-committee-to-hold-hearing-on.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AAHS Blogging / Updates: RISE UP and TAKE ACTION FOR OUR AMERICAN ...</title>
    <link href="http://aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/01/dear-friends-last-week-we-sent-you.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-20:/commentary/7329941</id>
    <updated>2010-01-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAHS Blogging / Updates </name>
    </author>
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2, 2010 before a Congressional subcommittee on H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, a bill that would stop the export of American horses to foreign slaughter houses for human consumption and basically end the commercial trade ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/01/dear-friends-last-week-we-sent-you.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>North Carolina Blogging and Updates: Congressional Hearing Set for ...</title>
    <link href="http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2010/01/congressional-hearing-set-for.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-20:/commentary/7329940</id>
    <updated>2010-01-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>North Carolina Blogging and Updates </name>
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20, 2010: The House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security will hold a hearing on H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, on Tuesday, February 2, at 4:00 p.m.. WHAT YOU CAN DO Read Animal Law Coalition&amp;#39;s report ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2010/01/congressional-hearing-set-for.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House Committee to Hold Hearing on Prevention of Equine Cruelty ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/01/21/house-committee-to-hold-hearing-on-prevention-of-equine-cruelty-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-20:/commentary/7329939</id>
    <updated>2010-01-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
    </author>
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Horse owners, veterinarians and animal welfare advocates must continue to fight for America&amp;#39;s horses and push toward the passage of H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act. WHAT YOU CAN DO: Please ask your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2010/01/21/house-committee-to-hold-hearing-on-prevention-of-equine-cruelty-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House Committee to Hold Hearing on Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act</title>
    <link href="http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/01/house-committee-to-hold-hearing-on.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-19:/commentary/7352437</id>
    <updated>2010-01-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arizona Blogging &amp;amp; Updates </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House Judiciary Committee&amp;#39;s Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security has just announced that it will hold a hearing on HR 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, on Tuesday, February 2, at 4:00 pm This bill, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/01/house-committee-to-hold-hearing-on.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>U.S. Against Equine Slaughter: Congressional Hearing Set for Horse ...</title>
    <link href="http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2010/01/congressional-hearing-set-for-horse.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-19:/commentary/7341492</id>
    <updated>2010-01-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Against Equine Slaughter </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
2, 2010 before a Congressional subcommittee on H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, a bill that would stop the export of American horses to foreign slaughter houses for human consumption and basically end the commercial trade ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2010/01/congressional-hearing-set-for-horse.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>I Will Act: Let us not forget the least of them. Haiti&amp;#39;s Animals</title>
    <link href="http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2010/01/let-us-not-forget-least-of-them-haitis.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-19:/commentary/7319788</id>
    <updated>2010-01-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>I Will Act </name>
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Please Support The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society -------------------------------------------------------------- HR 503 (111th): Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (PECA) Please contact your U.S. Representative requesting they ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2010/01/let-us-not-forget-least-of-them-haitis.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HORSES IN NEED OF YOUR HELP! PLEASE BE THEIR VOICE!: HELP SAVE NJ ...</title>
    <link href="http://puttinghorsesfirst.blogspot.com/2010/01/help-save-nj-killpen-horses.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-19:/commentary/7319787</id>
    <updated>2010-01-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HORSES IN NEED OF YOUR HELP! PLEASE BE... </name>
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As a constituent, I&amp;#39;m calling to urge Representative [Your Congressman Name] to co-sponsor H.R. 503, Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, a bill to prevent horses from being cruelly slaughtered for human consumption. Thank you. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://puttinghorsesfirst.blogspot.com/2010/01/help-save-nj-killpen-horses.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ACTION ALERT:Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 7 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/490069202/1361445" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-17:/commentary/7296263</id>
    <updated>2010-01-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network </name>
    </author>
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Although horses aren&amp;#39;t being slaughtered for human consumption in the US, tens of thousands of them are being transported each year to slaughterhouses in Canada and Mexico.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/490069202/1361445&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Horse Slaughter/Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act</title>
    <link href="http://hamlinesaldf.blogspot.com/2010/01/horse-slaughterprevention-of-equine.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-15:/commentary/7296266</id>
    <updated>2010-01-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hamline Law Animal Legal Defense Fund </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503/S. 727) will prohibit the barbaric slaughter of American horses for human consumption, including the transport of horses to Mexico and Canada for this purpose. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hamlinesaldf.blogspot.com/2010/01/horse-slaughterprevention-of-equine.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Let&amp;#39;s Give Horses a Second Chance</title>
    <link href="http://www.kristinew.com/innercircle/?p=48" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-15:/commentary/7296264</id>
    <updated>2010-01-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kristine&amp;#39;s Inner Circle </name>
    </author>
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Ask your US Representative and Senators and to support The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503/S. 727). It will ban the barbaric killing of American horses for human consumption, including the export of horses across our borders ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kristinew.com/innercircle/?p=48&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Willie Nelson Against US Horse Slaughter</title>
    <link href="http://www.silverlight-travel.com/nelson/index.php/2010/01/willie-nelson-against-us-horse-slaughter/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-15:/commentary/7279902</id>
    <updated>2010-01-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nelson Travel - Culture and Recreation </name>
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The bill is being called The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, HR 503 for the House of Representatives and S 1915 for the Senate. Willie Nelson is lending his star-support through the Society for Animal Protective Legislation to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.silverlight-travel.com/nelson/index.php/2010/01/willie-nelson-against-us-horse-slaughter/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Mermaid Ask All People To Help Horses Now !</title>
    <link href="http://blogmermaid.blogspot.com/2010/01/mermaid-ask-all-people-to-help-horses.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-14:/commentary/7512653</id>
    <updated>2010-01-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mermaid Blog </name>
    </author>
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Ask your US Representative and Senators and to support The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503/S. 727). It will ban the barbaric killing of American horses for human consumption, including the export of horses across our borders ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogmermaid.blogspot.com/2010/01/mermaid-ask-all-people-to-help-horses.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Good News for Horse Slaughter Legislation!</title>
    <link href="http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/01/good-news-for-horse-slaughter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-14:/commentary/7296265</id>
    <updated>2010-01-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arizona Blogging &amp;amp; Updates </name>
    </author>
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Freshman Congressman Bill Owens (D-23) - just won the tight special election in NY&amp;#39;s 23rd Congressional District - co-sponsored HR.503 The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (federal horse slaughter ban) this week. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/01/good-news-for-horse-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Arizona Blogging &amp;amp; Updates: Humane Society Legislative Fund Humane ...</title>
    <link href="http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/01/humane-society-legislative-fund-humane.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-12:/commentary/7255184</id>
    <updated>2010-01-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arizona Blogging &amp; Updates </name>
    </author>
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cosponsored H.R. 503 to prohibit the knowing and intentional transport, including export, of horses to be slaughtered for human consumption. More than 90000 American horses were purchased in 2009 by &#8220;killer buyers,&#8221; who often ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/01/humane-society-legislative-fund-humane.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HORSES IN NEED OF YOUR HELP! PLEASE BE THEIR VOICE!: FOR IMMEDIATE ...</title>
    <link href="http://puttinghorsesfirst.blogspot.com/2010/01/for-immediate-release-from-americans.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-12:/commentary/7243148</id>
    <updated>2010-01-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HORSES IN NEED OF YOUR HELP! PLEASE BE... </name>
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We now have 176 cosponsors to H.R. 503,and support for the bill continues to grow. The support of Americans Against Horse Slaughter (AAHS) is critical to passage, and I appreciate and commend their efforts.&#8221; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://puttinghorsesfirst.blogspot.com/2010/01/for-immediate-release-from-americans.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>MAN&amp;#39;S BEST FRIEND CAMPAIGNS TO END HORSE SLAUGHTER</title>
    <link href="http://aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/01/mans-best-friend-campaigns-to-end-horse.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-11:/commentary/7265033</id>
    <updated>2010-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAHS Blogging / Updates </name>
    </author>
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We now have 176 cosponsors to HR 503,and support for the bill continues to grow. The support of Americans Against Horse Slaughter (AAHS) is critical to passage, and I appreciate and commend their efforts.&#8221; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2010/01/mans-best-friend-campaigns-to-end-horse.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro&amp;#39;s Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2010/01/barbaro_updates_965.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7373663</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
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We now have 176 cosponsors to H.R. 503,and support for the bill continues to grow. The support of Americans Against Horse Slaughter (AAHS) is critical to passage, and I appreciate and commend their efforts.&#8221; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2010/01/barbaro_updates_965.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HORSES IN NEED OF YOUR HELP! PLEASE BE THEIR VOICE!: 9 Year Old ...</title>
    <link href="http://puttinghorsesfirst.blogspot.com/2010/01/9-year-old-thoroughbred-mare-needs-home.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7221601</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HORSES IN NEED OF YOUR HELP! PLEASE BE... </name>
    </author>
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Contact your Congressmen and Senator and ask them to vote &amp;quot;yes&amp;quot; on bills H.R.503 and S-727. Here&amp;#39;s a sample of what you could say to the administrator who answers the phone and takes your information: &amp;quot;Hello, my name is [your name] and .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://puttinghorsesfirst.blogspot.com/2010/01/9-year-old-thoroughbred-mare-needs-home.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Ee 503 Sea Horses</title>
    <link href="http://fishbuzz.homeunix.net/ee-503-sea-horses.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-08:/commentary/7373659</id>
    <updated>2010-01-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fishbuzz </name>
    </author>
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the american horse slaughter prevention act (hr 503/s. 311), a federal bill to ban horse slaughter in the united states and the transport of horses abroad for the same purpose, is pending in the us congress. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fishbuzz.homeunix.net/ee-503-sea-horses.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Action Alerts from the National Anti-Vivisection Society</title>
    <link href="http://advocacy.britannica.com/blog/advocacy/2010/01/action-alerts-from-the-national-anti-vivisection-society-13/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-06:/commentary/7205209</id>
    <updated>2010-01-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Advocacy For Animals </name>
    </author>
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The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009, HR 503 and S. 727 would end the slaughter of horses for food for human consumption throughout the states and prohibit the transport of horses to Canada or Mexico to be slaughtered for human ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://advocacy.britannica.com/blog/advocacy/2010/01/action-alerts-from-the-national-anti-vivisection-society-13/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Wild Horse Conservation: Calico, Nevada-Where Wild Horses Roam</title>
    <link href="http://wildhorseconservation.blogspot.com/2010/01/calico-nevada-where-wild-horses-roam.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7445729</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wild Horse Conservation </name>
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    <content type="html">
House Committee to Hold Hearing on Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act - The House Judiciary Committee&amp;#39;s Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security has just announced that it will hold a hearing on H.R. 503, the Pre. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wildhorseconservation.blogspot.com/2010/01/calico-nevada-where-wild-horses-roam.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Wild Horse and Burro Facts and Myths | Madeleine Pickens Wild ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-03:/commentary/7143089</id>
    <updated>2010-01-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Madeleine Pickens Wild Horse Sanctuary </name>
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H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, reintroduced by House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers (D&#8208;MI) and. Representative Dan Burton (R&#8208;IN) and in the Senate by Senator Mary Landrieu (D&#8208;LA) and veterinarian ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.madeleinepickens.com/news/wild-horse-and-burro-facts-and-myths/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ACTION ALERT: Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/1347918" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-02:/commentary/7143088</id>
    <updated>2010-01-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network </name>
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Although horses aren&amp;#39;t being slaughtered in the US, tens of thousands of them are being transported each year to slaughterhouses in Canada and Mexico. Horses are subjected to intense suffering and abuse during the transport, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/1347918&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>I Will Act: THE COVE... A Documentary that will Open Your Eyes!</title>
    <link href="http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2010/01/cove-documentary-that-will-open-your.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-01:/commentary/7128357</id>
    <updated>2010-01-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>I Will Act </name>
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Please Support The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society -------------------------------------------------------------- HR 503 (111th): Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (PECA) Please contact your U.S. Representative requesting they ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2010/01/cove-documentary-that-will-open-your.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Wild Horse Conservation: BLM in violation of Legal ...</title>
    <link href="http://wildhorseconservation.blogspot.com/2009/12/blm-in-violation-of-legal.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-27:/commentary/7341493</id>
    <updated>2009-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wild Horse Conservation </name>
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House Committee to Hold Hearing on Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act - The House Judiciary Committee&amp;#39;s Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security has just announced that it will hold a hearing on H.R. 503, the Pre. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wildhorseconservation.blogspot.com/2009/12/blm-in-violation-of-legal.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Twitter Tweets about Obama as of 28. december 2009</title>
    <link href="http://danskwebshopaward.dk/ikke-kategoriseret/twitter-tweets-about-obama-as-of-28-december-2009-26-32642.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-27:/commentary/7112739</id>
    <updated>2009-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Obame and Copenhagen </name>
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eternalflex: Urge President Obama to sign HR 503, stop the slaughtering of horses @ http://ow.ly/Q2ou Thank You from http://www.bremmandemonccolme.com. 2009-12-28 10:30:08 &#183; Reply &#183; View. JulianatDerby: RT @KatyinIndy: Obama feigns ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://danskwebshopaward.dk/ikke-kategoriseret/twitter-tweets-about-obama-as-of-28-december-2009-26-32642.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Horse Slaughter: Not Tolerated</title>
    <link href="http://humanesociety.blogspot.com/2009/12/horse-slaughter-not-tolerated.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-25:/commentary/7080714</id>
    <updated>2009-12-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HSUS </name>
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Sadly, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association and many other industry groups are standing on the sidelines as we fight to protect horses from this abuse and work to pass HR 503, and S. 727. In Tennessee, we may have had a recent ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://humanesociety.blogspot.com/2009/12/horse-slaughter-not-tolerated.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Exclusive: Willie Nelson joins Barbi Twins in effort to save ...</title>
    <link href="http://entertainment.blogs.foxnews.com/2009/12/23/exclusive-willie-nelson-joins-barbi-twins-in-effort-to-save-remaining-wild-horses/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7221602</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Entertainment </name>
    </author>
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And it is time for the House and Senate to pass the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (S-727 and HR-503) which will finally end the brutal, barbaric slaughter of 100000 healthy American horses yearly for horse meat consumption overseas. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://entertainment.blogs.foxnews.com/2009/12/23/exclusive-willie-nelson-joins-barbi-twins-in-effort-to-save-remaining-wild-horses/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What&amp;#39;s really Willie</title>
    <link href="http://mauivents.com/featured/willie-nelson-new-years-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7128358</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>mauivents.com </name>
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Partnering with the Animal Welfare Institute, he&amp;#39;s campaigned in support of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (HR 503/S. 311). In a letter to congress (view it at myspace.com/willienelson), he writes, &#8220;horses should not be ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mauivents.com/featured/willie-nelson-new-years-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Illinois Blogging &amp;amp; Updates: Judge Denies Wild Horses Their Freedom</title>
    <link href="http://illinois-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/12/judge-denies-wild-horses-their-freedom.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-22:/commentary/7041013</id>
    <updated>2009-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Illinois Blogging &amp; Updates </name>
    </author>
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HR 503. Calling All Illinois Constituents! We need your help to pass anti-horse slaughter legislation! Join our Illinois State Group Contact me at illinois.aahsus@gmail.com. Followers. Blog Archive. &#9660; 2009 (14). &#9660; December (2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://illinois-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/12/judge-denies-wild-horses-their-freedom.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&amp;quot;All Those Eyes&amp;quot;</title>
    <link href="http://babayagasmirror.blogspot.com/2009/12/all-those-eyes.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7057004</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Baba Yaga&amp;#39;s Mirror </name>
    </author>
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And if you have an extra minute during this busy time, visit the HSUS site to read about the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503/S. 727). If passed, it will close American borders to the exportation of equines for slaughter.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://babayagasmirror.blogspot.com/2009/12/all-those-eyes.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Twitter Tweets about Obama as of 14. december 2009</title>
    <link href="http://danskwebshopaward.dk/ikke-kategoriseret/twitter-tweets-about-obama-as-of-14-december-2009-21-24364.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6962006</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Obame and Copenhagen </name>
    </author>
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eternalflex: Urge President Obama to sign HR 503, stop the slaughtering of horses @ http://ow.ly/LofQ Thank You from http://www.bremmandemonccolme.com. 2009-12-14 08:20:15 &#183; Reply &#183; View. CozWillSurvive: Check this video out &#8212; Obama ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://danskwebshopaward.dk/ikke-kategoriseret/twitter-tweets-about-obama-as-of-14-december-2009-21-24364.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A Study in Occam&amp;#39;s Razor - Mark Kirk Lies to get Senate Candidacy</title>
    <link href="http://www.blogacause.com/blogacause/blog/Sentiant/2009/12/14/Mark-Kirk-Lies-to-get-Senate-Candidacy" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6946104</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>A Study in Occam's Razor </name>
    </author>
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Unborn Victims of Violence Act (HR 503 - Kirk voted against a bill that criminalizes harming an unborn child/fetus while committing any of 68 federal offenses. You don&amp;#39;t care about protecting unborn children Kirk? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.blogacause.com/blogacause/blog/Sentiant/2009/12/14/Mark-Kirk-Lies-to-get-Senate-Candidacy&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Twitter Tweets about Obama as of 12. december 2009</title>
    <link href="http://danskwebshopaward.dk/ikke-kategoriseret/twitter-tweets-about-obama-as-of-12-december-2009-38-23390.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-11:/commentary/6946102</id>
    <updated>2009-12-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Obame and Copenhagen </name>
    </author>
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eternalflex: Urge President Obama to sign HR 503, stop the slaughtering of horses @ http://ow.ly/Jpgh Thank You from http://www.bremmandemonccolme.com. 2009-12-12 16:20:05 &#183; Reply &#183; View. spacemuffenz: Tell Obama animals need a voice in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://danskwebshopaward.dk/ikke-kategoriseret/twitter-tweets-about-obama-as-of-12-december-2009-38-23390.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>North Carolina Blogging and Updates: NYRA Adopts Tough Anti ...</title>
    <link href="http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2009/12/nyra-adopts-tough-anti-slaughter-policy.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-10:/commentary/7010347</id>
    <updated>2009-12-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>North Carolina Blogging and Updates </name>
    </author>
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September 2006 &#8211; U.S. House of Representatives passes H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. The 109th Congress adjourns before the Senate can consider the bill. House vote: 263-146. March 2007 &#8211; The United States Court ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2009/12/nyra-adopts-tough-anti-slaughter-policy.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Horse Slaughter: Not Tolerated</title>
    <link href="http://hsus.typepad.com/wayne/2009/12/horse-slaughter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-10:/commentary/6946101</id>
    <updated>2009-12-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wayne Pacelle: A Humane Nation </name>
    </author>
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Sadly, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association and many other industry groups are standing on the sidelines as we fight to protect horses from this abuse and work to pass HR 503, and S. 727. In Tennessee, we may have had a recent ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hsus.typepad.com/wayne/2009/12/horse-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pennsylvanians Against Horse Slaughter: American Horse Meat Sold ...</title>
    <link href="http://humanityforhorses.blogspot.com/2009/12/american-horse-meat-sold-to-europeans.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/7156253</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pennsylvanians Against Horse Slaughter </name>
    </author>
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The EWA implores Congress to pass the legislation before it (HR 503 and S 727) and stop the export of our work, sport, therapy and companion equines to slaughter. www.equinewelfarealliance.org &amp;middot; www.defendhorsescanada.org ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://humanityforhorses.blogspot.com/2009/12/american-horse-meat-sold-to-europeans.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Twitter Tweets about Obama as of 8. december 2009</title>
    <link href="http://danskwebshopaward.dk/ikke-kategoriseret/twitter-tweets-about-obama-as-of-8-december-2009-20657.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6908899</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Obame and Copenhagen </name>
    </author>
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eternalflex: Urge President Obama to sign HR 503, stop the slaughtering of horses @ http://ow.ly/JoWV Thank You from http://www.bremmandemonccolme.com. 2009-12-07 22:22:10 &#183; Reply &#183; View. pjrobar: Only 5% Of Spending In Afghanistan For ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://danskwebshopaward.dk/ikke-kategoriseret/twitter-tweets-about-obama-as-of-8-december-2009-20657.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Arizona Blogging &amp;amp; Updates: PRESS RELEASE</title>
    <link href="http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/12/press-release.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6898587</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arizona Blogging &amp; Updates </name>
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Organizations Opposing H.R. 503. Adams County Colorado Commissioners&amp;#39; Office Agribusiness Association of Iowa Agricultural and Food Transporters Conference/ American Trucking Associations Alabama Cattlemen&amp;#39;s Association ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/12/press-release.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Horse meat poisoning European consumers!</title>
    <link href="http://www.harnesslink.com/www/Article.cgi?ID=77195" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6898585</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Untitled </name>
    </author>
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The EWA implores Congress to pass the legislation before it (HR 503 and S 727) and stop the export of our work, sport, therapy and companion equines to slaughter. www.equinewelfarealliance.org &amp;middot; www.defendhorsescanada.org. John Holland ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.harnesslink.com/www/Article.cgi?ID=77195&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Will American Congress and Canadian Parliament Allow Europeans To ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2009/12/07/will-american-congress-and-canadian-parliament-allow-europeans-to-consume-tainted-horse-meat/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6888924</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
    </author>
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The EWA implores Congress to pass the legislation before it (HR 503 and S 727) and stop the export of our work, sport, therapy and companion equines to slaughter. www.equinewelfarealliance.org &amp;middot; www.defendhorsescanada.org ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2009/12/07/will-american-congress-and-canadian-parliament-allow-europeans-to-consume-tainted-horse-meat/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mississippi Blogging Updates &amp;amp; News: Press Release</title>
    <link href="http://mississippi-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/12/press-release.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-05:/commentary/6898586</id>
    <updated>2009-12-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mississippi Blogging Updates &amp; News </name>
    </author>
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Please take a minute to see if your U.S. Representative is already a cosponsor of H.R. 503 and if your two U.S. Senators are co sponsors of S727. If your Representative and Senators are not yet cosponsors, please make a call and ask ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mississippi-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/12/press-release.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>South Dakota Blogging &amp;amp; Updates: PRESS RELEASE</title>
    <link href="http://southdakota-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/12/press-release.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-05:/commentary/6888925</id>
    <updated>2009-12-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>South Dakota Blogging &amp; Updates </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please take a minute to see if your U.S. Representative is already a cosponsor of H.R. 503 and if your two U.S. Senators are co sponsors of S727. If your Representative and Senators are not yet cosponsors, please make a call and ask ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://southdakota-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/12/press-release.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>America&amp;#39;s Great Horse Culture in Peril as Economy Leaves More ...</title>
    <link href="http://allaboutanimalsga.blogspot.com/2009/12/americas-great-horse-culture-in-peril.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-03:/commentary/7022801</id>
    <updated>2009-12-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>All About Animals: 2 Legs, 4 Legs &amp;amp; Fins </name>
    </author>
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The continued public outcry prompted Congressman John Sweeney (R-NY) and John Spratt (D-SC) to sponsor bill HR 503 in 2006 in an effort to stop Mexico and Canada from butchering tens of thousands of healthy American horses every month. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://allaboutanimalsga.blogspot.com/2009/12/americas-great-horse-culture-in-peril.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>I Will Act: Help To Save Japans Dolphins</title>
    <link href="http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2009/12/help-to-save-japans-dolphins.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-03:/commentary/6872684</id>
    <updated>2009-12-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>I Will Act </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please Support The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society -------------------------------------------------------------- HR 503 (111th): Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (PECA) Please contact your U.S. Representative requesting they ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2009/12/help-to-save-japans-dolphins.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AAHS Blogging / Updates: CALLING ALL AMERICANS FOR THE PROTECTION ...</title>
    <link href="http://aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/12/calling-all-americans-for-protection-of.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-03:/commentary/6872683</id>
    <updated>2009-12-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAHS Blogging / Updates </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please take a minute to see if your U.S. Representative is already a cosponsor of H.R. 503 and if your two U.S. Senators are co sponsors of S727. If your Representative and Senators are not yet cosponsors, please make a call and ask ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/12/calling-all-americans-for-protection-of.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hooflinks: Press Release for the Body Politic</title>
    <link href="http://hooflinks.blogspot.com/2009/12/press-release-for-body-politic.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-03:/commentary/6872682</id>
    <updated>2009-12-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hooflinks </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The continued public outcry prompted Congressman John Sweeney (R-NY) and John Spratt (D-SC) to sponsor bill H.R. 503 in 2006 in an effort to stop Mexico and Canada from butchering tens of thousands of healthy American horses every month ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hooflinks.blogspot.com/2009/12/press-release-for-body-politic.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Team America&amp;#39;s 10th District Blog: Dick Green Spends Some (Green ...</title>
    <link href="http://teamamerica10th.blogspot.com/2009/12/dick-green-spends-some-green-in-cable.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-01:/commentary/6946103</id>
    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Team America's 10th District Blog </name>
    </author>
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Mark Kirk voted NO on HR 503, making it a federal crime to harm a fetus while committing other crimes. Mark Kirk voted YES on HR 3, expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. Mark Kirk voted YES on HR 3, allowing human ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://teamamerica10th.blogspot.com/2009/12/dick-green-spends-some-green-in-cable.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HORSES IN NEED OF YOUR HELP! PLEASE BE THEIR VOICE!: OLDER GELDING ...</title>
    <link href="http://puttinghorsesfirst.blogspot.com/2009/12/older-gelding-needs-good-home-now.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-30:/commentary/6834732</id>
    <updated>2009-11-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HORSES IN NEED OF YOUR HELP! PLEASE BE... </name>
    </author>
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Contact your Congressmen and Senator and ask them to vote &amp;quot;yes&amp;quot; on bills H.R.503 and S-727. Here&amp;#39;s a sample of what you could say to the administrator who answers the phone and takes your information: &amp;quot;Hello, my name is [your name] and .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://puttinghorsesfirst.blogspot.com/2009/12/older-gelding-needs-good-home-now.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The AR people are coming! Hide the starving horses! &#171; Fugly Horse ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.fuglyblog.com/2009/the-ar-people-are-coming-hide-the-starving-horses/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6819572</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fugly Horse of the Day </name>
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In addition, they actively oppose (lobby against) H.R. 503 and S. 727. They continue to use the &amp;#39;ANS&amp;#39; (Abandoned, Neglected, Starving) horse argument as the reason to re-open US slaughterhouses, and are not ashamed to promote stories ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fuglyblog.com/2009/the-ar-people-are-coming-hide-the-starving-horses/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Wyoming blogging &amp;amp; Updates: Wyoming Rep. &#8220;Slaughterhouse&#8221; Sue ...</title>
    <link href="http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/11/wyoming-rep-slaughterhouse-sue-wallis.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6771827</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wyoming blogging &amp; Updates </name>
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Simply call and say &amp;quot; My name is ______and I am calling to ask Representative/Senator ______ to cosponsor and vote YES for The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503). They may ask your name and address and then they will say thank ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/11/wyoming-rep-slaughterhouse-sue-wallis.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>KY Journal of Equine, Agriculture &amp;amp; Natural Resources Law: Pin ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.kjeanrl.com/2009/11/pin-pointing-reason-for-horse-slaughter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6771826</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KY Journal of Equine, Agriculture &amp; Natural... </name>
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Conyers introduced H.R. 503, to be known as the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009, a bill identical to his Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008. Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503, 111th Cong. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kjeanrl.com/2009/11/pin-pointing-reason-for-horse-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tomahawks from a New Bench</title>
    <link href="http://clevelandtribeblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/tomahawks-from-new-bench.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6754942</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The DiaTribe </name>
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While everyone attempts to erase the events of Monday night on the lakefront from their memories, let&amp;#39;s fire a few tomahawks off to cover the latest happenings on The Reservation with a more complete coaching staff, more projections, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://clevelandtribeblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/tomahawks-from-new-bench.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Projection Screen</title>
    <link href="http://clevelandtribeblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/projection-screen.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6681136</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The DiaTribe </name>
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In the midst of looking at all of the &#8220;who, what, where&#8221; of next year, I thought it might be interesting to pass along the first 2010 projections that have emerged for Indians&amp;#39; players. The projections, which will be the first of many ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://clevelandtribeblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/projection-screen.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Forget Murtha and Rangel, Let&amp;#39;s Prosecute Catholic Bishops ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.redstate.com/erick/2009/11/10/forget-murtha-and-rangel-lets-prosecute-catholic-bishops/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6655979</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RedState </name>
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Reference: Bill sponsored by Graham, R-SC; Bill HR 503 ; vote number 2001-89 on Apr 26, 2001. Voted NO on banning partial-birth abortions. HR 3660 would ban doctors from performing the abortion procedure called &#8220;dilation and extraction&#8221; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.redstate.com/erick/2009/11/10/forget-murtha-and-rangel-lets-prosecute-catholic-bishops/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>easy law: Why should we allow foreigners to set up shop in America ...</title>
    <link href="http://easy-law8.blogspot.com/2009/10/why-should-we-allow-foreigners-to-set.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-30:/commentary/6543438</id>
    <updated>2009-10-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>easy law </name>
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Some think this is funny, some support it but the fact is our House of Representatives has bill HR 503 and our Senate S 311 up for consideration, so not so funny when our Congress for the most part is trying to stop it. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://easy-law8.blogspot.com/2009/10/why-should-we-allow-foreigners-to-set.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HORSES IN NEED OF YOUR HELP! PLEASE BE THEIR VOICE!: Emergency ...</title>
    <link href="http://puttinghorsesfirst.blogspot.com/2009/10/emergency-home-needed-for-2-horses-asap.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6514312</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HORSES IN NEED OF YOUR HELP! PLEASE BE... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Contact your Congressmen and Senator and ask them to vote &amp;quot;yes&amp;quot; on bills H.R.503 and S-727. Here&amp;#39;s a sample of what you could say to the administrator who answers the phone and takes your information: &amp;quot;Hello, my name is [your name] and .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://puttinghorsesfirst.blogspot.com/2009/10/emergency-home-needed-for-2-horses-asap.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>North Carolina Blogging and Updates: Rest In Peace CJ - A tireless ...</title>
    <link href="http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2009/10/rest-in-peace-cj-tireless-horse.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/6771828</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>North Carolina Blogging and Updates </name>
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September 2006 &#8211; U.S. House of Representatives passes H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. The 109th Congress adjourns before the Senate can consider the bill. House vote: 263-146. March 2007 &#8211; The United States Court ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2009/10/rest-in-peace-cj-tireless-horse.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HSUS: Parelli named &amp;quot;Humane Horseman of the Year&amp;quot;</title>
    <link href="http://humanesociety.blogspot.com/2009/10/parelli-named-humane-horseman-of-year.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-23:/commentary/6481250</id>
    <updated>2009-10-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HSUS </name>
    </author>
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Whitfield has worked tirelessly as a leader in the effort to pass H.R. 503/S. 727, legislation to ban the slaughter of American horses for human consumption abroad. In addition to his support of legislation to end horse slaughter, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://humanesociety.blogspot.com/2009/10/parelli-named-humane-horseman-of-year.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Arizona Blogging &amp;amp; Updates: What Sue Wallis&amp;#39; proposed HORSE ACT of ...</title>
    <link href="http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/10/what-sue-wallis-proposed-horse-act-of.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-17:/commentary/6439288</id>
    <updated>2009-10-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arizona Blogging &amp; Updates </name>
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WALLIS SAYS Current federal legislation pertaining to horses, H.R. 503, &#8220;Prevention of Cruelty to. Equines,&#8221; its corresponding Senate bill S. 727, are misguided &#8220;feel good&#8221; bills that at first glance, and to a misinformed, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/10/what-sue-wallis-proposed-horse-act-of.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>What Sue Wallis&amp;#39; proposed HORSE ACT of 2009 Really Means for ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2009/10/18/what-sue-wallis%E2%80%99-proposed-horse-act-of-2009-really-means-for-horses/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-17:/commentary/6429253</id>
    <updated>2009-10-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
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WALLIS SAYS - Current federal legislation pertaining to horses, H.R. 503, &#8220;Prevention of Cruelty to Equines,&#8221; its corresponding Senate bill S. 727, are misguided &#8220;feel good&#8221; bills that at first glance, and to a misinformed, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2009/10/18/what-sue-wallis%E2%80%99-proposed-horse-act-of-2009-really-means-for-horses/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Everything Equine</title>
    <link href="http://everythingequine-celesteb.blogspot.com/2009/10/horse-slaughter-h.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/6385049</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Everything Equine </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Horse Slaughter (H.R. 503/S.727) The Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act will finally end the suffering endured by more than 100000 horses each year who are hauled under inhumane conditions from across the US and into Mexico ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://everythingequine-celesteb.blogspot.com/2009/10/horse-slaughter-h.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>IN OPPOSITION to: Indian Prayer to Great White Father for Wi ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/441464023/1274068" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/6385048</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network </name>
    </author>
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yes, passed on the floor Supporting a tribal amendment to the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (H.R. 503) and the Virgie S. Arden American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (S. 311) allowing tribes to establish horse slaughter ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/441464023/1274068&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>American Indians Pray to Great White Father for Wild Horse ...</title>
    <link href="http://tuesdayshorse.wordpress.com/2009/10/13/american-indians-pray-to-great-white-father-for-wild-horse-slaughter/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/6385047</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tuesday's Horse </name>
    </author>
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WHEREAS, various political co-sponsors have introduced and reintroduced legislation into the House of Representatives (HR 503) and Senate (S 727) amending the 1970 Horse Protection Act (HPA) to prohibit the showing, transport or sale of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tuesdayshorse.wordpress.com/2009/10/13/american-indians-pray-to-great-white-father-for-wild-horse-slaughter/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Meanwhile.......Back at the Ranch: HR 503 - Discuss Away&#8230;I Don&amp;#39;t ...</title>
    <link href="http://backattheranch1.blogspot.com/2009/10/discuss-awayi-dont-think-issues-can-be.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-10:/commentary/6366044</id>
    <updated>2009-10-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Meanwhile.......Back at the Ranch </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 503, A bill to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://backattheranch1.blogspot.com/2009/10/discuss-awayi-dont-think-issues-can-be.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Old Friends Farm | The Lexington 10 - Top Ten Lists of the Best ...</title>
    <link href="http://lexington10.cityspur.com/2009/10/10/old-friends-farm/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-09:/commentary/6346243</id>
    <updated>2009-10-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Lexington 10 - Top Ten Lists of the... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please contact your Representatives and ask them to co-sponsor HR 503 and ask your Senators to co-sponsor S311 &#8212; help us ban the slaughter of horses; support the&#65279; American Horse Slaughter Protection Act. Tell us what you&amp;#39;re thinking. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lexington10.cityspur.com/2009/10/10/old-friends-farm/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ACTION ALERT: Tell Nebraska Lawmakers No to Horse Slaughter ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/1268570" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6316260</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Call on your U.S. representative and Senators to pass the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503/S.B. 727. Go here for information and how to contact your federal legislators. send green star | flag as inappropriate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/1268570&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HORSE RESCUES &#8211; A Horse in Need&#8230; &#171; Jane&amp;#39;s Horse and Home</title>
    <link href="http://janeshorseandhome.com/blog/?p=38" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-05:/commentary/6316263</id>
    <updated>2009-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jane's Horse and Home </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Equine Cruelty Prevention Act &#8211; H.R.503 will make it illegal to buy, sell or ship American horses to slaughter for human consumption. Please contact your congressman and ask them to support this bill. 2009 could be our year. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://janeshorseandhome.com/blog/?p=38&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Arizona Blogging &amp;amp; Updates: Tell Nebraska Lawmakers No to Horse ...</title>
    <link href="http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/10/tell-nebraska-lawmakers-no-to-horse.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-05:/commentary/6316262</id>
    <updated>2009-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arizona Blogging &amp; Updates </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
(Faxes are best.) Call on your U.S. representative and Senators to pass the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503/S.B. 727. Go here for information and how to contact your federal legislators. Posted by Barb AZ at 6:23 PM ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/10/tell-nebraska-lawmakers-no-to-horse.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Humane Society of the United States Names Pat Parelli as ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/pat_parelli_horseman_of_the_year_100209.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6299321</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The HSUS Press Releases </name>
    </author>
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Whitfield has worked tirelessly as a leader in the effort to pass H.R. 503/S. 727, legislation to ban the slaughter of American horses for human consumption abroad. In addition to his support of legislation to end horse slaughter, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/pat_parelli_horseman_of_the_year_100209.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AQHA Official Celebrates Pending Slaughter of Quarter Horses</title>
    <link href="http://theanti-aqha-qhloversclub.blogspot.com/2009/10/aqha-official-celebrates-pending.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6278910</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Anti-Association American Quarter Horse... </name>
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According to Weaver, the next major AQHA effort will be to try to defeat the federal legislation that will end the slaughter of American horses; HR 503, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009. In their zealous quest to defeat HR ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://theanti-aqha-qhloversclub.blogspot.com/2009/10/aqha-official-celebrates-pending.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>One time, two times, three times the power &#194;&#171; Straight from the ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2009/09/30/one-time-two-times-three-times-the-power/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6248206</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
    </author>
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As of September 29th 2009 we have 152 cosponsors for H.R. 503, we have 53 cosponsors for H.R. 305, and we have 23 cosponsors for S 727 and there are none yet for S 1579 (its new in the Senate). Most legislators favorable to one bill, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2009/09/30/one-time-two-times-three-times-the-power/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Legislative Update: Slaughter - Horses and the Law</title>
    <link href="http://cs.thehorse.com/blogs/horses-and-the-law/archive/2009/09/29/legislative-update-slaughter.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6248207</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Horse Community </name>
    </author>
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Federal legislation that would ban horse slaughter for human consumption was introduced earlier this year in both the Senate (S.727, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009) and House of Representatives (H.R.503, also named the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cs.thehorse.com/blogs/horses-and-the-law/archive/2009/09/29/legislative-update-slaughter.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tranquility Farm Today: Saving Kickin Stars</title>
    <link href="http://tranquilityfarm.blogspot.com/2009/09/saving-kickin-stars.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-17:/commentary/6144006</id>
    <updated>2009-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tranquility Farm Today </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This very morning I received a call from the Humane Society of the US, requesting a statement to my Congressional Representative and State Senators in support of HR 503 and SB 727, the bills to ban the export of American horses for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tranquilityfarm.blogspot.com/2009/09/saving-kickin-stars.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro&amp;#39;s Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/09/barbaro_updates_916.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6126279</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
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HR 503. S 727. GO Herd, GO! xxoo:j. COURAGE. Posted by: jonnagrey at September 15, 2009 1:59 PM. TWOZ-DAE FROM JOE AT TB FRIENDS. too much to do; too much to ponder (HANG IN THERE ROBBIE!) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/09/barbaro_updates_916.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Rep. John Shimkus Walked Out On Obama Speech Out Of &amp;quot;Frustration&amp;quot;</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/09/10/rep-john-shimkus-walked-o_n_282563.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6346244</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com </name>
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The Meeting was related to the urgent passage of our Horse slaughter prevention act Bill HR 503. I let him speak first and he clearly stated he is for foreigners to come here and create jobs. Even if its killing horses weekly. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/09/10/rep-john-shimkus-walked-o_n_282563.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Famous Mustang Released, Others Kept, Heartbreaking...</title>
    <link href="http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-326998?ref=feeds%2Fcategory%2Fusworld" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6099439</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>US and World News </name>
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The PSA informs viewers on how they can contact their federal legislators urging them to vote in Favor of HR 1018 (ROAM) and the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503/S. 727). The haunting profound aesthetic powerful images of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-326998?ref=feeds%2Fcategory%2Fusworld&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HORSES IN NEED OF YOUR HELP! PLEASE BE THEIR VOICE!: BO DEREK ASKS ...</title>
    <link href="http://puttinghorsesfirst.blogspot.com/2009/09/bo-derek-asks-congress-to-save-american.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6080198</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HORSES IN NEED OF YOUR HELP! PLEASE BE... </name>
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When legislators return to Congress in September, they will be taking up the The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (S 727/ H.R. 503). If you care about cruelty to horses, please contact your congressman and the Speaker of the House Nancy ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://puttinghorsesfirst.blogspot.com/2009/09/bo-derek-asks-congress-to-save-american.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Pennsylvanians Against Horse Slaughter: Horse Slaughter Cruelty ...</title>
    <link href="http://humanityforhorses.blogspot.com/2009/09/horse-slaughter-cruelty-documented.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6080197</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pennsylvanians Against Horse Slaughter </name>
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Please urge your representatives and senators to support the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act H.R.503 / S.727! Animals&amp;#39; Angels is a 501 (c)(3) non profit organization incorporated in Maryland with fulltime investigators working in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://humanityforhorses.blogspot.com/2009/09/horse-slaughter-cruelty-documented.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>MBA in Human Resource Management &#8211; AHUSC | Welcome to Hoang Nghiep ...</title>
    <link href="http://hoangnghiep.com/?p=138&amp;amp;lang=en" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6533843</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Welcome to Hoang Nghiep Training and Consulting </name>
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HR 503: Performance Management via KRAs and KPIs. HR 504: Human Capital Development Assessment and Management. HR 505: Human Capital Development Design and Analyses. HR 506: Talent Management and Employer Branding ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hoangnghiep.com/?p=138&amp;amp;lang=en&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>MBA in Human Resource Management &#8211; AHUSC | Welcome to Hoang Nghiep ...</title>
    <link href="http://hoangnghiep.com/?p=138" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6346242</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Welcome to Hoang Nghiep Training and Consulting </name>
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HR 503: Performance Management via KRAs and KPIs. HR 504: Human Capital Development Assessment and Management. HR 505: Human Capital Development Design and Analyses. HR 506: Talent Management and Employer Branding ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hoangnghiep.com/?p=138&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>MBA in Human Resource Management &#8211; AHUSC | Welcome to Hoang Nghiep ...</title>
    <link href="http://hoangnghiep.com/?p=138/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6316261</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Welcome to Hoang Nghiep Training and Consulting </name>
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HR 503: Performance Management via KRAs and KPIs. HR 504: Human Capital Development Assessment and Management. HR 505: Human Capital Development Design and Analyses. HR 506: Talent Management and Employer Branding ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hoangnghiep.com/?p=138/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>MBA in Human Resource Management | Hoang Nghiep Training &amp;amp; Consulting</title>
    <link href="http://hoangnghiep.nghenhanxanh.com/?p=138" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6052576</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hoang Nghiep Training &amp; Consulting </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 503: Performance Management via KRAs and KPIs. HR 504: Human Capital Development Assessment and Management. HR 505: Human Capital Development Design and Analyses. HR 506: Talent Management and Employer Branding ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hoangnghiep.nghenhanxanh.com/?p=138&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>1 + 3= action ~ The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/09/1-3-action.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6039274</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Peace Tree </name>
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... hostages (1), hostility (1), hotel (1), hotel workers (1), house (5), house democrats (1), house negroe (1), house of a different color (1), howard dean (1), howard stern (1), howard zinn (2), howling boys (1), HR 503 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/09/1-3-action.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HONDURAS ACTION! ~ The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/09/honduras-action.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/6011181</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Peace Tree </name>
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... hostility (1), hotel (1), hotel workers (1), house (6), house democrats (1), house negroe (1), house of a different color (1), housing crisis (1), howard dean (1), howard stern (1), howard zinn (2), howling boys (1), HR 503 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/09/honduras-action.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>2nd September Song... (a poem) ~ The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/09/2nd-september-song-poem.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/5999622</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Peace Tree </name>
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    <content type="html">
... hostility (1), hotel (1), hotel workers (1), house (6), house democrats (1), house negroe (1), house of a different color (1), housing crisis (1), howard dean (1), howard stern (1), howard zinn (2), howling boys (1), HR 503 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/09/2nd-september-song-poem.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>GOT VERIZON? ~ The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/got-verizon.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5992342</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Peace Tree </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... hostility (1), hotel (1), hotel workers (1), house (6), house democrats (1), house negroe (1), house of a different color (2), housing crisis (1), howard dean (1), howard stern (1), howard zinn (2), howling boys (1), HR 503 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/got-verizon.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Night the U.S. Almost Died ~ The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/night-us-almost-died.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5984631</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Peace Tree </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... hostility (1), hotel (1), hotel workers (1), house (6), house democrats (1), house negroe (1), house of a different color (2), housing crisis (1), howard dean (1), howard stern (1), howard zinn (2), howling boys (1), HR 503 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/night-us-almost-died.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Kennedy laid to rest... (A poem, Brothers) ~ The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/kennedy-laid-to-rest-poem-brothers.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-29:/commentary/5979268</id>
    <updated>2009-08-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Peace Tree </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... hostility (1), hotel (1), hotel workers (1), house (6), house democrats (1), house negroe (1), house of a different color (2), housing crisis (1), howard dean (1), howard stern (1), howard zinn (2), howling boys (1), HR 503 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/kennedy-laid-to-rest-poem-brothers.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>PIRATES OF THE HEALTH CARE-IBEAN ~ The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/pirates-of-health-care-ibean.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-28:/commentary/5969195</id>
    <updated>2009-08-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Peace Tree </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... hostility (1), hotel (1), hotel workers (1), house (6), house democrats (1), house negroe (1), house of a different color (2), housing crisis (1), howard dean (1), howard stern (1), howard zinn (2), howling boys (1), HR 503 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/pirates-of-health-care-ibean.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Meanwhile.......Back at the Ranch: Say WHAT????</title>
    <link href="http://backattheranch1.blogspot.com/2009/08/say-what.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-28:/commentary/5969194</id>
    <updated>2009-08-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Meanwhile.......Back at the Ranch </name>
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H.R. 503/S. 727 and its supporters are well intentioned, but passage of this legislation without adequate funding or infrastructure in place to care for unwanted horses will create a series of negative and harmful consequences. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://backattheranch1.blogspot.com/2009/08/say-what.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>A STRONG CLEAN ENERGY BILL ~ The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/strong-clean-energy-bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5959186</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Peace Tree </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... hostility (1), hotel (1), hotel workers (1), house (6), house democrats (1), house negroe (1), house of a different color (2), housing crisis (1), howard dean (1), howard stern (1), howard zinn (2), howling boys (1), HR 503 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/strong-clean-energy-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>THE CAUSE OF HIS LIFE ~ The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/cause-of-his-life.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5949928</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Peace Tree </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... hostility (1), hotel (1), hotel workers (1), house (6), house democrats (1), house negroe (1), house of a different color (2), housing crisis (1), howard dean (1), howard stern (1), howard zinn (2), howling boys (1), HR 503 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/cause-of-his-life.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Lion... Senator Kennedy, 77, dies ~ The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/lion-senator-kennedy-77-dies.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-25:/commentary/5939919</id>
    <updated>2009-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Peace Tree </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... hostility (1), hotel (1), hotel workers (1), house (6), house democrats (1), house negroe (1), house of a different color (2), housing crisis (1), howard dean (1), howard stern (1), howard zinn (2), howling boys (1), HR 503 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/lion-senator-kennedy-77-dies.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>R.E.S.P.E.C.T. H.U.M.A.N. R.I.G.H.T.S! ~ The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/respect-human-rights.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-24:/commentary/6028761</id>
    <updated>2009-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Peace Tree </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... hostility (1), hotel (1), hotel workers (1), house (6), house democrats (1), house negroe (1), house of a different color (2), housing crisis (1), howard dean (1), howard stern (1), howard zinn (2), howling boys (1), HR 503 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/respect-human-rights.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>lords and ladies to the manor born ~ The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/lords-and-ladies-to-manor-born.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-24:/commentary/5929480</id>
    <updated>2009-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Peace Tree </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... hostility (1), hotel (1), hotel workers (1), house (6), house democrats (1), house negroe (1), house of a different color (2), housing crisis (1), howard dean (1), howard stern (1), howard zinn (2), howling boys (1), HR 503 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/lords-and-ladies-to-manor-born.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>SCIENCE VS INDUSTRY? ~ The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/science-vs-industry.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/5923842</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... hostility (1), hotel (1), hotel workers (1), house (6), house democrats (1), house negroe (1), house of a different color (2), housing crisis (1), howard dean (1), howard stern (1), howard zinn (2), howling boys (1), HR 503 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/science-vs-industry.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Michael Moore&amp;#39;s &amp;#39;Capitalism: A Love Story&amp;#39; ~ The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/michael-moores-capitalism-love-story.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-21:/commentary/5909448</id>
    <updated>2009-08-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Peace Tree </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... hostility (1), hotel (1), hotel workers (1), house (6), house democrats (1), house negroe (1), house of a different color (2), housing crisis (1), howard dean (1), howard stern (1), howard zinn (2), howling boys (1), HR 503 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/michael-moores-capitalism-love-story.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Homes for Horses Coalition members benefit</title>
    <link href="http://74.52.74.98/~holistic/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=716:-homes-for-horses-coalition-members-benefit&amp;amp;catid=58:in-the-news" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-20:/commentary/6299322</id>
    <updated>2009-08-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Natural Horse Care and Equine Therapy </name>
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&#8226;All of the coalition&amp;#39;s members are active supporters of The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 (H.R. 503/S. 727), which, when passed, will prohibit the slaughter of horses for human consumption in the United States and the export ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://74.52.74.98/~holistic/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=716:-homes-for-horses-coalition-members-benefit&amp;amp;catid=58:in-the-news&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Homes for Horses Coalition members benefit</title>
    <link href="http://www.holistichorse.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=716:-homes-for-horses-coalition-members-benefit&amp;amp;catid=58:in-the-news" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-20:/commentary/6046205</id>
    <updated>2009-08-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Natural Horse Care and Equine Therapy </name>
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&#226;&#8364;&#162;All of the coalition&amp;#39;s members are active supporters of The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 (H.R. 503/S. 727), which, when passed, will prohibit the slaughter of horses for human consumption in the United States and the export ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.holistichorse.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=716:-homes-for-horses-coalition-members-benefit&amp;amp;catid=58:in-the-news&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>American Veterinary Medical Association</title>
    <link href="http://universityofedinburgh.blog-giant.com/2009/08/21/american-veterinary-medical-association/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-20:/commentary/5969196</id>
    <updated>2009-08-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>university of edinburgh </name>
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Later in 2006, the AVMA testified against the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (HR 503) and defended the slaughter of horses processed and sold as meat. They insisted that the transportation of horses to slaughterhouses is humane ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://universityofedinburgh.blog-giant.com/2009/08/21/american-veterinary-medical-association/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>North Carolina Blogging and Updates: Canada and European Union ...</title>
    <link href="http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2009/08/canada-and-european-union-bans-american.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-19:/commentary/6028757</id>
    <updated>2009-08-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>North Carolina Blogging and Updates </name>
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Simply call and say &amp;quot; My name is ______and I am calling to ask Representative/Senator ______ to cosponsor and vote YES for The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503). They may ask your name and address and then they will say thank ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/08/pictures-of-2006-shedlon-roundup.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R. 503, The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act has been reintroduced in the US House by Congressman John Sweeney (R-NY), Co-chair of the Congressional Horse Caucus, Congressman John Spratt, Jr. (D-SC) and Congressman Ed Whitfield ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pet-care4.blogspot.com/2009/08/did-horse-slaughter-really-get-banned.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-01:/commentary/5731154</id>
    <updated>2009-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 503 - Cosponsors Reach 150! As of 7/30 the cosponsor tally has reached 150.. great job! Our calls / faxes / emails are paying off. A special thanks to all of the NC state group members - we are adding Rep Melvin Watt and Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2009/08/hr-503-cosponsors-reach-150.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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... Honduras(2), honesty(1), hootie and the blowfish(1), hope(8), hopemongering(3), hormones(1), horses(1), hostility(1), hotel workers(2), house(5), house democrats(1), housing crisis(1), howard dean(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/honduran-coup-ordered-attacks-on.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Please Support The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society -------------------------------------------------------------- HR 503 (111th): Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (PECA) Please contact your U.S. Representative requesting they ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2009/08/e-mail-i-received-and-wanted-to-share.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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... Honduras(1), honesty(1), hootie and the blowfish(1), hope(8), hopemongering(3), hormones(1), horses(1), hostility(1), hotel workers(2), house(5), house democrats(1), housing crisis(1), howard dean(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/amsterdam-is-not-sodom-gomorrah.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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... Honduras(1), honesty(1), hootie and the blowfish(1), hope(8), hopemongering(3), hormones(1), horses(1), hostility(1), hotel workers(2), house(5), house democrats(1), housing crisis(1), howard dean(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/ben-jerry-waterboards-their-scoops.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-28:/commentary/5701595</id>
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Two such bills are currently before Congress: H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, and its counterpart in the Senate, S. 727. The measures would make it a felony to transport horses for the purpose of processing for human ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.volnation.com/forum/politics/74960-message-meateaters.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... homeowners(1), Honduras(1), honesty(1), hootie and the blowfish(1), hope(8), hopemongering(3), hormones(1), horses(1), hostility(1), hotel workers(2), house(5), housing crisis(1), howard dean(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/iran-this-revolution-will-be-televised.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... homeowners(1), Honduras(1), honesty(1), hootie and the blowfish(1), hope(8), hopemongering(3), hormones(1), horses(1), hostility(1), hotel workers(2), house(5), housing crisis(1), howard dean(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/my-fellow-americans.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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... homeowners(1), Honduras(1), honesty(1), hootie and the blowfish(1), hope(8), hopemongering(3), hormones(1), horses(1), hostility(1), hotel workers(2), house(5), housing crisis(1), howard dean(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/what-better-war-on-drugs-could-look.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-24:/commentary/7991053</id>
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      <name>Jill Stanek's Pro-Life &amp; Abortion News... </name>
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(Apr 2001) Reference: Bill sponsored by Graham, R-SC; Bill HR 503 ; vote number 2001-89 on Apr 26, 2001. Voted NO on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000) Reference: Bill sponsored by Canady, R-FL; Bill HR 3660 ; vote number ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jillstanek.com/weekend-question/weekend-questio-97.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-24:/commentary/5701594</id>
    <updated>2009-07-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>jillstanek.com </name>
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(Apr 2001) Reference: Bill sponsored by Graham, R-SC; Bill HR 503 ; vote number 2001-89 on Apr 26, 2001. Voted NO on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000) Reference: Bill sponsored by Canady, R-FL; Bill HR 3660 ; vote number ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jillstanek.com/archives/2009/07/weekend_questio_97.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-24:/commentary/5644565</id>
    <updated>2009-07-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... homeowners(1), Honduras(1), honesty(1), hootie and the blowfish(1), hope(8), hopemongering(3), hormones(1), horses(1), hostility(1), hotel workers(2), house(5), housing crisis(1), howard dean(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/yoo-hoo.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-07-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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However, be advised, ..last summer, The National Congress of American Indians quietly submitted to our U.S. Congress, &quot;invoking the devine blessing of the creator upon their efforts,&quot;... a proposal to amend HR 503, our National ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.harnesslink.com/www/Article.cgi?ID=74002&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-07-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... homeowners(1), Honduras(1), honesty(1), hootie and the blowfish(1), hope(8), hopemongering(3), hormones(1), horses(1), hostility(1), hotel workers(2), house(5), housing crisis(1), howard dean(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/sword-of-damocles.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-22:/commentary/5651697</id>
    <updated>2009-07-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Wayne Pacelle: A Humane Nation </name>
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You might also urge your representative to cosponsor or otherwise support HR 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, which seeks to ban the slaughter of all horses for human consumption&#226;&#8364;&#8221;whether wild or not. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hsus.typepad.com/wayne/2009/07/wild-horse-comments.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-22:/commentary/5644563</id>
    <updated>2009-07-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 (H.R. 503/S. 727) would end horse slaughter and prevent horses from being shipped to Mexico and Canada. So far, our world has not developed a humane method to kill horses on a large ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.oregonlive.com/myoregon/2009/07/slaughter_of_horses_for_food_i.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-07-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... homeowners(1), Honduras(1), honesty(1), hootie and the blowfish(1), hope(8), hopemongering(3), hormones(1), horses(1), hostility(1), hotel workers(2), house(5), housing crisis(1), howard dean(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/do-you-know-much-about-iran.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-20:/commentary/5625156</id>
    <updated>2009-07-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 1064, preventative crime legislation sponsored by Bobby Scott, continues to lead the Crew &#226;&#8364;&#8221; as well as be one of the leaders in all of Congress in cosponsors &#226;&#8364;&#8221; at 227. Coming in at #2 is HR 503 with 147 cosponsors by John Conyers, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://crewof42.blogspot.com/2009/07/hr-1064-youth-promise-act-227.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-07-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... homeowners(1), Honduras(1), honesty(1), hootie and the blowfish(1), hope(8), hopemongering(3), hormones(1), horses(1), hostility(1), hotel workers(2), house(5), housing crisis(1), howard dean(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/dont-blink.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-07-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... homeowners(1), Honduras(1), honesty(1), hootie and the blowfish(1), hope(8), hopemongering(3), hormones(1), horses(1), hostility(1), hotel workers(2), house(5), housing crisis(1), howard dean(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/palin-poetry.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-18:/commentary/5644564</id>
    <updated>2009-07-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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September 2006 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; U.S. House of Representatives passes H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. The 109th Congress adjourns before the Senate can consider the bill. House vote: 263-146. March 2007 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; The United States Court ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2009/07/roam-act-vote-talley.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-07-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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An article in the February edition of the Corral &#226;&#8364;&#339;Congress Addressing Horse Slaughter Cruelty in Federal Legislation&#226;&#8364;* on The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 (H.R. 503) stated this is a very popular bill with wide bipartisan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newworld.ws/forums/animal-shelters-rescue-organizations/2322-prevention-equin-cruelty-act.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-07-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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We are optimistic of continued bipartisan support for legislation to end the slaughter of American horses (HR 503 &amp; S 727) and the banning of double decker cattle trucks for use in the transport of horses (HR 305).&#226;&#8364;* ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://horsesinthesouth.com/blog/index.php/2009/07/19/congress-passes-wild-horse-and-burro-protection-legislation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-07-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... Homelessness(2), homeowners(1), Honduras(1), honesty(1), hootie and the blowfish(1), hope(8), hopemongering(3), hormones(1), horses(1), hostility(1), hotel workers(2), house(5), housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/twin-peaks-giant.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-07-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503/S. 727) is currently in the House. Contact your member of Congress and ask him or her to push for a kind end for the nation&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s horses. Hat tip to Fugly Horse of the Day for the link to the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2009/07/17/a-kinder-end-for-a-lifetime-of-equine-service/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-16:/commentary/5583619</id>
    <updated>2009-07-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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We are optimistic of continued bipartisan support for legislation to end the slaughter of American horses (HR 503 &amp; S 727) and the banning of double decker cattle trucks for use in the transport of horses (HR 305).&#226;&#8364;* ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/07/equine-welfare-alliance-july-17-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress Passes Wild Horse and Burro Protection Legislation ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2009/07/17/congress-passes-wild-horse-and-burro-protection-legislation/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-16:/commentary/5577466</id>
    <updated>2009-07-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We are optimistic of continued bipartisan support for legislation to end the slaughter of American horses (HR 503 &amp; S 727) and the banning of double decker cattle trucks for use in the transport of horses (HR 305).&#226;&#8364;* ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2009/07/17/congress-passes-wild-horse-and-burro-protection-legislation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>THE LESSONS</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/lessons.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-16:/commentary/5569456</id>
    <updated>2009-07-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... Homelessness(2), homeowners(1), Honduras(1), honesty(1), hootie and the blowfish(1), hope(8), hopemongering(3), hormones(1), horses(1), hostility(1), hotel workers(2), house(5), housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/lessons.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Arizona Blogging &amp; Updates: Congress Has a Chance to Strike a Blow ...</title>
    <link href="http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/07/congress-has-chance-to-strike-blow.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-15:/commentary/5569457</id>
    <updated>2009-07-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arizona Blogging &amp; Updates </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Dan Burton (R-Ind.)) of a bill, S-727/H.R. 503, to ban transport for horse slaughter. Several years ago the last horse slaughterhouse in the U.S. was shuttered. But the bloody doors flew wide open at Canadian and Mexican slaughterhouses ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/07/congress-has-chance-to-strike-blow.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Update:Horses on the Hill &#226;&#8364;&#8220; A unified cry to end horse slaughter ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.livejournal.com/2352.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-14:/commentary/5625158</id>
    <updated>2009-07-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>rtfitch </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Senator Landrieu is one of four co-authors (along with Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers (D-Mich.) and Rep. Dan Burton (R-Ind.)) of S-727/HR 503, The Equine Cruelty Prevention Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.livejournal.com/2352.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Update:Horses on the Hill &#226;&#8364;&#8220; A unified cry to end horse slaughter ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2009/07/15/updatehorses-on-the-hill-a-unified-cry-to-end-horse-slaughter/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-14:/commentary/5569455</id>
    <updated>2009-07-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Senator Landrieu is one of four co-authors (along with Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers (D-Mich.) and Rep. Dan Burton (R-Ind.)) of S-727/H.R. 503, The Equine Cruelty Prevention Act of 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2009/07/15/updatehorses-on-the-hill-a-unified-cry-to-end-horse-slaughter/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NorCal Equine Rescue: 7-14-09</title>
    <link href="http://savethehorse.blogspot.com/2009/07/7-14-09.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-14:/commentary/5550794</id>
    <updated>2009-07-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NorCal Equine Rescue </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The campaign encourages people to call their elected representatives and senators in Congress and urge them to support H.R. 503 and S. 727, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act. This is a great opportunity to let your voices be heard ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://savethehorse.blogspot.com/2009/07/7-14-09.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ChexSystemsVictims: Horses on the Hill</title>
    <link href="http://www.chexsystemsvictims.net/2009/07/horses-on-hill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/5755135</id>
    <updated>2009-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ChexSystemsVictims </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Your 30-second phone calls urging your legislators to &quot; please cosponsor H.R.503 and S.727 to protect horses from slaughter&quot; are critical. Horses are a part of out American History. They have carried us into battle, they have plowed our ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chexsystemsvictims.net/2009/07/horses-on-hill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress Has a Chance to Strike a Blow Against Horse Slaughter ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.usnews.com/blogs/erbe/2009/07/14/congress-has-a-chance-to-strike-a-blow-against-horse-slaughter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/5596663</id>
    <updated>2009-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bonnie Erbe </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Dan Burton (R-Ind.)) of a bill, S-727/H.R. 503, to ban transport for horse slaughter. Several years ago the last horse slaughterhouse in the U.S. was shuttered. But the bloody doors flew wide open at Canadian and Mexican slaughterhouses ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.usnews.com/blogs/erbe/2009/07/14/congress-has-a-chance-to-strike-a-blow-against-horse-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>I AM ON FACEBOOK STOP THE SLAUGHTER OF AMERICA'S HORSES</title>
    <link href="http://teambarbarowisconsin.blogspot.com/2009_07_01_archive.html#7721241914362416768" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/5577469</id>
    <updated>2009-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>&amp;quot;REMEMBER BARBARO WISCONSIN&amp;quot; </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
WE NEED TO BE THEIR VOICE AND WE NEED TO BE LOUD TO BE HEARD ABOVE EVERYTHING ELSE THAT IS GOING ON !! JUST FOR ONE DAY !! TODAY !! SHOUT OUT LOUD ! CALL YOUR SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES . 202 2224 3121 ASK THEM TO COSPONSOR HR503 AND ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://teambarbarowisconsin.blogspot.com/2009_07_01_archive.html#7721241914362416768&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Today is National Call in Day for Horses!</title>
    <link href="http://wildforlifeactionnews.blogspot.com/2009/07/today-is-national-call-in-day-for.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/5560364</id>
    <updated>2009-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Compassionate Animal.TV Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Animal Welfare Institute and The Humane Society of the United States are sponsoring an all day effort to lobby Congress in support of the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, HR 503 in the House of Representatives, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wildforlifeactionnews.blogspot.com/2009/07/today-is-national-call-in-day-for.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Today is the National Call-In Day for Horses!</title>
    <link href="http://blog.pets911.com/2009/07/today-is-the-national-call-in-day-for-horses/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/5560363</id>
    <updated>2009-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PETS 911 Animal Crossroads </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In an ongoing effort to end Horse Slaughter, the Humane Society of the United States is asking animal advocates to call into their representatives to co-sponsor HR 503/S.727, to end the slaughter of American horses for human consumption ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.pets911.com/2009/07/today-is-the-national-call-in-day-for-horses/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>No good answers &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Slims Chance</title>
    <link href="http://slimschance.com/?p=29" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/5550797</id>
    <updated>2009-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Slims Chance </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 (H.R. 503/S.727 has not been signed into law and the Humane Society of the United States asked animal advocates to call their Representatives and U.S. Senators to help secure support for the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://slimschance.com/?p=29&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ice Pony Trekking: STOP HORSE SLAUGHTER</title>
    <link href="http://iceponytrekking.blogspot.com/2009/07/stop-horse-slaughter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/5550795</id>
    <updated>2009-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ice Pony Trekking </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... connected to your two US Senators and US Representative's offices. They'll ask for your address and connect you. Your 30-second phone calls urging your legislators to &#226;&#8364;&#339;support H.R. 503 and S. 727 to protect horses from slaughter&quot;. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iceponytrekking.blogspot.com/2009/07/stop-horse-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Disney Be Faithful to Your Employees</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/disney-be-faithful-to-your-employees.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/5550793</id>
    <updated>2009-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(2), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(2), human race(1), human rights(21), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/disney-be-faithful-to-your-employees.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Second Race TM: Horses on the Hill Day &amp; Horse and Owner of ...</title>
    <link href="http://thesecondrace.blogspot.com/2009/07/horses-on-hill-day-horse-and-owner-of.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/5550792</id>
    <updated>2009-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Second Race TM </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As horse advocates come to the US Capitol Hill today to show their support for H.R. 503 and S. 727, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, it is important for those unable to join us call their elected officials. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thesecondrace.blogspot.com/2009/07/horses-on-hill-day-horse-and-owner-of.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Blue-Green Marble &#194;&#183; Horses on the Hill Day</title>
    <link href="http://blog.blue-green-marble.org/2009/07/horses-on-the-hill-day/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/5550791</id>
    <updated>2009-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Blue-Green Marble </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
and ask to be connected to your two US Senators and US Representative's offices (to find them visit www.congress.org and enter your zip code). Your 30-second phone calls urging your legislators to please support H.R. 503 and S. 727 to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.blue-green-marble.org/2009/07/horses-on-the-hill-day/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Teachings of the Horse: PLEASE CALL TODAY TO HELP SAVE HORSES</title>
    <link href="http://victoriacummings.blogspot.com/2009/07/please-call-today-to-help-save-horses.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/5550790</id>
    <updated>2009-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Teachings of the Horse </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please make a brief, polite phone call to your U.S. Representative and your two U.S. Senators and urge them to co-sponsor H.R. 503/S. 727, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act. Click here to look up your federal legislators and the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://victoriacummings.blogspot.com/2009/07/please-call-today-to-help-save-horses.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Call Capitol Hill TODAY to save America&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Horses from Slaughter</title>
    <link href="http://zumasrescueranch.wordpress.com/2009/07/14/call-capitol-hill-today-to-save-americas-horses-from-slaughter/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-12:/commentary/5560365</id>
    <updated>2009-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Zuma&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
You can join this important effort and help pass the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR503/S. 727) with a simple phone call. Call the Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121 and ask for your US Representative&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s and two US Senators&#226;&#8364;&#8482; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zumasrescueranch.wordpress.com/2009/07/14/call-capitol-hill-today-to-save-americas-horses-from-slaughter/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Compassionate Animal.TV Blog: July 14th Call to Action for Horses</title>
    <link href="http://wildforlifeactionnews.blogspot.com/2009/07/july-14th-call-to-action-for-horses.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-12:/commentary/5542456</id>
    <updated>2009-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Compassionate Animal.TV Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Animal Welfare Institute and The Humane Society of the United States are sponsoring an all day effort to lobby Congress in support of the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503 in the House of Representatives, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wildforlifeactionnews.blogspot.com/2009/07/july-14th-call-to-action-for-horses.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Spartacus Jones: END HORSE SLAUGHTER</title>
    <link href="http://spartacusjones.blogspot.com/2009/07/end-horse-slaughter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-12:/commentary/5531574</id>
    <updated>2009-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Spartacus Jones </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... the Animal Welfare Institute and Humane Society of the United States in Washington, DC on July 14th to meet with your legislators and show your support for America's horses and the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://spartacusjones.blogspot.com/2009/07/end-horse-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Ultimate Organizer: An Interview With ACORN's Founder Wade Rathke</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/ultimate-organizer-interview-with.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-11:/commentary/5542457</id>
    <updated>2009-07-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... homeless(5), Homelessness(2), homeowners(1), Honduras(1), honesty(1), hootie and the blowfish(1), hope(8), hopemongering(3), hormones(1), horses(1), hostility(1), house(5), housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/ultimate-organizer-interview-with.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Opposite of Peace Is &#226;&#8364;&#8221; War?</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/opposite-of-peace-is-war.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-11:/commentary/5531573</id>
    <updated>2009-07-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... homeless(5), Homelessness(2), homeowners(1), Honduras(1), honesty(1), hootie and the blowfish(1), hope(8), hopemongering(3), hormones(1), horses(1), hostility(1), house(5), housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/opposite-of-peace-is-war.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Donald Reeves: 'A Very Dangerous Man'</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/donald-reeves-very-dangerous-man.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-10:/commentary/5518423</id>
    <updated>2009-07-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... homeless(5), Homelessness(2), homeowners(1), Honduras(1), honesty(1), hootie and the blowfish(1), hope(8), hopemongering(3), hormones(1), horses(1), hostility(1), house(5), housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/donald-reeves-very-dangerous-man.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Straight from the Horse&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Heart Update: Horses on the Hill</title>
    <link href="http://www.madeleinepickens.com/%20/straight-from-the-horses-heart-update-horses-on-the-hill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/commentary/5531572</id>
    <updated>2009-07-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Madeleine Pickens Wild Horse Sanctuary </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... offices (to find them visit www.compassionindex.org). Your 30-second phone calls urging your legislators to &#226;&#8364;&#339;please support HR 503 and S. 727 to protect horses from slaughter&#226;&#8364;* are critical. http://www.horsesonthehill.org/&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.madeleinepickens.com/%20/straight-from-the-horses-heart-update-horses-on-the-hill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Call Capitol Hill on July 14th to save America's Horses from ...</title>
    <link href="http://zumasrescueranch.wordpress.com/2009/07/10/call-capitol-hill-on-july-14th-to-save-americas-horses-from-slaughter/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/commentary/5511336</id>
    <updated>2009-07-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Zuma's Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Call the Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121 and ask for your U.S. Representative's and two U.S. Senators' offices. All you have to say is &#226;&#8364;&#339;please co-sponsor H.R. 503 and S. 727 to protect horses from slaughter.&#226;&#8364;* Don't let them down, &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zumasrescueranch.wordpress.com/2009/07/10/call-capitol-hill-on-july-14th-to-save-americas-horses-from-slaughter/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Yee Haw</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/yee-haw.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/commentary/5511335</id>
    <updated>2009-07-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... homeless(5), Homelessness(2), homeowners(1), Honduras(1), honesty(1), hootie and the blowfish(1), hope(8), hopemongering(3), hormones(1), horses(1), hostility(1), house(5), housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/yee-haw.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>SFHH Update: Horses on the Hill &#194;&#171; Straight from the Horse's Heart</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2009/07/10/sfhh-update-horses-on-the-hill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/commentary/5511334</id>
    <updated>2009-07-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Your 30-second phone calls urging your legislators to &#226;&#8364;&#339;please support H.R. 503 and S. 727 to protect horses from slaughter&#226;&#8364;* are critical. Horse_Flier_National Call in Day_7-08-09. http://www.horsesonthehill.org/. &#226;&#8211;&#182; Comment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2009/07/10/sfhh-update-horses-on-the-hill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Call 202 224 3121</title>
    <link href="http://www.kaseyscure.com/?p=143" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/5511333</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kasey&amp;#39;s Cure </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Check to see if your US Representative is already a co-sponsor of HR 503 and if your two US Senators are co-sponsors of S. 727. If they are not, please make brief, polite phone calls to ask your federal legislators to co-sponsor the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kaseyscure.com/?p=143&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>6000 YEARS OLD</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/6000-years-old.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/5503222</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(2), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(2), human race(1), human rights(21), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/6000-years-old.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Nothing smells, feels, or tastes, quite like cowardice.</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/nothing-smells-feels-or-tastes-quite.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/5494049</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(2), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(2), human race(1), human rights(21), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/nothing-smells-feels-or-tastes-quite.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>North Carolina Blogging and Updates</title>
    <link href="http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2009/07/new-antislaughter-amendment.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-06:/commentary/5494050</id>
    <updated>2009-07-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>North Carolina Blogging and Updates </name>
    </author>
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September 2006 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; U.S. House of Representatives passes H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. The 109th Congress adjourns before the Senate can consider the bill. House vote: 263-146. March 2007 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; The United States Court ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2009/07/new-antislaughter-amendment.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>a small amount of humanity is enough</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/small-amount-of-humanity-is-enough.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-06:/commentary/5485582</id>
    <updated>2009-07-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(2), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(2), human race(1), human rights(21), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/small-amount-of-humanity-is-enough.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Horse slaughter video - My Horse Chat!</title>
    <link href="http://www.myhorsechat.com/2009/07/07/horse-slaughter-video/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-06:/commentary/5485581</id>
    <updated>2009-07-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>My Horse Chat! </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In 2006, bill H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, was passed on September 7th of that year, marking a momentous victory for those opposed to horse slaughter. What many people did not realize is that horse slaughter ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.myhorsechat.com/2009/07/07/horse-slaughter-video/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>TAHOEJIMBO420'S Blogger: SUPPORT THE AMERICAN HORSE SLAUGHTER ...</title>
    <link href="http://tahoejimbo420s.blogspot.com/2009/07/support-american-horse-slaughter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-06:/commentary/5485580</id>
    <updated>2009-07-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TAHOEJIMBO420'S Blogger </name>
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We urge you to follow the outstanding leadership of Representatives Sweeney, Spratt, Whitfield and Rahall on this issue and support H.R. 503. It..s not only about saving the lives of thousands of innocent horses; it..s about a better ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tahoejimbo420s.blogspot.com/2009/07/support-american-horse-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Skeptical Eye for an Eye</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/skeptical-eye-for-eye.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-06:/commentary/5475149</id>
    <updated>2009-07-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(2), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(2), human race(1), human rights(21), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/skeptical-eye-for-eye.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Helping Horses -Fundraiser aimed to curtail slaughter of equines ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.madeleinepickens.com/%20/helping-horses/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-05:/commentary/5475150</id>
    <updated>2009-07-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Madeleine Pickens Wild Horse Sanctuary </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He is a proponent of HR 503, which makes killer-buying an offense punishable by up to three years in prison. But there are also 33000 wild horses currently in U.S. holding facilities, about 6000 of which the government has considered ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.madeleinepickens.com/%20/helping-horses/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Good Horse News for Good Horse People &#194;&#171; Straight from the Horse's ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2009/07/06/good-horse-news-for-good-horse-people/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-05:/commentary/5475147</id>
    <updated>2009-07-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
That tool is the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727). Both the Animal Welfare Institute and The Humane Society of the United States have banded together to sponsor Horses on the Hill. Next Tuesday, horse enthusiasts from ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2009/07/06/good-horse-news-for-good-horse-people/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>America-A land Of Promises And Immigrants</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/america-land-of-promises-and-immigrants.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-05:/commentary/5466534</id>
    <updated>2009-07-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... homeless(5), Homelessness(2), homeowners(1), Honduras(1), honesty(1), hootie and the blowfish(1), hope(8), hopemongering(3), hormones(1), horses(1), hostility(1), house(5), housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/america-land-of-promises-and-immigrants.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>North Carolina Blogging and Updates</title>
    <link href="http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2009/07/horses-on-hill-tuesday-july-14-2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-04:/commentary/5466533</id>
    <updated>2009-07-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>North Carolina Blogging and Updates </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
September 2006 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; U.S. House of Representatives passes H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. The 109th Congress adjourns before the Senate can consider the bill. House vote: 263-146. March 2007 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; The United States Court ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2009/07/horses-on-hill-tuesday-july-14-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>When will they ever learn?</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/when-will-they-ever-learn.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-03:/commentary/5460015</id>
    <updated>2009-07-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... homeless(5), Homelessness(2), homeowners(1), Honduras(1), honesty(1), hootie and the blowfish(1), hope(8), hopemongering(3), hormones(1), horses(1), hostility(1), house(5), housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/when-will-they-ever-learn.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pocket Change: Let Them Eat Horse!</title>
    <link href="http://cdunes-pocketchange.blogspot.com/2009/07/let-them-eat-horse.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-02:/commentary/5449681</id>
    <updated>2009-07-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pocket Change </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In the case of H.R. 503, the minority wrote that &#226;&#8364;&#339;this was a particularly challenging task since the purpose appears to be nothing more than ameliorating the emotional tirade of the extreme animal rights movement; and the need is, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cdunes-pocketchange.blogspot.com/2009/07/let-them-eat-horse.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Quarter's Worth &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; Celebrate Independence - Keeping ...</title>
    <link href="http://americashorsedaily.com/quartersworth/celebrate-independence/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-01:/commentary/5583618</id>
    <updated>2009-07-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Quarter's Worth </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As you may know, Representative John Conyers (D-MI) reintroduced the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act on January 14, 2009 (H.R. 503). This bill would impose a fine and/or prison term of up to three years for the slaughter of horses for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://americashorsedaily.com/quartersworth/celebrate-independence/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Horse Abuse in Transport to Slaughter</title>
    <link href="http://www.usedhorsetrailersguide.com/horse-hauling/horse-abuse-in-transport-to-slaughter" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-30:/commentary/5449680</id>
    <updated>2009-06-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Used Horse Trailers Guide </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... this erases it with graphic reality,&quot; said Chris Heyde, deputy legislative director of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation (SAPL), based in Washington, DC The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (HR 503) is scheduled ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.usedhorsetrailersguide.com/horse-hauling/horse-abuse-in-transport-to-slaughter&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>I'M JUST DIFFERENT?: Horse Slaughter (The Facts)</title>
    <link href="http://januaryfreak01.blogspot.com/2009/07/horse-slaughter-facts.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-30:/commentary/5441913</id>
    <updated>2009-06-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>&#9829;I'M JUST DIFFERENT?&#9829; </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In 2006, the House of Representatives voted 263-146, overwhelmingly supporting the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (H.R. 503). The Senate version of the bill received the support of 34 cosponsors but did not come up for a vote ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://januaryfreak01.blogspot.com/2009/07/horse-slaughter-facts.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Limbaugh Principle</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/limbaugh-principle.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-30:/commentary/5421257</id>
    <updated>2009-06-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... homeless(5), Homelessness(2), homeowners(1), Honduras(1), honesty(1), hootie and the blowfish(1), hope(8), hopemongering(3), hormones(1), horses(1), hostility(1), house(5), housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/limbaugh-principle.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Public Radio Programming Pushes Commercial Banking in Poor Communities</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/public-radio-programming-pushes.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-28:/commentary/5412069</id>
    <updated>2009-06-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(2), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(2), human race(1), human rights(21), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/public-radio-programming-pushes.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Video: Americans Against Horse Slaughter &#194;&#171; Straight from the ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2009/06/28/video-americans-against-horse-slaughter/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-27:/commentary/5412068</id>
    <updated>2009-06-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Houston, TX &#226;&#8364;&#8220; (SFHH) Come join us in Washington D.C. on July 14th as we take a stand against Horse Slaughter and beseech our Federal Representatives to vote for and support the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2009/06/28/video-americans-against-horse-slaughter/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Crisis in Honduras This Weekend!</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/crisis-in-honduras-this-weekend.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-27:/commentary/5388357</id>
    <updated>2009-06-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... homeless(5), Homelessness(2), homeowners(1), Honduras(1), honesty(1), hootie and the blowfish(1), hope(8), hopemongering(3), hormones(1), horses(1), hostility(1), house(5), housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/crisis-in-honduras-this-weekend.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Press Releases from UOH</title>
    <link href="http://phoenixacres.com/2009/press-releases-from-uoh/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-25:/commentary/5441912</id>
    <updated>2009-06-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Phoenix Acres </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
A survey of 94 government supported animal control centers was conducted to identify and review resources available to care for unwanted horses within the districts of the 104 cosponsors of HR 503 as of March 11, 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://phoenixacres.com/2009/press-releases-from-uoh/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Phoenix Acres in the ranking &#194;&#187; Blog Archive in the ranking abasing ...</title>
    <link href="http://cats9723.edublogs.org/2009/06/27/phoenix-acres-in-the-ranking-blog-archive-in-the-ranking-abasing-press-releases-from-uoh/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-25:/commentary/5388360</id>
    <updated>2009-06-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>cats </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
A appraisal of 94 decree supported rustic supervision centers was conducted to validate and periodical resources convenient to be enamoured of in guy wire of unwanted horses within the districts of the 104 cosponsors of H.R. 503 as of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cats9723.edublogs.org/2009/06/27/phoenix-acres-in-the-ranking-blog-archive-in-the-ranking-abasing-press-releases-from-uoh/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Save the Date - Horses on the Hill | Madeleine Pickens Wild Horse ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.madeleinepickens.com/%20/save-the-date-horses-on-the-hill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-21:/commentary/5388358</id>
    <updated>2009-06-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Madeleine Pickens Wild Horse Sanctuary </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please mark your calendar and join us in Washington, DC on July 14th to meet with your legislators and show your support for America's horses and the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727). The last Horses on the Hill was a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.madeleinepickens.com/%20/save-the-date-horses-on-the-hill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>BAEN Message Board: Survey re: unwanted horses and animal control ...</title>
    <link href="http://members2.boardhost.com/baen/msg/1245723316.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-21:/commentary/5388354</id>
    <updated>2009-06-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BAEN Message Board </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
A survey of 94 government supported animal control centers was conducted to identify and review resources available to care for unwanted horses within the districts of the 104 cosponsors of H.R. 503 as of March 11, 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://members2.boardhost.com/baen/msg/1245723316.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Northwest Horse Source News: SURVEY OF ANIMAL CONTROL CENTERS SHOW ...</title>
    <link href="http://nwhsnews.blogspot.com/2009/06/survey-of-animal-control-centers-show.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-21:/commentary/5343952</id>
    <updated>2009-06-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Northwest Horse Source News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
A survey of 94 government supported animal control centers was conducted to identify and review resources available to care for unwanted horses within the districts of the 104 cosponsors of H.R. 503 as of March 11, 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nwhsnews.blogspot.com/2009/06/survey-of-animal-control-centers-show.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hootie and the blowfish-State your peace</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/hootie-and-blowfish-state-your-peace.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-20:/commentary/5343953</id>
    <updated>2009-06-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... homeland security(2), homeless(5), Homelessness(2), homeowners(1), honesty(1), hootie and the blowfish(1), hope(8), hopemongering(3), hormones(1), horses(1), hostility(1), house(5), housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/hootie-and-blowfish-state-your-peace.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Horses On The Hill : July 14, 2009 - Care2 News Network</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/100041282/1172915" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-20:/commentary/5343951</id>
    <updated>2009-06-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please mark your calendar and join us in Washington, DC on July 14th to meet with your legislators and show your support for America's horses and the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727). The last Horses on the Hill was a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/100041282/1172915&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/46-mexican-children-perish-in-day-care.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-20:/commentary/5315166</id>
    <updated>2009-06-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(2), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(2), human race(1), human rights(21), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/46-mexican-children-perish-in-day-care.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Horses on the Hill</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.blogspot.com/2009/06/horses-on-hill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-19:/commentary/5388363</id>
    <updated>2009-06-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse&amp;#39;s Heart </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please mark your calendar and join us (Terry and I will be there) in Washington, DC on July 14th to meet with your legislators and show your support for America&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s horses and the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503/S. 727). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.blogspot.com/2009/06/horses-on-hill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Horses on the Hill &#194;&#171; Straight from the Horse's Heart</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2009/06/20/horses-on-the-hill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-19:/commentary/5315163</id>
    <updated>2009-06-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please mark your calendar and join us (Terry and I will be there) in Washington, DC on July 14th to meet with your legislators and show your support for America's horses and the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2009/06/20/horses-on-the-hill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>DRILL BABY (Actionable Head=Lines)</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/drill-baby-actionable-headlines.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-19:/commentary/5307547</id>
    <updated>2009-06-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(2), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(1), human race(1), human rights(21), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/drill-baby-actionable-headlines.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Support a Cautious Response to the Iranian Election</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/support-cautious-response-to-iranian.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-18:/commentary/5295906</id>
    <updated>2009-06-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(2), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(1), human race(1), human rights(21), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/support-cautious-response-to-iranian.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>...EVERMORE</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/evermore.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-17:/commentary/5287577</id>
    <updated>2009-06-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(2), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(1), human race(1), human rights(21), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/evermore.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Horse transportation</title>
    <link href="http://larryrobert.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!A1E2D91098008E8D!367.entry" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-16:/commentary/5388355</id>
    <updated>2009-06-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Larry&amp;#39;s space </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503) will end the slaughter of horses for human consumption and the domestic and international transport of live horses or horseflesh for human consumption. Currently, tens of thousands of horses ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://larryrobert.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!A1E2D91098008E8D!367.entry&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Welfare group comment on arabian slaughter position</title>
    <link href="http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/06/welfare-group-comment-on-arabian.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-16:/commentary/5315165</id>
    <updated>2009-06-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arizona Blogging &amp;amp; Updates </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
From: Horsetalk Magazine Welfare group comment on Arabian slaughter position June 17, 2009 by John Holland I found the justifications of their pro-slaughter resolution put forward by the Arabian Horse Association officials in the Jurga ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/06/welfare-group-comment-on-arabian.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Welfare group comment on arabian slaughter position &#194;&#171; Straight ...</title>
    <link href="http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2009/06/17/welfare-group-comment-on-arabian-slaughter-position/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-16:/commentary/5307548</id>
    <updated>2009-06-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Straight from the Horse's Heart </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
First, the bill number was not HB503, but H.R.503, and more tellingly, it passed only the House of Representatives in the 109th Congress and did not become law. A bill with the same number is pending in the current congress. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2009/06/17/welfare-group-comment-on-arabian-slaughter-position/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>On June 17th...</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/on-june-17th.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-16:/commentary/5279170</id>
    <updated>2009-06-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(2), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(1), human race(1), human rights(21), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/on-june-17th.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Welfare group comment on arabian slaughter position | Horsetalk ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2009/06/111.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-15:/commentary/5388362</id>
    <updated>2009-06-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Horsetalk.co.nz Headlines </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
First, the bill number was not HB503, but H.R.503, and more tellingly, it passed only the House of Representatives in the 109th Congress and did not become law. A bill with the same number is pending in the current congress. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2009/06/111.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A New Policy</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/new-policy.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-15:/commentary/5271032</id>
    <updated>2009-06-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(2), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(1), human race(1), human rights(21), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/new-policy.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/06/barbaro_updates_852.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-14:/commentary/5271031</id>
    <updated>2009-06-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
When calling each office, please ask for the LD (legislative Aide) who is handling H.R.503. When speaking with the LD, it is very important to gather feedback. Once you have feedback, please email that feedback to CJ ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/06/barbaro_updates_852.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Jurga Report: Horse Health Headlines</title>
    <link href="http://special.equisearch.com/blog/horsehealth/2009/06/for-record-official-statement-of.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-12:/commentary/5287576</id>
    <updated>2009-06-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Jurga Report: Horse Health Headlines </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&quot;In order to stop the suffering experienced by horses and put an end to slaughter practices that most Americans abhor, efforts are underway this Congress to pass this legislation (S. 311/H.R. 503) which would establish a permanent ban ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://special.equisearch.com/blog/horsehealth/2009/06/for-record-official-statement-of.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Genocide - Free Palestine</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/genocide-free-palestine.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-12:/commentary/5245877</id>
    <updated>2009-06-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(2), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(1), human race(1), human rights(21), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/genocide-free-palestine.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Friday Morning Music with Zoe Keating</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/friday-morning-music-with-zoe-keating.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-11:/commentary/5237161</id>
    <updated>2009-06-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(2), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(1), human race(1), human rights(21), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/friday-morning-music-with-zoe-keating.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/06/barbaro_updates_850.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-10:/commentary/5237160</id>
    <updated>2009-06-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
No new cosponsors to report today - and the HAHS short list from Daniel hasn't shown up yet on their group site - so until that is available, please think about contacting your OWN unsigned Representative to cosponsor HR 503. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/06/barbaro_updates_850.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WHERE ARE WE GOING AND WHO AM I?</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/where-are-we-going-and-who-am-i.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-09:/commentary/5223702</id>
    <updated>2009-06-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(2), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(1), human race(1), human rights(21), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/where-are-we-going-and-who-am-i.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/06/barbaro_updates_848.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-08:/commentary/5550796</id>
    <updated>2009-06-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
EVERYONE - pls check the following lists of current cosponsors of HR 503 &amp; S 727 - if your Rep/Sen(s) are on these lists, you can breathe a sigh of relief and go on to our current federal target lists. If your Rep/Sen(s) are NOT on the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/06/barbaro_updates_848.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/06/barbaro_updates_848.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-08:/commentary/5315164</id>
    <updated>2009-06-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
EVERYONE - pls check the following lists of current cosponsors of HR 503 &amp; S 727 - if your Rep/Sen(s) are on these lists, you can breathe a sigh of relief and go on to our current federal target lists. If your Rep/Sen(s) are NOT on the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/06/barbaro_updates_848.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>REALISTIC (TALES)</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/realistic-tales.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-08:/commentary/5216019</id>
    <updated>2009-06-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(2), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(1), human race(1), human rights(21), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/realistic-tales.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Living Beyond The Dream: Euthanasia Costs How Much!?!</title>
    <link href="http://naturalresources.start4all.com/2009/06/08/living-beyond-the-dream-euthanasia-costs-how-much/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-07:/commentary/5295907</id>
    <updated>2009-06-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>natural resources </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Campaign to End Horse Slaughter Veterinarians Click Hereto Add Your Name(vets purely please) mostly detracting As veterinary professionals dedicated to ensuring the benefit and humane treatment of animals, we plead with you to reinforce ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://naturalresources.start4all.com/2009/06/08/living-beyond-the-dream-euthanasia-costs-how-much/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Euthanasia Costs How Much!?!</title>
    <link href="http://livingbeyondthebream.blogspot.com/2009/06/euthanasia-costs-how-much.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-07:/commentary/5245875</id>
    <updated>2009-06-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Living Beyond The Dream </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Campaign to End Horse Slaughter Veterinarians Click Here to Add Your Name (vets only please) As veterinary professionals dedicated to ensuring the welfare and humane treatment of animals, we urge you to support legislation banning the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://livingbeyondthebream.blogspot.com/2009/06/euthanasia-costs-how-much.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Something Pleads...</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/something-pleads.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-06:/commentary/5199040</id>
    <updated>2009-06-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(2), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(1), human race(1), human rights(21), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/something-pleads.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>John Lee Hooker - Saturday Sonata</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/john-lee-hooker-hobo-blues-boom-boom.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-05:/commentary/5187351</id>
    <updated>2009-06-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(2), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(1), human race(1), human rights(21), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/john-lee-hooker-hobo-blues-boom-boom.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Animal Legal Defense Fund : Help the Horses - Support These Two Bills</title>
    <link href="http://www.aldf.org/article.php?id=983" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-04:/commentary/5231184</id>
    <updated>2009-06-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Animal Legal Defense Fund </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503) will end the slaughter of horses for human consumption and the domestic and international transport of live horses or horseflesh for human consumption. Currently, tens of thousands of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aldf.org/article.php?id=983&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/06/barbaro_updates_846.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-04:/commentary/5216018</id>
    <updated>2009-06-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
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Since it is Friday we will contact Representatives (specifically the members of the House Committee on the Judiciary) asking them to both cosponsor HR 503 and to work actively to bring it up for a vote on the House floor as soon as ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/06/barbaro_updates_846.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Animal Legal Defense Fund : Help the Horses - Support These Two Bills</title>
    <link href="http://aldf.org/article.php?id=983" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-04:/commentary/5187350</id>
    <updated>2009-06-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Animal Legal Defense Fund </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503) will end the slaughter of horses for human consumption and the domestic and international transport of live horses or horseflesh for human consumption. Currently, tens of thousands of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aldf.org/article.php?id=983&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Slithering under the...</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/slithering-under.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-04:/commentary/5179986</id>
    <updated>2009-06-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(2), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(1), human race(1), human rights(21), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/slithering-under.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>I Will Act: URGENT ACTION ALERT</title>
    <link href="http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2009/06/urgent-action-alert.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-03:/commentary/5636184</id>
    <updated>2009-06-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>I Will Act </name>
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Please Support The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society -------------------------------------------------------------- HR 503 (111th): Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (PECA) Please contact your U.S. Representative requesting they ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2009/06/urgent-action-alert.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A Forever Home: Stop double decker trailers for horses.</title>
    <link href="http://tiasforeverhome.blogspot.com/2009/06/stop-double-decker-trailers-for-horses.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-03:/commentary/5179984</id>
    <updated>2009-06-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>A Forever Home </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503) will end the slaughter of horses for human consumption and the domestic and international transport of live horses or horseflesh for human consumption. Currently, tens of thousands of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tiasforeverhome.blogspot.com/2009/06/stop-double-decker-trailers-for-horses.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ALDF eAlert: Horses need our help - support these bills ! TA ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/100041282/1159110" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-03:/commentary/5179982</id>
    <updated>2009-06-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network </name>
    </author>
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Please help end the abusive practice of transporting horses by double-decker trailers and stop the slaughter of horses for human consumption! Contact your United States Representative today and ask him or her to support HR 305 and HR 503.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/100041282/1159110&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Support Bill to End Slaughter of US Horses &#194;&#171; Democratic Populist Blog</title>
    <link href="http://democraticpopulist.wordpress.com/2009/06/05/support-bill-to-end-slaughter-of-us-horses/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-03:/commentary/5179981</id>
    <updated>2009-06-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Democratic Populist Blog </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 503 will put an end to all of this; the bill, if passed, will make it illegal to transport horses across state and national borders for the purpose of slaughter. The ASPCA has a petition you can sign that will tell your Reps you ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://democraticpopulist.wordpress.com/2009/06/05/support-bill-to-end-slaughter-of-us-horses/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/06/barbaro_updates_843.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-01:/commentary/5172628</id>
    <updated>2009-06-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
    </author>
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Though we are still holding at 128 cosponsors for HR 503 in the House, for the first time since April 21, when Sen Ronald Burris (IL) and Sen Edward M. Kennedy [MA] signed up - WE HAVE A NEW COSPONSOR IN THE SENATE! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/06/barbaro_updates_843.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FAMILY OF MAN ( 6/2/09 Head-Lines)</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/family-of-man-6209-head-lines.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-01:/commentary/5157578</id>
    <updated>2009-06-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(2), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(1), human race(1), human rights(21), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/family-of-man-6209-head-lines.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Political lobby group joins disinformation campaign</title>
    <link href="http://nwhsnews.blogspot.com/2009/06/political-lobby-group-joins.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-31:/commentary/5208053</id>
    <updated>2009-05-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Northwest Horse Source News </name>
    </author>
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CHICAGO, (EWA) &#226;&#8364;&#8220; A fight is brewing in Washington over equine issues, including slaughter (HR 503), Mustang protection (HR 1018) and humane transport (HR 305). Now a group calling itself the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Center for Consumer Freedom&#226;&#8364;* (CCF) has ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nwhsnews.blogspot.com/2009/06/political-lobby-group-joins.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Political Lobby Group Joins Disinformation Campaign</title>
    <link href="http://www.animallawcoalition.com/horse-slaughter/article/943" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-31:/commentary/5199038</id>
    <updated>2009-05-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Animal Law Coalition - Advocating for animals... </name>
    </author>
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by John Holland and Vicki Tobin, founders of Equine Welfare Alliance. CHICAGO - A fight is brewing in Washington over equine issues, including slaughter (HR 503), Mustang protection (HR 1018) and humane transport (HR 305). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.animallawcoalition.com/horse-slaughter/article/943&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Animal Protection Bills Need Support</title>
    <link href="http://willienelsonpri.com/peace/3344/animal-protection-bills-need-support.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-31:/commentary/5199037</id>
    <updated>2009-05-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Willie Nelson </name>
    </author>
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Please Contact Your Legislators This Month to Enlist Their Support for Animal Welfare Bills! Dear Humanitarian: Great news! A number of key animal protection bills are moving just months into the start of the new Congress. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://willienelsonpri.com/peace/3344/animal-protection-bills-need-support.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>For Immediate Release - Political Lobby Group Joins Disinformation ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.madeleinepickens.com/%20/for-immediate-release-political-lobby-group-joins-disinformation-campaign/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-31:/commentary/5157577</id>
    <updated>2009-05-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Madeleine Pickens Wild Horse Sanctuary </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
CHICAGO, (EWA) &#226;&#8364;&#8220; A fight is brewing in Washington over equine issues, including slaughter (HR 503), Mustang protection (HR 1018) and humane transport (HR 305). Now a group calling itself the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Center for Consumer Freedom&#226;&#8364;* (CCF) has ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.madeleinepickens.com/%20/for-immediate-release-political-lobby-group-joins-disinformation-campaign/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Advocacy group attacking messenger, says EWA | Horsetalk ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2009/06/012.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-31:/commentary/5157576</id>
    <updated>2009-05-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Horsetalk.co.nz Headlines </name>
    </author>
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The EWA points out that a fight is brewing in Washington over equine issues, including slaughter (HR 503), Mustang protection (HR 1018) and humane transport (HR 305). With President Obama taking a strong stand against lobbyists, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2009/06/012.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Animal Welfare Institute eAlert &#194;&#171; stillisstillmoving.com</title>
    <link href="http://stillisstillmoving.com/?p=15880" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-31:/commentary/5157575</id>
    <updated>2009-05-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>stillisstillmoving.com </name>
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The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727) is gaining support in both the House and Senate and the Restore Our American Mustangs (ROAM) Act (H.R. 1018) recently passed out of committee in the House. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stillisstillmoving.com/?p=15880&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Political clench congregation joins disinformation be in ...</title>
    <link href="http://documentaryonline.start4all.com/2009/06/01/political-clench-congregation-joins-disinformation-be-in-unspecialized-hunter-jumper-news/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-30:/commentary/5199039</id>
    <updated>2009-05-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>documentary online </name>
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CHICAGO, (EWA) - A conflict with is brewing in Washington exceeding equine issues, including smash (HR 503), Mustang preservation (HR 1018) and humane exaltation (HR 305). Now a aggregation area itself the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Center in the offend of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://documentaryonline.start4all.com/2009/06/01/political-clench-congregation-joins-disinformation-be-in-unspecialized-hunter-jumper-news/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Political lobby group joins disinformation campaign : Hunter ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.hunterjumpernews.com/?p=7001" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-30:/commentary/5150191</id>
    <updated>2009-05-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hunter Jumper News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
CHICAGO, (EWA) &#226;&#8364;&#8220; A fight is brewing in Washington over equine issues, including slaughter (HR 503), Mustang protection (HR 1018) and humane transport (HR 305). Now a group calling itself the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Center for Consumer Freedom&#226;&#8364;* (CCF) has ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hunterjumpernews.com/?p=7001&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DogsRpeople2: Please Sign this Letter In Support of the Equine ...</title>
    <link href="http://butdogsrpeople2.blogspot.com/2009/05/please-sign-this-letter-in-support-of.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-29:/commentary/5144201</id>
    <updated>2009-05-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DogsRpeople2 </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 503/S. 727 would put an end to this practice by prohibiting the transport of America's horses across state lines and international borders for slaughter. Please contact your representative and senators now and urge them to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://butdogsrpeople2.blogspot.com/2009/05/please-sign-this-letter-in-support-of.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Animal-Kin-Folk-News: AWI News / Legislative Action Alert(s)</title>
    <link href="http://animalnews2.blogspot.com/2009/05/awi-news-legislative-action-alerts.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-27:/commentary/5179985</id>
    <updated>2009-05-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Animal-Kin-Folk-News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727) is gaining support in both the House and Senate and the Restore Our American Mustangs (ROAM) Act (H.R. 1018) recently passed out of committee in the House. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://animalnews2.blogspot.com/2009/05/awi-news-legislative-action-alerts.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>I Will Act: Stop Shark Finning</title>
    <link href="http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2009/05/stop-shark-finning.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-27:/commentary/5179983</id>
    <updated>2009-05-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>I Will Act </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please Support The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society -------------------------------------------------------------- HR 503 (111th): Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (PECA) Please contact your U.S. Representative requesting they ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2009/05/stop-shark-finning.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/05/barbaro_updates_840.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-27:/commentary/5137313</id>
    <updated>2009-05-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
    </author>
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When calling each office, please ask for the LD (legislative Aide) who is handling H.R.503. When speaking with the LD, it is very important to gather feedback. Once you have feedback, please email that feedback to CJ ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/05/barbaro_updates_840.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 (H ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/951765832/1153377" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-27:/commentary/5130037</id>
    <updated>2009-05-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Your message re: H.R. 503, the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009, has been sent. Your e-mail message was sent to: Representative Jim Marshall (D-GA 8th), pledge taken also, thanks Maria ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/951765832/1153377&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Co-sponsor update... House 128 - Senate 16</title>
    <link href="http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2009/05/co-sponsor-update-house-128-senate-16.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-26:/commentary/5137317</id>
    <updated>2009-05-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>North Carolina Blogging and Updates </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 503 - Newest Co-sponsors Rep Kennedy, Patrick J. [RI-1] - 4/2/2009 Rep Doyle, Michael F. [PA-14] - 4/2/2009 Rep Campbell, John [CA-48] - 4/21/2009 Rep Pierluisi, Pedro R. [PR] - 4/21/2009 Rep Fattah, Chaka [PA-2] - 4/21/2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2009/05/co-sponsor-update-house-128-senate-16.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Wyoming blogging &amp; Updates: Guilty by Association</title>
    <link href="http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/05/guilty-by-association.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-26:/commentary/5112666</id>
    <updated>2009-05-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wyoming blogging &amp; Updates </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Simply call and say &quot; My name is ______and I am calling to ask Representative/Senator ______ to cosponsor and vote YES for The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503). They may ask your name and address and then they will say thank ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/05/guilty-by-association.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>05.20.09 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: John Holland Vicki Tobin ...</title>
    <link href="http://montana-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/05/aqha-celebrates-pending-slaughter-of.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-25:/commentary/5245876</id>
    <updated>2009-05-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Montana Blogging &amp;amp; Updates </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
05.20.09 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: John Holland Vicki Tobin AQHA Official Celebrates Pending Slaughter of Quarter Horses CHICAGO, (EWA) &#226;&#8364;&#8220; In the aftermath of Montana Governor Schweitzer&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s non-action, HB 418, a bill that bars ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://montana-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/05/aqha-celebrates-pending-slaughter-of.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WE NEED YOUR HELP! AMERICAN'S AGAINST HORSE SLAUGHTER PLEASE MAKE ...</title>
    <link href="http://puttinghorsesfirst.blogspot.com/2009/05/we-need-your-help-americans-against.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-25:/commentary/5137316</id>
    <updated>2009-05-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HORSES IN NEED OF YOUR HELP! PLEASE BE... </name>
    </author>
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This blog is to give information to those who are serious about putting an end to horse slaughter. We need to move swiftly on this, and we can't just turn away. I know it's easier to say, &quot;There are a lot of people out there who will ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://puttinghorsesfirst.blogspot.com/2009/05/we-need-your-help-americans-against.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Garnering Support for HR 503</title>
    <link href="http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2009/05/garnering-support-for-hr-503.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-25:/commentary/5137314</id>
    <updated>2009-05-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Against Equine Slaughter </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
STRATEGY FOR WEEK OF 5/26 Dear Friends, With the start of this week, we are implementing a variation to our strategy in an effort to gain swift support for HR503. Below is our target list (past cosponsors of HR6598). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2009/05/garnering-support-for-hr-503.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/05/barbaro_updates_838.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-25:/commentary/5112665</id>
    <updated>2009-05-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
    </author>
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When calling each office, please ask for the LD (legislative Aide) who is handling H.R.503. When speaking with the LD, it is very important to gather feedback. Once you have feedback, please email that feedback to CJ ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/05/barbaro_updates_838.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Breed group named as &quot;driving force&quot; behind slaughter law ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2009/05/142.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-20:/commentary/5112668</id>
    <updated>2009-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Horsetalk.co.nz Headlines </name>
    </author>
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&quot;According to Weaver, the next major AQHA effort will be to try to defeat the federal legislation that will end the slaughter of American horses; HR 503, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009. The pair said they expected more of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2009/05/142.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Shame of AQHA - It's all about the money, honey.</title>
    <link href="http://hawkeview.blogspot.com/2009/05/shame-of-aqha-its-all-about-money-honey.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-20:/commentary/5112667</id>
    <updated>2009-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hawke&amp;#39;s View </name>
    </author>
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So I was browsing the internet today and happened across this little gem: AQHA Official Celebrates Pending Slaughter of Quarter Horses Are you f**king kidding me? Oh, this will do wonders for the breed. To hell with standards. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hawkeview.blogspot.com/2009/05/shame-of-aqha-its-all-about-money-honey.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Horse Slaughter House in TN</title>
    <link href="http://www.mustangalley.org/?p=536" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-20:/commentary/5077606</id>
    <updated>2009-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mustang Alley Horse Rescue </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
TN Rep. Niceley&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Horse Slaughter Bill Passes Committee. Update May 16: The pro-horse slaughter bill, HB 1428 (SB 1898 in the Tennessee Senate) passed the Agriculture Committee by a voice vote with only Rep. John M. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mustangalley.org/?p=536&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>OpEdNews &#194;&#187; Let Your Legislators Know How You Feel about Animal ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opednews.com/articles/Let-Your-Legislators-Know-by-Suzana-Megles-090518-29.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-20:/commentary/5059520</id>
    <updated>2009-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OpEdNews - OpEdNews.Com Progressive, Tough... </name>
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ACTION: Please contact your congressperson and senators to ask them to co-sponsor the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503 by Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) and S.727 by Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA). Thank you Rep. Conyers and Sen. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opednews.com/articles/Let-Your-Legislators-Know-by-Suzana-Megles-090518-29.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AQHA official celebrates pending slaughter of quarter horses</title>
    <link href="http://www.harnesslink.com/www/Article.cgi?ID=72348" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-19:/commentary/5091082</id>
    <updated>2009-05-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Latest Harness Racing News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
According to Weaver, the next major AQHA effort will be to try to defeat the federal legislation that will end the slaughter of American horses; HR 503, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009. In their zealous quest to defeat HR ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.harnesslink.com/www/Article.cgi?ID=72348&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AQHA Official Celebrates Pending Slaughter of Quarter Horses ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.animallawcoalition.com/horse-slaughter/article/941" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-19:/commentary/5070084</id>
    <updated>2009-05-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Animal Law Coalition - Advocating for animals... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
According to Weaver, the next major AQHA effort will be to try to defeat the federal legislation that will end the slaughter of American horses; HR 503, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009. In their zealous quest to defeat HR ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.animallawcoalition.com/horse-slaughter/article/941&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Arizona Blogging &amp; Updates</title>
    <link href="http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/05/aqha-official-celebrates-pending.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-19:/commentary/5059521</id>
    <updated>2009-05-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arizona Blogging &amp; Updates </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
According to Weaver, the next major AQHA effort will be to try to defeat the federal legislation that will end the slaughter of American horses; HR 503, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009. In their zealous quest to defeat HR ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/05/aqha-official-celebrates-pending.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>TN Pro-Horse Slaughter Bill Passes in Committee</title>
    <link href="http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2009/05/tn-pro-horse-slaughter-bill-passes-in.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-18:/commentary/5077607</id>
    <updated>2009-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Against Equine Slaughter </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
TN state Rep. Frank Niceley's pro-horse slaughter bill, very similar to the MT bill, has passed one committee and is now in another. It could be voted on at any time. http://www.animallawcoalition.com/horse-slaughter/article/903 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2009/05/tn-pro-horse-slaughter-bill-passes-in.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Poetic Asylum (the 2005 Urban Word Teen Poetry Slam)</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/05/poetic-asylum-2005-urban-word-teen.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-17:/commentary/5032804</id>
    <updated>2009-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(2), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(1), human race(1), human rights(21), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/05/poetic-asylum-2005-urban-word-teen.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/05/barbaro_updates_831.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-14:/commentary/5077608</id>
    <updated>2009-05-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We are seeking for them to sign up to cosponsor the respective Bills - HR 503 in the House and S 727 in the Senate. FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE - You can use this toll-free number 800-828-0498 and ask for a legislator by name (or ask for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/05/barbaro_updates_831.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Black Beauty</title>
    <link href="http://www.13point7billion.org/2009/05/black-beauty.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5059522</id>
    <updated>2009-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>13.7 Billion Years </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
For some abused and starving American horses, a new beginning. For others, the wrong side of the dinner table in a foreign land The noble horse has served in our wars, tilled our fields, carried our loads and transported us so we ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.13point7billion.org/2009/05/black-beauty.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/05/barbaro_updates_830.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5016064</id>
    <updated>2009-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
EVERYONE - please check the following lists of current cosponsors of HR 503 &amp; S 727 - if your Rep/Sen(s) are on these lists, you can breathe a sigh of relief and go on to our current federal target lists. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/05/barbaro_updates_830.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&#226;&#8364;&#339;A Lion's Tale&#226;&#8364;* - **OPEN THREAD** : NO QUARTER</title>
    <link href="http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/2009/05/14/a-lions-tale-open-thread/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5006371</id>
    <updated>2009-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NO QUARTER </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 (H.R. 503) would not only prohibit equine slaughter plants from opening in the U.S., but it would also make it illegal to ship our country's horses across American boarders for slaughter. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/2009/05/14/a-lions-tale-open-thread/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/05/barbaro_updates_829.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-12:/commentary/5027117</id>
    <updated>2009-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
EVERYONE - please check the following lists of current cosponsors of HR 503 &amp; S 727 - if your Rep/Sen(s) are on these lists, you can breathe a sigh of relief and go on to our current federal target lists. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/05/barbaro_updates_829.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Dick and Liz STFU Sandwich on Wry...</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/05/dick-and-liz-stfu-sandwich-on-wry.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-12:/commentary/4988706</id>
    <updated>2009-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(2), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(1), human race(1), human rights(21), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/05/dick-and-liz-stfu-sandwich-on-wry.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Whoa My Horses!: Effects of the Ban on Horse Slaughter</title>
    <link href="http://runhorserun.blogspot.com/2009/05/effects-of-ban-on-horse-slaughter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-09:/commentary/5006373</id>
    <updated>2009-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Whoa My Horses! </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Congress is considering HR 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009, an amendment to the 2006 law that would effectively end all slaughter of U.S. horses by prohibiting possession, transport, purchase, and sale of any horse, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://runhorserun.blogspot.com/2009/05/effects-of-ban-on-horse-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Arizona Blogging &amp; Updates</title>
    <link href="http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/05/letters-congress-must-end-slaughter-of.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-07:/commentary/5006372</id>
    <updated>2009-05-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arizona Blogging &amp; Updates </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Call Giffords at 202-225-2542 and ask her to co-sponsor HR 503 the Equine Cruelty Act, HR 1018 Restoring Protection for Wild Horses and Burros Act and HR 305 Horse Transportation Act. Legislation to honor the cowboy cannot matter much ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/05/letters-congress-must-end-slaughter-of.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Saving the American Wild Mustang</title>
    <link href="http://www.madeleinepickens.com/%20/saving-the-american-wild-mustang/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-07:/commentary/4988705</id>
    <updated>2009-05-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Madeleine Pickens Wild Horse Sanctuary </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Best Friends Animal Society Equine Page. May 8, 2009 : 12:28 AM. Madeleine Pickens&#226;&#8364;&#8482; dream of creating a free-roaming horse sanctuary could become a reality - with your support. Story by Roni Raczkowski, Best Friends Network Volunteer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.madeleinepickens.com/%20/saving-the-american-wild-mustang/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/05/barbaro_updates_826.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-07:/commentary/4972723</id>
    <updated>2009-05-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
EVERYONE - please check the following lists of current cosponsors of HR 503 &amp; S 727 - if your Rep/Sen(s) are on these lists, you can breathe a sigh of relief and go on to our current federal target lists. (in my next post) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/05/barbaro_updates_826.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/05/peaceful-prayer-vigil-scheduled-to-pray.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-07:/commentary/4962113</id>
    <updated>2009-05-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(2), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(1), human race(1), human rights(20), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/05/peaceful-prayer-vigil-scheduled-to-pray.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/05/credo-i-believe-in-taking-action.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-07:/commentary/4953717</id>
    <updated>2009-05-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(2), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(1), human race(1), human rights(20), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/05/credo-i-believe-in-taking-action.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/05/barbaro_updates_825.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-06:/commentary/5050342</id>
    <updated>2009-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
EVERYONE - please check the following lists of current cosponsors of HR 503 &amp; S 727 - if your Rep/Sen(s) are on these lists, you can breathe a sigh of relief and go on to our new federal target lists. (in my next post) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/05/barbaro_updates_825.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/05/barbaro_updates_825.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-06:/commentary/4988703</id>
    <updated>2009-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
EVERYONE - please check the following lists of current cosponsors of HR 503 &amp; S 727 - if your Rep/Sen(s) are on these lists, you can breathe a sigh of relief and go on to our new federal target lists. (in my next post) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/05/barbaro_updates_825.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ACTionable RESISTance: TORTURE/CLEAN ENERGY/PRODUCT SAFETY</title>
    <link href="http://actionableresistance.blogspot.com/2009/05/tortureclean-energyproduct-safety.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-06:/commentary/4962112</id>
    <updated>2009-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ACTionable RESISTance </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... howard berman (1), HR 503 (1), hr 676 (1), human rights council (1), humans (1), hunger (1), illegal logging (1), immigrants (1), indigenous (1), innocence (1), insurance (4), interior funding (1), international law (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://actionableresistance.blogspot.com/2009/05/tortureclean-energyproduct-safety.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/05/urgent-news.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-06:/commentary/4945501</id>
    <updated>2009-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(1), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(1), human race(1), human rights(19), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/05/urgent-news.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pennsylvanians Against Horse Slaughter: AVMA Remains a Staunch ...</title>
    <link href="http://humanityforhorses.blogspot.com/2009/05/avma-remains-staunch-supporter-of-horse.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-05:/commentary/4945500</id>
    <updated>2009-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pennsylvanians Against Horse Slaughter </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727) was designated for &quot;active pursuit of defeat.&quot; The legislation would criminalize shipping, transporting, purchasing, selling, delivering, or receiving any horse, horse flesh, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://humanityforhorses.blogspot.com/2009/05/avma-remains-staunch-supporter-of-horse.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/05/back-to-business.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-05:/commentary/4937068</id>
    <updated>2009-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(1), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(1), human race(1), human rights(19), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/05/back-to-business.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/05/barbaro_updates_823.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-04:/commentary/5042650</id>
    <updated>2009-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
    </author>
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EVERYONE - please check the following lists of current cosponsors of HR 503 &amp; S 727 - if your Rep/Sen(s) are on these lists, you can breathe a sigh of relief and go on to our new federal target lists. If your Rep/Sen(s) are NOT on the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/05/barbaro_updates_823.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What Happens to Horse Owners Will Happen To Dog Owners &#194;&#171; National ...</title>
    <link href="http://niceorg.wordpress.com/2009/05/06/what-happens-to-horse-owners-will-happen-to-dog-owners/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-04:/commentary/4937067</id>
    <updated>2009-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Institute of Canine Experts </name>
    </author>
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(H.R. 503 - 2009 Prevention of Cruelty to Equines Act &amp; S. 727 - Prohibit Horses for Human Consumption) This misguided legislation would make it a felony for any person to transport or sell any horse for slaughter. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://niceorg.wordpress.com/2009/05/06/what-happens-to-horse-owners-will-happen-to-dog-owners/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/05/iran-diplomacy-for-and-by-people.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-03:/commentary/4928187</id>
    <updated>2009-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(1), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(1), human race(1), human rights(18), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/05/iran-diplomacy-for-and-by-people.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Opposing Views: Humane Society Seeks to End Horse Slaughter</title>
    <link href="http://www.opposingviews.com/p/humane-society-seeks-to-end-horse-slaughter" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-02:/commentary/7539317</id>
    <updated>2009-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Opposing Views - Issues, Experts, Answers </name>
    </author>
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who have introduced H.R. 503 in the House and Sens. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) and John Ensign (R-Nev.) who introduced S. 727&#8212;the industry&amp;#39;s collaboration with The HSUS and other humane groups is more important than ever. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opposingviews.com/p/humane-society-seeks-to-end-horse-slaughter&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Opposing Views: Humane Society Seeks to End Horse Slaughter</title>
    <link href="http://www.opposingviews.com/i/humane-society-seeks-to-end-horse-slaughter" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-02:/commentary/7411215</id>
    <updated>2009-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Opposing Views - Issues, Experts, Answers </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
who have introduced H.R. 503 in the House and Sens. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) and John Ensign (R-Nev.) who introduced S. 727&#8212;the industry&amp;#39;s collaboration with The HSUS and other humane groups is more important than ever. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opposingviews.com/i/humane-society-seeks-to-end-horse-slaughter&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Opposing Views: OPINION: Humane Society Seeks to End Horse Slaughter</title>
    <link href="http://www.opposingviews.com/articles/opinion-humane-society-seeks-to-end-horse-slaughter" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-02:/commentary/4912139</id>
    <updated>2009-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Opposing Views - Issues, Experts, Answers </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
who have introduced H.R. 503 in the House and Sens. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) and John Ensign (R-Nev.) who introduced S. 727&#226;&#8364;&#8221;the industry's collaboration with The HSUS and other humane groups is more important than ever. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opposingviews.com/articles/opinion-humane-society-seeks-to-end-horse-slaughter&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/05/immigration-board-game.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-02:/commentary/4900050</id>
    <updated>2009-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(1), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(1), human race(1), human rights(18), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/05/immigration-board-game.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Horse Protectors - ASPCA Online Community</title>
    <link href="http://aspcacommunity.ning.com/xn/detail/658300:Comment:1203363" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-30:/commentary/4988704</id>
    <updated>2009-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Discussion Forum - ASPCA Online Community </name>
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The 111th Congress just began last week, and the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503, has already been introduced. With thousands of horses a month being shipped over the border to Mexico and Canada where they are ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aspcacommunity.ning.com/xn/detail/658300:Comment:1203363&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Horse Protectors - ASPCA Online Community</title>
    <link href="http://aspcacommunity.ning.com/xn/detail/658300:Comment:1223926" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-30:/commentary/4937066</id>
    <updated>2009-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Latest Activity on ASPCA Online Community </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The 111th Congress just began last week, and the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503, has already been introduced. With thousands of horses a month being shipped over the border to Mexico and Canada where they are ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aspcacommunity.ning.com/xn/detail/658300:Comment:1223926&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Take the derby Challange &amp; Save a Racehorse from Slaughter</title>
    <link href="http://horseracingshame.blogspot.com/2009/05/take-derby-challange-save-racehorse.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-30:/commentary/4928188</id>
    <updated>2009-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Horse Racing Hall of Shame </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On May 2nd, many of the world's fastest thoroughbreds will compete in the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby. The racetrack success of these equine stars was once supposed to guarantee them a safe and long retirement. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://horseracingshame.blogspot.com/2009/05/take-derby-challange-save-racehorse.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>THE PEACE TREE: Friday Night Action...</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/05/friday-night-action.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-30:/commentary/4889179</id>
    <updated>2009-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(1), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(1), human race(1), human rights(18), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/05/friday-night-action.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/05/barbaro_updates_820.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-30:/commentary/4889178</id>
    <updated>2009-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
EVERYONE - please check the following lists of current cosponsors of HR 503 &amp; S 727 - if your Rep/Sen(s) are on these lists, you can breathe a sigh of relief and go on to our new federal target lists. (in my next post) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/05/barbaro_updates_820.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Horsing Around - ASPCA Online Community</title>
    <link href="http://aspcacommunity.ning.com/xn/detail/658300:Comment:1223928" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-30:/commentary/4889177</id>
    <updated>2009-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Latest Activity on ASPCA Online Community </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please do NOT ask them to support HR 503/S 727.. Ask them to reject these bills and give horse owners the option to choose for themselves rather than the government and HSUS and PETA telling you what is right and wrong for you and you ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aspcacommunity.ning.com/xn/detail/658300:Comment:1223928&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Retire Slaughter of Racehorses - Wayne Pacelle: A Humane Nation</title>
    <link href="http://hsus.typepad.com/wayne/2009/05/racing-slaughter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-30:/commentary/4889176</id>
    <updated>2009-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wayne Pacelle: A Humane Nation </name>
    </author>
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who have introduced H.R. 503 in the House and Sens. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) and John Ensign (R-Nev.) who introduced S. 727&#226;&#8364;&#8221;the industry's collaboration with The HSUS and other humane groups is more important than ever. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hsus.typepad.com/wayne/2009/05/racing-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>THE PEACE TREE: If pigs could fly, perhaps it might then be ...</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/05/if-pigs-could-fly-perhaps-it-might-then.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-30:/commentary/4882030</id>
    <updated>2009-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(1), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(1), human race(1), human rights(18), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/05/if-pigs-could-fly-perhaps-it-might-then.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1018: Restore Our American Mustangs Act - U.S. Congress ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1018/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-29:/commentary/8918440</id>
    <updated>2009-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Top 20 Bills Most Written... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The two main legislative issues H.R. 503 (S727) and H.R. 1018 (S1579), but also H.R. 305 (horse transportation safety act) and the PMU industry problems and breeding industry problems. Our motto is to kill many flies with one swatter . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1018/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/04/barbaro_updates_818.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-28:/commentary/4882029</id>
    <updated>2009-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
EVERYONE - please check the following list of current cosponsors of HR 503 - if your Rep is on this list, you can breathe a sigh of relief and go on to our new federal target lists. (in my next post). If your Rep is NOT on the following ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/04/barbaro_updates_818.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ACTionable RESISTance: TWO FOR TWO</title>
    <link href="http://actionableresistance.blogspot.com/2009/04/two-for-two.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-28:/commentary/4875773</id>
    <updated>2009-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ACTionable RESISTance </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... howard berman (1), HR 503 (1), hr 676 (1), human rights council (1), humans (1), hunger (1), illegal logging (1), immigrants (1), indigenous (1), innocence (1), insurance (4), interior funding (1), international law (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://actionableresistance.blogspot.com/2009/04/two-for-two.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>THE PEACE TREE: LIGHTNING</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/04/lightening.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-28:/commentary/4869087</id>
    <updated>2009-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(1), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(1), human race(1), human rights(18), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/04/lightening.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>THE PEACE TREE: Seven Jewish Children</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/04/seven-jewish-children.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-26:/commentary/4862377</id>
    <updated>2009-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(2), HRC(1), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(1), human race(1), human rights(17), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/04/seven-jewish-children.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Vote in Favor of HR 1018 (ROAM) and the Prevention of Equine ...</title>
    <link href="http://idaho-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/04/vote-in-favor-of-hr-1018-roam-and.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-25:/commentary/5388361</id>
    <updated>2009-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Idaho Blogging &amp;amp; Updates </name>
    </author>
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The PSA informs viewers on how they can contact their federal legislators urging them to vote in Favor of HR 1018 (ROAM) and the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503/S. 727). The haunting profound aesthetic powerful images of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://idaho-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/04/vote-in-favor-of-hr-1018-roam-and.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rick Sanchez: Blog Archive - What We Missed April 20-24 &#194;&#171; - Blogs ...</title>
    <link href="http://ricksanchez.blogs.cnn.com/2009/04/24/what-we-missed-april-20-24/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-23:/commentary/5494057</id>
    <updated>2009-04-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rick Sanchez </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
There are two Bills in congress H.R.503 and S.727 that would put a stop to this madness. There was released from the US Agriculture Dept inspector reports showing injuries to the horses that happened in the trucks with dead animals, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ricksanchez.blogs.cnn.com/2009/04/24/what-we-missed-april-20-24/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/04/barbaro_updates_816.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-23:/commentary/4849510</id>
    <updated>2009-04-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
EVERYONE - please check the following list of current cosponsors of HR 503 - if your Rep is on this list, you can breathe a sigh of relief and go on to our new federal target lists. (in my next post). If your Rep is NOT on the following ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/04/barbaro_updates_816.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unwanted Horse Resources - eXtension</title>
    <link href="http://www.extension.org/pages/Unwanted_Horse_Resources" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-22:/commentary/5494056</id>
    <updated>2009-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gardens, lawns &amp; landscapes FAQs and Articles... </name>
    </author>
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In addition, there are links provided for Myths and Facts, as well as the position of American Association of Equine Practitioners, and the Congressional Budget Office cost estimate for H.R. 503 over the next several years. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.extension.org/pages/Unwanted_Horse_Resources&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/04/barbaro_updates_815.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-22:/commentary/4912140</id>
    <updated>2009-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
EVERYONE - please check the following list of current cosponsors of HR 503 - if your Rep is on this list, you can breathe a sigh of relief and go on to our new federal target lists. (in my next post). If your Rep is NOT on the following ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/04/barbaro_updates_815.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/04/barbaro_updates_814.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-21:/commentary/4928186</id>
    <updated>2009-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
EVERYONE - please check the following list of current cosponsors of HR 503 - if your Rep is on this list, you can breathe a sigh of relief and go on to our new federal target lists. (in my next post). If your Rep is NOT on the following ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/04/barbaro_updates_814.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A horse of a different color</title>
    <link href="http://www.artesianews.freshgreenmedia.com/a-horse-of-a-different-color/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-21:/commentary/4875774</id>
    <updated>2009-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Artesia News </name>
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H.R. 503 and S. 727 eliminated horse slaughter plants in the continental United States. The result is an appalling unveiling of what was foretold by many in the horse, veterinary and production industry. States are now facing the ever ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.artesianews.freshgreenmedia.com/a-horse-of-a-different-color/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/04/barbaro_updates_813.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-20:/commentary/4869086</id>
    <updated>2009-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
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Once again, we're in a holding pattern with 115 House cosponsors for HR 503 and 14 Senate cosponsors for S 727. Have posted the lists of cosponsors in my last post, for everyone's convenience, and will update as and when more cosponsors ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/04/barbaro_updates_813.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Wild Horse meat processsing plants planned for NW</title>
    <link href="http://denbeath.blogspot.com/2009/04/wild-horse-meat-procesising-plants.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-20:/commentary/4849509</id>
    <updated>2009-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Animal Rights ~ Do What Is Necessary ~ </name>
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Wild Horse meat procesising plants planned for NW Mustang Pictures, Images and Photos SIGN PETITION HERE; http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/south-dakota-sioux-to-slaughter-horses American Indians PRAY for Horse-Slaughter PlantsTarget:The ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://denbeath.blogspot.com/2009/04/wild-horse-meat-procesising-plants.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>THE PEACE TREE: take a deep breath- what's that i smell?</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/04/take-deep-breath-whats-that-i-smell.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-20:/commentary/4826003</id>
    <updated>2009-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
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... housing crisis(1), howard zinn(1), HR 503(1), HR 676(1), HRC(1), hubris(2), human decency(2), human loss(1), human race(1), human rights(17), human rights council(1), humanism(1), humanities(1), humanity(12), humankind(6), humans(2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/04/take-deep-breath-whats-that-i-smell.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Take Action: Anti Horse Slaughter bills S11 and HR503... - Care2 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/338686546/1122886" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-20:/commentary/4826002</id>
    <updated>2009-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Care2 News Network - Newly Submitted </name>
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The passage of S 311 and HR 503 will prohibit horse slaughter for human consumption in the US and stop the transport of horses across our borders under cruel and abusive conditions to Mexico to be butchered alive and suffer the worst ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/338686546/1122886&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Urge House to Pass Anti-Horse Slaughter Bill ! TAKE ACTION ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/100041282/1122322" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-20:/commentary/4826001</id>
    <updated>2009-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network </name>
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HR 503 would put an end to this practice by prohibiting the transport of America's horses to foreign countries for slaughter. Ask President Obama today to urge Congress to support HR 503!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/100041282/1122322&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Pennsylvanians Against Horse Slaughter: Beef - Not Horses - Still ...</title>
    <link href="http://humanityforhorses.blogspot.com/2009/04/beef-not-horses-still-whats-for-dinner.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-19:/commentary/4814548</id>
    <updated>2009-04-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pennsylvanians Against Horse Slaughter </name>
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In an attempt to solicit support by any means necessary, they are now feeding Congress outright lies on what the passage of the Federal Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009, HR 503 and S 727, will mean. The legislation could not be ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://humanityforhorses.blogspot.com/2009/04/beef-not-horses-still-whats-for-dinner.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HEAD-LINE Sunday... | THE PEACE TREE</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/04/head-line-sunday.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-18:/commentary/4807412</id>
    <updated>2009-04-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
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... housing crisis, howard zinn, HR 503, HR 676, HRC, hubris, human decency, human loss, human race, human rights, human rights council, humanism, humanities, humanity, humankind, humans, hummer, hunger, Hurricane Katrina, Hutchins ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/04/head-line-sunday.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Animal Rights ~ Do What Is Necessary ~: US fears horse harvest ban ...</title>
    <link href="http://denbeath.blogspot.com/2009/04/us-fears-horse-harvest-ban-step-to.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-18:/commentary/4807411</id>
    <updated>2009-04-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Animal Rights ~ Do What Is Necessary ~ </name>
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Wallis and others agree it is unlikely that any foreign investor will take the risk of investing in a horse harvesting plant anywhere in the US until bills pending in Congress have been defeated: H.R. 503, the 2009 Prevention of Cruelty ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://denbeath.blogspot.com/2009/04/us-fears-horse-harvest-ban-step-to.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Here we go again. &#194;&#171; Dennisranch&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Weblog</title>
    <link href="http://dennisranch.wordpress.com/2009/04/18/here-we-go-again/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-17:/commentary/4814549</id>
    <updated>2009-04-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dennisranch's Weblog </name>
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(H.R. 503 - 2009 Prevention of Cruelty to Equines Act &amp; S. 727 - Prohibit Horses for Human Consumption) This misguided legislation would make it a felony for any person to transport or sell any horse for slaughter. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dennisranch.wordpress.com/2009/04/18/here-we-go-again/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro&amp;#39;s Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/04/barbaro_updates_811.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-16:/commentary/6257784</id>
    <updated>2009-04-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
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EVERYONE - please check the following list of current cosponsors of HR 503 - if your Rep is on this list, you can breathe a sigh of relief and go on to our new federal target lists. If your Rep is NOT on the following list of cosponsors ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/04/barbaro_updates_811.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>U.S. Against Equine Slaughter: Beef, its still whats for dinner</title>
    <link href="http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2009/04/beef-its-still-whats-for-dinner.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-16:/commentary/4795743</id>
    <updated>2009-04-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Against Equine Slaughter </name>
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In an attempt to solicit support by any means necessary, they are now feeding Congress outright lies on what the passage of the Federal Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009, HR 503 and S 727, will mean. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2009/04/beef-its-still-whats-for-dinner.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Beef: It&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s still what&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s for dinner</title>
    <link href="http://www.harnesslink.com/www/Article.cgi?ID=71639" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-15:/commentary/4802596</id>
    <updated>2009-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Latest Harness Racing News </name>
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In an attempt to solicit support by any means necessary, they are now feeding Congress outright lies on what the passage of the Federal Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009, HR 503 and S 727, will mean.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.harnesslink.com/www/Article.cgi?ID=71639&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Rhode Is. House Votes to Support Horse Slaughter Ban</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/1117802" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-14:/commentary/4795745</id>
    <updated>2009-04-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network - Newly Submitted </name>
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The Rhode Island House of Representatives has passed a resolution calling for passage of the Equine Prevention of Cruelty Act, HR 503/SB 727, which would stop the slaughter of American horses for human consumption. HR 6026 recognizes ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/1117802&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Urge House to Pass Anti-Horse Slaughter Bill</title>
    <link href="http://louisiana-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/04/urge-house-to-pass-anti-horse-slaughter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-13:/commentary/5388359</id>
    <updated>2009-04-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Louisiana Blogging &amp;amp; Updates </name>
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HR 503 would put an end to this practice by prohibiting the transport of America's horses to foreign countries for slaughter. Ask President Obama today to urge Congress to support HR 503! Sign the petition and tell a friend. More info . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://louisiana-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/04/urge-house-to-pass-anti-horse-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>URGE HOUSE TO PASS ANTI-HORSE SLAUGHTER BILL</title>
    <link href="http://michigan-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/04/urge-house-to-pass-anti-horse-slaughter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-13:/commentary/4795742</id>
    <updated>2009-04-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Michigan Blogging &amp;amp; Updates </name>
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Ask President Obama to urge Congress to support the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act. http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/campaign.faces?siteId=3&amp;campaign=ASPCAHorsePetition Goal: 50000 &#226;&#8364;&#162; Progress: 34977 4-14-2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://michigan-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/04/urge-house-to-pass-anti-horse-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Homes for Horses Coalition Conference Held in Las Vegas April 9-10</title>
    <link href="http://yubanet.com/life/Homes-for-Horses-Coalition-Conference-Held-in-Las-Vegas-April-9-10.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-13:/commentary/4788209</id>
    <updated>2009-04-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>YubaNet.com </name>
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All of the coalition's members are active supporters of The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 (H.R. 503/S727), which, when passed, will prohibit the slaughter of horses for human consumption in the U.S. and the export of American ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://yubanet.com/life/Homes-for-Horses-Coalition-Conference-Held-in-Las-Vegas-April-9-10.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Washington Blogging &amp; Updates: Urge House to Pass Anti-Horse ...</title>
    <link href="http://washington1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/04/urge-house-to-pass-anti-horse-slaughter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-13:/commentary/4771039</id>
    <updated>2009-04-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Blogging &amp; Updates </name>
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H.R. 503 would put an end to this practice by prohibiting the transport of America's horses to foreign countries for slaughter. Ask President Obama today to urge Congress to support H.R. 503! Sign the petition and tell a friend. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washington1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/04/urge-house-to-pass-anti-horse-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Homes for Horses Coalition Conference Held in Las Vegas April 9 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/homes_for_horses_coalition_held_041309.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-12:/commentary/4780054</id>
    <updated>2009-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The HSUS Press Releases </name>
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All of the coalition's members are active supporters of The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 (H.R. 503/S727), which, when passed, will prohibit the slaughter of horses for human consumption in the U.S. and the export of American ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/homes_for_horses_coalition_held_041309.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Sign Petition: Support The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/338686546/1115540" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-12:/commentary/4780052</id>
    <updated>2009-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network - Brain Food found by... </name>
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Thank you for signing the petition &quot;The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503)... &quot; Raise awareness and increase your impact by inviting your friends to take action. Let's reach our goal of 1000 signatures! 197 signatures ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/338686546/1115540&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Rhode Is. House Votes to Support Horse Slaughter Ban</title>
    <link href="http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/04/rhode-is.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-11:/commentary/5137315</id>
    <updated>2009-04-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arizona Blogging &amp;amp; Updates </name>
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Rhode Is. House Votes to Support Horse Slaughter Ban. Posted Apr 12, 2009 by lauraallen. Horse Slaughter. And more states are proposing bans on horse slaughter. The Rhode Island House of Representatives has passed a resolution calling ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/04/rhode-is.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rhode Is. House Votes to Support Horse Slaughter Ban | Animal Law ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.animallawcoalition.com/horse-slaughter/article/842" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-11:/commentary/4780053</id>
    <updated>2009-04-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Animal Law Coalition - Advocating for animals... </name>
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The Rhode Island House of Representatives has passed a resolution calling for passage of the Equine Prevention of Cruelty Act, H.R. 503/S.B. 727, which would stop the slaughter of American horses for human consumption. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.animallawcoalition.com/horse-slaughter/article/842&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Urge House to Pass Anti-Horse Slaughter Bill - Care2 News Network</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/704006541/1114792" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-11:/commentary/4755648</id>
    <updated>2009-04-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network - Newly Submitted </name>
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HR 503 would put an end to this practice by prohibiting the transport of America's horses to foreign countries for slaughter. Ask President Obama today to urge Congress to support HR 503! Sign the petition and tell a friend.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/704006541/1114792&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>14 Protesters of Drone Use in Afghanistan, Pakistan Arrested at ...</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/04/14-protesters-of-drone-use-in.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-11:/commentary/4750478</id>
    <updated>2009-04-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
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... housing crisis, howard zinn, HR 503, HR 676, HRC, hubris, human decency, human loss, human race, human rights, human rights council, humanism, humanities, humanity, humankind, humans, hummer, hunger, Hurricane Katrina, Hutchins ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/04/14-protesters-of-drone-use-in.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>&gt;&gt;&gt; ACTIONS! &lt;&lt;&lt; Just A Few &quot;actions&quot; ...{eye-roll}</title>
    <link href="http://druidmorrigan.blogspot.com/2009/04/actions-just-few-actions-eye-roll.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-10:/commentary/5027118</id>
    <updated>2009-04-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Druid Morrigan Conway-Mucha </name>
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/|\)0( ----------------- Bulletin Message ----------------- From: Moonwarriors To: Date: Apr 11, 2009 2:44 PM Subject: Russell Co.VA: 4 yo malamute has til Wednesday-ps repost. Moonwarriors From: Friends of St. Francis Rescue ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://druidmorrigan.blogspot.com/2009/04/actions-just-few-actions-eye-roll.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>James Keinert&amp;#39;s American Wild Horse PSA with Sheryl Crow and Viggo ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.madeleinepickens.com/news/james-keinerts-american-wild-horse-psa-with-sheryl-crow-and-viggo-mortensen/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-09:/commentary/6962007</id>
    <updated>2009-04-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Madeleine Pickens Wild Horse Sanctuary </name>
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The PSA informs viewers on how they can contact their federal legislators urging them to vote in Favor of H.R. 1018 (R.O.A.M.) and the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727). The haunting profound aesthetic powerful images ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.madeleinepickens.com/news/james-keinerts-american-wild-horse-psa-with-sheryl-crow-and-viggo-mortensen/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>James Keinert&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s American Wild Horse PSA with Sheryl Crow and Viggo ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.madeleinepickens.com/%20/james-keinerts-american-wild-horse-psa-with-sheryl-crow-and-viggo-mortensen/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-09:/commentary/4744189</id>
    <updated>2009-04-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Madeleine Pickens Wild Horse Sanctuary </name>
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    <content type="html">
The PSA informs viewers on how they can contact their federal legislators urging them to vote in Favor of H.R. 1018 (R.O.A.M.) and the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727). The haunting profound aesthetic powerful images ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.madeleinepickens.com/%20/james-keinerts-american-wild-horse-psa-with-sheryl-crow-and-viggo-mortensen/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Urge legislators to support the Horse Slaughter Prevention A ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/273589583/1111301" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-08:/commentary/4728117</id>
    <updated>2009-04-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network - Newly Submitted </name>
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The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (HR 503/S. 311) can end the export of American horses for slaughter. Take Action to urge your US Representatives to co-sponsor and support the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/273589583/1111301&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Say No to Horse Slaughter</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/causes/animal-welfare/blog/say-no-to-horse-slaughter/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-07:/commentary/4728116</id>
    <updated>2009-04-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Causes blog posts by alicia graef </name>
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Ask federal representatives to cosponsor HR 503.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/causes/animal-welfare/blog/say-no-to-horse-slaughter/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Michigan Blogging &amp; Updates: MEET WITH YOUR FEDERAL LEGISLATORS</title>
    <link href="http://michigan-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/04/meet-with-your-federal-legislators.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-06:/commentary/4720097</id>
    <updated>2009-04-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Michigan Blogging &amp; Updates </name>
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This two-week window is the best opportunity for you to meet with your federal legislators and ask them to co-sponsor the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727) to finally end the cruelty and suffering endured by horses sent ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://michigan-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/04/meet-with-your-federal-legislators.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>difference is only skin deep | THE PEACE TREE</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/04/difference-is-only-skin-deep.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-06:/commentary/4712430</id>
    <updated>2009-04-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
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... housing crisis, howard zinn, HR 503, HR 676, HRC, hubris, human decency, human loss, human race, human rights, human rights council, humanism, humanities, humanity, humankind, humans, hummer, hunger, Hurricane Katrina, Hutchins ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/04/difference-is-only-skin-deep.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Mad Cows and Martyred Horses: FDA Says &amp;#39;HORSES NOT FOOD.&amp;quot;</title>
    <link href="http://madcowhorses.blogspot.com/2009/04/fda-says-horses-not-food.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-05:/commentary/7871448</id>
    <updated>2009-04-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mad Cows and Martyred Horses </name>
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Equine Slaughter =Animal cruelty &amp;gt; Humane Euthanasia = The last act of kindness &amp;gt; Cruelty or kindness which do you support? &amp;gt; Pass H R 503 &amp;gt;. Posted by Mz.Many Names at 11:51 AM ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://madcowhorses.blogspot.com/2009/04/fda-says-horses-not-food.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/04/barbaro_updates_802.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-05:/commentary/4712429</id>
    <updated>2009-04-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
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EVERYONE - please check the following list of current House cosponsors of HR 503 - if your Rep is on this list, you can breathe a sigh of relief and go on to our new federal target lists. If your Rep is NOT on the following list of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/04/barbaro_updates_802.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Is Horse Slaughter Illegal in the US?</title>
    <link href="http://janielago.blogspot.com/2009/04/is-horse-slaughter-illegal-in-us.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-04:/commentary/4795744</id>
    <updated>2009-04-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Slaughter Laws </name>
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The short answer is no. There is no federal blanket law that prohibits the slaughter and sell of horse meat for human consumption in the United States. However, there are some state laws that have been individually enacted which have ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://janielago.blogspot.com/2009/04/is-horse-slaughter-illegal-in-us.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ACTionable RESISTance: THANK CONGRESS FOR PRESERVING WILDLANDS</title>
    <link href="http://actionableresistance.blogspot.com/2009/04/thank-congress-for-preserving-wildlands.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-04:/commentary/4702850</id>
    <updated>2009-04-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ACTionable RESISTance </name>
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... housing crisis (1), howard berman (1), HR 503 (1), human rights council (1), humans (1), hunger (1), illegal logging (1), immigrants (1), indigenous (1), innocence (1), insurance (3), interior funding (1), international law (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://actionableresistance.blogspot.com/2009/04/thank-congress-for-preserving-wildlands.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Help Stop Horse Slaughtering- Please sign new PETITION - Care2 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/1107310" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-03:/commentary/4695004</id>
    <updated>2009-04-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network - Brain Food found by Blue B. </name>
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HR 503 is the bill that's currently sitting on the floor of the US House of Representatives. Its predecessor, HR 6598, was not passed by the last Congress. HR 503 will finally make it ilegal to transport all equines (horses, burros, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/1107310&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>AAHS Blogging / Updates: The Senate Introduces S727 - The ...</title>
    <link href="http://aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/04/senate-introduces-s727-prevention-of.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-03:/commentary/4695003</id>
    <updated>2009-04-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AAHS Blogging / Updates </name>
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Dan Burton, R-Ind., introduced the House version of the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503. Past congressional actions on horse slaughter have demonstrated a strong, bipartisan desire to prohibit the killing of horses for human ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/04/senate-introduces-s727-prevention-of.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Attempt to Overturn Illinois Horse Slaughter Ban Stalled in House</title>
    <link href="http://animalwelfareinstitute.blogspot.com/2009/04/attempt-to-overturn-illinois-horse.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-02:/commentary/4702852</id>
    <updated>2009-04-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News from the Animal Welfare Institute </name>
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Washington, DC (April 3, 2009) - The Animal Welfare Institute commends the Illinois General Assembly's House of Representatives for reaffirming their commitment to equine welfare by opposing an attempt to overturn the state's 2007 ban ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://animalwelfareinstitute.blogspot.com/2009/04/attempt-to-overturn-illinois-horse.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Fate of America&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Wild Horses</title>
    <link href="http://wuffingtonwag.com/articles/guest-wags/the-fate-of-americas-wild-horses/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-02:/commentary/4702851</id>
    <updated>2009-04-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Wuffington Wag </name>
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by Jill Anderson, http://returntofreedom.org. Did you know that our wild horses are actually a re-introduced native wildlife species? Traditionally, horses were thought of as an exotic species that arrived on this continent for the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wuffingtonwag.com/articles/guest-wags/the-fate-of-americas-wild-horses/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Help Stop Horse Slaughtering - The Petition Site</title>
    <link href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/5/help-stop-horse-slaughtering" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-02:/commentary/4677429</id>
    <updated>2009-04-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Animal Welfare petitions - Care2: ThePetitionSi... </name>
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H.R. 503 will finally make it ilegal to transport all equines (horses, burros, donkeys) across US borders for the purpose of slaughter. Every day that this bill is not signed, each day it is not law--horses are dying a painful, cruel, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/5/help-stop-horse-slaughtering&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>North Carolina Blogging and Updates: Co-sponsors: House-113 + ...</title>
    <link href="http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2009/04/co-sponsors-house-113-senate-14.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-01:/commentary/4677431</id>
    <updated>2009-04-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>North Carolina Blogging and Updates </name>
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September 2006 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; U.S. House of Representatives passes H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. The 109th Congress adjourns before the Senate can consider the bill. House vote: 263-146. March 2007 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; The United States Court ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2009/04/co-sponsors-house-113-senate-14.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Stop the Horse Slaughter!!!- Please sign new PETITION - Care2 News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/1105586" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-01:/commentary/4677430</id>
    <updated>2009-04-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network - Newly Submitted </name>
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HR 503 is the bill that's currently sitting on the floor of the US House of Representatives. Its predecessor, HR 6598, was not passed by the last Congress. HR 503 will finally make it ilegal to transport all equines (horses, burros, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/1105586&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Flood Leave Deregulate Equality... | THE PEACE TREE</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/04/flood-leave-deregulate-equality.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-01:/commentary/4669176</id>
    <updated>2009-04-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
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... housing crisis, howard zinn, HR 503, HR 676, HRC, hubris, human decency, human loss, human race, human rights, human rights council, humanism, humanities, humanity, humankind, humans, hummer, hunger, Hurricane Katrina, Hutchins ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/04/flood-leave-deregulate-equality.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Wyoming blogging &amp;amp; Updates: Walk Across America for Horses</title>
    <link href="http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/04/walk-across-america-for-horses.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-31:/commentary/6946105</id>
    <updated>2009-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wyoming blogging &amp; Updates </name>
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Simply call and say &amp;quot; My name is ______and I am calling to ask Representative/Senator ______ to cosponsor and vote YES for The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503). They may ask your name and address and then they will say thank ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/04/walk-across-america-for-horses.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Current Bills in State and Federal Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://zumasrescueranch.wordpress.com/2009/04/01/current-bills-in-state-and-federal-legislation/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-31:/commentary/4788210</id>
    <updated>2009-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Zuma&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
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Federal Legislation. HR 503 - Introduced into the House of Representatives on 1/14/09 by Rep Conyers, John, Jr. - To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zumasrescueranch.wordpress.com/2009/04/01/current-bills-in-state-and-federal-legislation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Urge House to Pass Anti-Horse Slaughter Bill</title>
    <link href="http://mypetrescueblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/urge-house-to-pass-anti-horse-slaughter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-31:/commentary/4702853</id>
    <updated>2009-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>My Pet Rescue Blog </name>
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Ask President Obama to urge Congress to support the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act. Petition sponsored by ASPCA. Horses have been our trusted companions and are a historically significant part of American culture. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mypetrescueblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/urge-house-to-pass-anti-horse-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 Introduced in Senate</title>
    <link href="http://www.dressagedaily.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=3888:09achupdate&amp;amp;catid=217:april-2009" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-31:/commentary/4677432</id>
    <updated>2009-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Welcome to the New Dressage Daily </name>
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This bill is identical to a bill by the same name (H.R. 503) introduced by Representative John Conyers (D-MI) in the House of Representatives on January 14. The bill would criminalize the possession, transport, sale, delivery, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dressagedaily.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=3888:09achupdate&amp;amp;catid=217:april-2009&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Tuesday evening's as good a time as any to take action... | THE ...</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/03/tuesday-evenings-as-good-time-as-any-to.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-30:/commentary/4661600</id>
    <updated>2009-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
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... housing crisis, howard zinn, HR 503, HR 676, HRC, hubris, human decency, human loss, human race, human rights, human rights council, humanism, humanities, humanity, humankind, humans, hummer, hunger, Hurricane Katrina, Hutchins ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/03/tuesday-evenings-as-good-time-as-any-to.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>United States Trotting Association</title>
    <link href="http://www.ustrotting.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=31058&amp;amp;z=1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-30:/commentary/4661599</id>
    <updated>2009-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://www.ustrotting.com/ </name>
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This bill is identical to a bill by the same name (H.R. 503) introduced by Representative John Conyers (D-MI) in the House of Representatives on January 14. The bill would criminalize the possession, transport, sale, delivery, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ustrotting.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=31058&amp;amp;z=1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Urge House to Pass Anti-Horse Slaughter Bill - Care2 News Network</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/100661215/1103228" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-30:/commentary/4661598</id>
    <updated>2009-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network - Newly Submitted </name>
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Horses have been our trusted companions and are a historically significant part of American culture. They deserve a more dignified end to their lives than to be inhumanely slaughtered and served for dinner. H.R. 503 would put an end to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/100661215/1103228&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Studies have shown&#226;&#8364;&#166;</title>
    <link href="http://academicblog.org/pbcc/kayj112607/2009/03/30/studies-have-shown/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-29:/commentary/4750479</id>
    <updated>2009-03-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Horses </name>
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Studies have shown that MORE than 100000 horses ie each year because of horse slaughtering. I found on a website a letter to president Obama asking him to urge congress to support Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://academicblog.org/pbcc/kayj112607/2009/03/30/studies-have-shown/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Horse Transportation Bill Into'd in Senate</title>
    <link href="http://advocatesforag.blogspot.com/2009/03/horse-transportation-bill-intod-in.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-26:/commentary/4645807</id>
    <updated>2009-03-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Advocates for Agriculture </name>
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Senate Bill Tackles Horse Slaughter Issue by: Pat Raia March 27 2009, Article # 13849 Two US Senators have introduced legislation to prohibit the transport of horses for slaughter in Mexico and Canada. Senators Mary Landrieu (D-La. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://advocatesforag.blogspot.com/2009/03/horse-transportation-bill-intod-in.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill to Ban Horse Slaughter Introduced in U.S. Senate</title>
    <link href="http://yubanet.com/enviro/Bill-to-Ban-Horse-Slaughter-Introduced-in-U-S-Senate.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-26:/commentary/4638363</id>
    <updated>2009-03-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>YubaNet.com </name>
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An identical version, HR 503, was introduced earlier this year in the House of Representatives by House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) and Representative Dan Burton (R-IN). There are currently 112 bipartisan cosponsors of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://yubanet.com/enviro/Bill-to-Ban-Horse-Slaughter-Introduced-in-U-S-Senate.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Give America a choice - Stand up with Dr. Dean | THE PEACE TREE</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/03/give-america-choice-stand-up-with-dr.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-26:/commentary/4625986</id>
    <updated>2009-03-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
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... housing crisis, howard zinn, HR 503, HR 676, HRC, hubris, human decency, human loss, human race, human rights, human rights council, humanism, humanities, humanity, humankind, humans, hummer, hunger, Hurricane Katrina, Hutchins ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/03/give-america-choice-stand-up-with-dr.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Wyoming blogging &amp; Updates</title>
    <link href="http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/03/blog-post.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-26:/commentary/4625985</id>
    <updated>2009-03-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wyoming blogging &amp; Updates </name>
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Simply call and say &quot; My name is ______and I am calling to ask Representative/Senator ______ to cosponsor and vote YES for The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503). They may ask your name and address and then they will say thank ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/03/blog-post.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The HSUS Applauds Introduction of The Prevention of Equine Cruelty ...</title>
    <link href="http://humanesociety.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/equine_cruelty_prevention_act_introduced_032609.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-25:/commentary/6028759</id>
    <updated>2009-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The HSUS Press Releases </name>
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Dan Burton, R-Ind., introduced the House version of the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503. Past congressional actions on horse slaughter have demonstrated a strong, bipartisan desire to prohibit the killing of horses for human ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://humanesociety.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/equine_cruelty_prevention_act_introduced_032609.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>LEGISLATION: Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503) // Current</title>
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    <updated>2009-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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FACT: EVERY 5 MINUTES, An American horse is slaughtered for human consumption. * The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503) will end the slaughter of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://current.com/items/89920561_legislation-prevention-of-equine-cruelty-act-h-r-503.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>LEGISLATION: Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503)</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-25:/commentary/4750477</id>
    <updated>2009-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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FACT: EVERY 5 MINUTES, An American horse is slaughtered for human consumption. * The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503) will end the slaughter of horses for human consumption and the domestic and international transport of live ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://current.com/items/89920561/legislation_prevention_of_equine_cruelty_act_h_r_503.htm?xid=RSSfeed&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill to Ban Horse Slaughter Introduced in US Senate</title>
    <link href="http://animalwelfareinstitute.blogspot.com/2009/03/bill-to-ban-horse-slaughter-introduced.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-25:/commentary/4638364</id>
    <updated>2009-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>News from the Animal Welfare Institute </name>
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Washington, DC (March 26, 2009) &#226;&#8364;&#8220; A bill to ban horse slaughter was introduced in the United States Senate today. Sponsored by Senators Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and John Ensign (R-NV), S. 727, the Landrieu-Ensign &quot;Prevention of Equine ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://animalwelfareinstitute.blogspot.com/2009/03/bill-to-ban-horse-slaughter-introduced.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Crony Capitalism at its best! | THE PEACE TREE</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-25:/commentary/4618727</id>
    <updated>2009-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... housing crisis, howard zinn, HR 503, HR 676, HRC, hubris, human decency, human loss, human race, human rights, human rights council, humanism, humanities, humanity, humankind, humans, hummer, hunger, Hurricane Katrina, Hutchins ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/03/crony-capitalism-at-its-best.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Hooflinks: AHDF Press Release</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-25:/commentary/4618725</id>
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Dan Burton, R-Ind., introduced the House version of the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503. In the past, congressional actions on horse slaughter have shown strong, bipartisan support. In the 109th Congress, legislation to stop ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hooflinks.blogspot.com/2009/03/ahdf-press-release.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill to ban horse slaughter goes to Senate | Horsetalk ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-25:/commentary/4618724</id>
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An identical version, HR 503, was introduced earlier this year in the House of Representatives by House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) and Representative Dan Burton (R-IN). There are currently 112 bipartisan cosponsors of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2009/03/154.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The HSUS Applauds Introduction of The Prevention of Equine Cruelty ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/equine_cruelty_prevention_act_introduced_032609.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-25:/commentary/4618723</id>
    <updated>2009-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The HSUS Press Releases </name>
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Dan Burton, R-Ind., introduced the House version of the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503. Past congressional actions on horse slaughter have demonstrated a strong, bipartisan desire to prohibit the killing of horses for human ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/equine_cruelty_prevention_act_introduced_032609.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Ryan's WEBlogs: H.R. 503: Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009</title>
    <link href="http://ryan-moe.blogspot.com/2009/03/hr-503-prevention-of-equine-cruelty-act.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-25:/commentary/4610902</id>
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As a horse owner and supporter of animal agriculture in the United States, I am strongly opposed to HR 503. This bill does nothing to alleviate the suffering of 100000 unwanted horses each year, and further depresses the struggling ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ryan-moe.blogspot.com/2009/03/hr-503-prevention-of-equine-cruelty-act.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>VIDEO: &quot;It's Too Late To Apologize&quot; PLZ REACH DEEP IN YOUR H ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/363754298/1097526" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-25:/commentary/4610899</id>
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IN COMMENTS-Please ask your Representatives in Congress to support HR 503, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act and HR 305, The Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2009. Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121. Thank you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/363754298/1097526&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - S. 727, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-24:/commentary/7790376</id>
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Millions of us are waiting for the passage of HR 503 and S 727 Our American horses deserve our love and support...our nation was first explored and developed on the backs of horses..that pulled wagons...and carts and fire trucks to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_727.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.727: Preventionof Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 -... OpenCongress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-24:/commentary/5494053</id>
    <updated>2009-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Open Congress : Senate Judiciary - Major... </name>
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That tool is the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727). Both the Animal Welfare Institute and The Humane Society of the United States have banded together to sponsor Horses on the Hill. Next Tuesday, horse enthusiasts from ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s727/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE | ACTionable RESISTance</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-24:/commentary/4610901</id>
    <updated>2009-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... horses (1); house (5); housing crisis (1); HR 503 (1); human rights council (1); humans (1); hunger (1); illegal logging (1); immigrants (1); innocence (1); insurance (1); interior funding (1); international law (1); internet (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://actionableresistance.blogspot.com/2009/03/credit-where-credit-is-due.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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(ILHR 160) A resolution calling for the defeat of the pending federal anti-slaughter bill, HR 503. Kansas (HCR 5004) A resolution urging Congress to oppose federal legislation that interferes with a state&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s ability to direct the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://americanherds.blogspot.com/2009/03/mustang-meat-patties.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Water - Ma'a - River - Rival | THE PEACE TREE</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-24:/commentary/4601541</id>
    <updated>2009-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
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... housing crisis, howard zinn, HR 503, HR 676, HRC, hubris, human decency, human loss, human race, human rights, human rights council, humanism, humanities, humanity, humankind, humans, hummer, hunger, Hurricane Katrina, Hutchins ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/03/water-maa-river-rival.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>TALK-ISSUE-DEMONSTRATE-CURB | ACTionable RESISTance</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-23:/commentary/4601540</id>
    <updated>2009-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... horses (1); house (5); housing crisis (1); HR 503 (1); human rights council (1); humans (1); hunger (1); illegal logging (1); immigrants (1); innocence (1); insurance (1); interior funding (1); international law (1); internet (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://actionableresistance.blogspot.com/2009/03/talk-issue-demonstrate-curb.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Pennsylvanians Against Horse Slaughter: 85% of Montana&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://humanityforhorses.blogspot.com/2009/03/85-of-montanas-constituents-are-opposed.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-22:/commentary/4590688</id>
    <updated>2009-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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If the Governor signs the bill or it becomes a law without his signature, Congress could pass HR 503, which would ban this type of operation in the United States. In closing, I would like to share some data. I log each of my contacts. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://humanityforhorses.blogspot.com/2009/03/85-of-montanas-constituents-are-opposed.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>I Will Act: Support the historic Bill to stop the hunt!</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-22:/commentary/4590686</id>
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Please Support The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society -------------------------------------------------------------- HR 503 (111th): Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (PECA) Please contact your U.S. Representative requesting they ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2009/03/support-historic-bill-to-stop-hunt.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Westerner: What should to be done with excess horses?</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-22:/commentary/4590685</id>
    <updated>2009-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Westerner </name>
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Attention all true horse lovers while we are fighting to end horse slaughter by the passage of H R 503, cattle producers want the following bills passed so they can continue to pollute our air with greenhouse gas from their cattle and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thewesterner.blogspot.com/2009/03/what-should-to-be-done-with-excess.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Epi-Log on Epicurious.com: Hog-Tied: The Revolt Against the ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-21:/commentary/4618726</id>
    <updated>2009-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Mentioning logic, check out HR 503, a bill criminalizing transporting horses for consumption. &quot;Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or prison term of up to three years for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feeds.epicurious.com/~r/latestfeatures/~3/o6nu96xHjZw/hog-tied-the-re.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Wyoming blogging &amp; Updates: DRUGS IN HORSEMEAT</title>
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Simply call and say &quot; My name is ______and I am calling to ask Representative/Senator ______ to cosponsor and vote YES for The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503). They may ask your name and address and then they will say thank ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/03/drugs-in-horsemeat.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Epi-Log on Epicurious.com: Hog-Tied: The Revolt Against the ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Epicurious.com: Latest Features </name>
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Mentioning logic, check out HR 503, a bill criminalizing transporting horses for consumption. &quot;Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or prison term of up to three years for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/blogs/editor/2009/03/hog-tied-the-re.html?mbid=rss_epilf&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>A ONE TWO PUNCH | ACTionable RESISTance</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-21:/commentary/4580749</id>
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This entry was postedon Mar 22, 2009 at Sunday, March 22, 2009and is filed under equine cruelty act,horses,house,HR 503,management,omnibus public land,wilderness society. You can follow any responses to this entry through the comments ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://actionableresistance.blogspot.com/2009/03/one-two-punch.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Helping Animals Worldwide: ACTION ALERT: Horse Slaughter - Montana ...</title>
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Regarding H.R. 503 - Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 - this is from the Animal Welfare Institute in Washington, DC.&quot; &#226;&#8364;&#339;With more than 100000 American horses brutally slaughtered last year there is an urgent need ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://helpinganimalsworldwide.blogspot.com/2009/03/action-alert-horse-slaughter-montana.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>STOP HORSE SLAUGHTER BLITZ AT STATE/FEDERAL LEVELS</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-20:/commentary/4590687</id>
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KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER AID NETWORK This is an occasional Kinship Circle Primary alert we share with KC Disaster Aid. Dual subscribers will get alert twice. Kindly delete the duplicate. 3/20/09: Stop Horse Slaughter Blitz At ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kcdisasteraid.wordpress.com/2009/03/22/stop-horse-slaughter-blitz-at-statefederal-levels/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>STOP HORSE SLAUGHTER BLITZ &#194;&#171; Kinship Circle&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Blog</title>
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Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 (H.R. 503). You may use letter as written to send to your Representative and Senators in Congress, in Washington D.C.. 2. There are also many STATE BILLS to facilitate horse slaughter. Take a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kinshipcircle.wordpress.com/2009/03/22/stop-horse-slaughter-blitz/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>horselistening: repost: Bills popping up on horse slaughter ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-19:/commentary/4802595</id>
    <updated>2009-03-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 503, the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee on Jan. 14 (see JAVMA, March 1, 2009, page 585). The bill proposes to criminalize the purchase, sale, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://community.livejournal.com/horselistening/34076.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>sacredhorse: repost: Bills popping up on horse slaughter, unwanted ...</title>
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HR 503, the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee on Jan. 14 (see JAVMA, March 1, 2009, page 585). The bill proposes to criminalize the purchase, sale, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://community.livejournal.com/sacredhorse/7688.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Wyoming blogging &amp; Updates: WYOMING WANTS SLAUGHTER</title>
    <link href="http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/03/wyoming-wants-slaughter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-19:/commentary/4560081</id>
    <updated>2009-03-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wyoming blogging &amp; Updates </name>
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Simply call and say &quot; My name is ______and I am calling to ask Representative/Senator ______ to cosponsor and vote YES for The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503). They may ask your name and address and then they will say thank ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/03/wyoming-wants-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Don&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t Allow Horses to be Shipped Abroad for Slaughter &#194;&#171; Chrisy58&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://chrisy58.wordpress.com/2009/03/19/dont-allow-horses-to-be-shipped-abroad-for-slaughter/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-18:/commentary/4549853</id>
    <updated>2009-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chrisy58's Weblog </name>
    </author>
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... of Equine Cruelty Act will end this practice by prohibiting the transport of America&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s horses to foreign countries for slaughter. Please contact your representative now and urge him or her to cosponsor and support H.R. 503! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chrisy58.wordpress.com/2009/03/19/dont-allow-horses-to-be-shipped-abroad-for-slaughter/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The horse slaughter debate: separating facts from rhetoric ...</title>
    <link href="http://horsetalk.co.nz/features/horseslaughter-165.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-17:/commentary/7539314</id>
    <updated>2009-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Horsetalk.co.nz Headlines </name>
    </author>
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In Utah, the legislature has already passed a non-binding resolution opposing the federal law (that being HR 503). Arizona, Kansas, Minnesota and Wyoming are considering similar resolutions. The pro-slaughter side has stepped up their ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://horsetalk.co.nz/features/horseslaughter-165.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Teknosis: Do Not Slaughter Our Horses!</title>
    <link href="http://tekgnosis.typepad.com/tekgnosis/2009/03/do-not-slaughter-our-horses.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-17:/commentary/4538871</id>
    <updated>2009-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Teknosis </name>
    </author>
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Please contact your representative now and urge him or her to cosponsor and support H.R. 503! &#194;&#187; Take action link: http://www.care2.com/go/z/e/AFldm/zjyn/P6uV. Thanks for taking action! Samer ThePetitionSite ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tekgnosis.typepad.com/tekgnosis/2009/03/do-not-slaughter-our-horses.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>OpEdNews &#194;&#187; Prices soaring for unwanted horses</title>
    <link href="http://www.opednews.com/articles/Prices-soaring-for-unwante-by-John-Holland-090317-797.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-17:/commentary/4538869</id>
    <updated>2009-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OpEdNews - OpEdNews.Com Progressive, Tough... </name>
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Take action -- click here to contact your local newspaper or congress people: Support H.R.503 to end horse slaughter &#183; Click here to see the most recent messages sent to congressional reps and local newspapers ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opednews.com/articles/Prices-soaring-for-unwante-by-John-Holland-090317-797.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>bonheur du jour: Don't Allow Horses to be Shipped Abroad for ...</title>
    <link href="http://slightlydangerous.blogspot.com/2009/03/dont-allow-horses-to-be-shipped-abroad.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-17:/commentary/4538868</id>
    <updated>2009-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>bonheur du jour </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... of Equine Cruelty Act will end this practice by prohibiting the transport of America's horses to foreign countries for slaughter. Please contact your representative now and urge him or her to cosponsor and support H.R. 503! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://slightlydangerous.blogspot.com/2009/03/dont-allow-horses-to-be-shipped-abroad.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The horse slaughter debate: separating facts from rhetoric ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/features/horseslaughter-165.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-17:/commentary/4538866</id>
    <updated>2009-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Horsetalk.co.nz Headlines </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In Utah, the legislature has already passed a non-binding resolution opposing the federal law (that being HR 503). Arizona, Kansas, Minnesota and Wyoming are considering similar resolutions. The pro-slaughter side has stepped up their ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/features/horseslaughter-165.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Second Chance Ranch: Animal Welfare Institute Establishes ...</title>
    <link href="http://second-chance-ranch.blogspot.com/2009/03/animal-welfare-institute-establishes.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-16:/commentary/4529213</id>
    <updated>2009-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Second Chance Ranch </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Congress is currently considering the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503), which will protect American horses from this brutal trade. Labels: abuse, legislation, policy reform, slaughter ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://second-chance-ranch.blogspot.com/2009/03/animal-welfare-institute-establishes.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&quot;Be A Hero&quot; BLOG... Discover Your Inner Superhero!: EMAIL CONGRESS ...</title>
    <link href="http://popsuperhero.blogspot.com/2009/03/email-congress-here-to-keep-horses-from.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-15:/commentary/4549856</id>
    <updated>2009-03-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>&quot;Be A Hero&quot; BLOG... Discover Your Inner Superhero! </name>
    </author>
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... the transport of America's horses to foreign countries for slaughter. Please contact your representative now and urge him or her to cosponsor and support H.R. 503! &#194;&#187; Take action link: http://www.care2.com/go/z/e/AFlAC/zjXY/K3c0 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://popsuperhero.blogspot.com/2009/03/email-congress-here-to-keep-horses-from.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>easyVegan.info &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; easyVegan Link Sanctuary, 2009-03-16</title>
    <link href="http://www.easyvegan.info/2009/03/16/easyvegan-link-sanctuary-2009-03-16/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-15:/commentary/4538867</id>
    <updated>2009-03-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>easyVegan.info </name>
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The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 (H.R. 503) will prevent the slaughter of American horses for human consumption &#226;&#8364;&#8221; here and in other countries. It is critical that you weigh in with your federal legislators to let them know ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.easyvegan.info/2009/03/16/easyvegan-link-sanctuary-2009-03-16/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Pro-Slaughter Resolutions Piling Up in State Legislatures | Animal ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.animallawcoalition.com/horse-slaughter/article/707" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-15:/commentary/4519471</id>
    <updated>2009-03-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Animal Law Coalition - Advocating for animals... </name>
    </author>
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There are now several bills and resolutions pending in state legislatures that call for the defeat of the federal anti-horse slaughter bill, H.R. 503, and some propose to support horse slaughter operations in their states by first ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.animallawcoalition.com/horse-slaughter/article/707&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Save Horses' Lives: Support H.R. 503 ! TAKE ACTION ! - Care2 News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/100041282/1085121" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-15:/commentary/4519470</id>
    <updated>2009-03-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network - Newly Submitted </name>
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&quot;Horse slaughter.&quot; Ugh. Just the phrase alone turns your stomach, doesn't it? Well, it's time to turn that nausea into action by supporting HR 503, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009, which is currently making its way through ..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/100041282/1085121&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pennsylvanians Against Horse Slaughter: Equine Vet Speaks Out ...</title>
    <link href="http://humanityforhorses.blogspot.com/2009/03/equine-vet-speaks-out-against-horse.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-14:/commentary/4538870</id>
    <updated>2009-03-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pennsylvanians Against Horse Slaughter </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Currently there is a bill going through Congress, H.R. 503, known as the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, which would make it illegal to slaughter American horses for human consumption overseas, as well as ban the export of horses for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://humanityforhorses.blogspot.com/2009/03/equine-vet-speaks-out-against-horse.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Homes for Horses Coalition to Meet in Las Vegas April 9-10</title>
    <link href="http://yubanet.com/life/Homes-for-Horses-Coalition-to-Meet-in-Las-Vegas-April-9-10.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-13:/commentary/4509504</id>
    <updated>2009-03-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>YubaNet.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All of the coalition's members are active supporters of The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 (H.R. 503), which, when passed, will prohibit the slaughter of horses for human consumption in the U.S. and the export of American ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://yubanet.com/life/Homes-for-Horses-Coalition-to-Meet-in-Las-Vegas-April-9-10.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>U.S. Against Equine Slaughter: Equine Vet Speaks Out Against Horse ...</title>
    <link href="http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2009/03/equine-vet-speaks-out-against-horse.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-13:/commentary/4502049</id>
    <updated>2009-03-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Against Equine Slaughter </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Currently there is a bill going through Congress, H.R. 503, known as the. Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act new_bill.html&gt; , which would make it illegal to slaughter American horses for human consumption overseas, as well as ban the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2009/03/equine-vet-speaks-out-against-horse.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hooflinks: State level Horse Slaughter Bills</title>
    <link href="http://hooflinks.blogspot.com/2009/03/state-level-horse-slaughter-bills.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-12:/commentary/7631829</id>
    <updated>2009-03-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hooflinks </name>
    </author>
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Kansas, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming have all passed resolutions that instruct their Congressional and Senate delegations to vote against HR 503. Idaho, Arizona, Minnesota, North Dakota, Arkansas and Missouri all have pending ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hooflinks.blogspot.com/2009/03/state-level-horse-slaughter-bills.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro&amp;#39;s Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/03/barbaro_updates_791.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-12:/commentary/5901518</id>
    <updated>2009-03-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
    </author>
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If your Rep is NOT on the following list of cosponsors, pls contact him/her seeking cosponsorship of HR 503 - and then move on to the target list. [will post edited target list with contact info, in my next post] ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/03/barbaro_updates_791.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>La Vida Locavore:: Food &amp; Water Watch' s Statement on H.R. 875 and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lavidalocavore.org/diary/1165/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-12:/commentary/5494052</id>
    <updated>2009-03-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>La Vida Locavore - Front Page </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Now look at HR 503, the Equine Cruelty Prevention Act - cosponsored by DeLauro, Bordallo, Nadler (and many others): Sec. 50. Slaughter of horses for human consumption. `(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), whoever knowingly-- ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lavidalocavore.org/diary/1165/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/03/barbaro_updates_791.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-12:/commentary/4590689</id>
    <updated>2009-03-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If your Rep is NOT on the following list of cosponsors, pls contact him/her seeking cosponsorship of HR 503 - and then move on to the target list. [will post edited target list with contact info, in my next post] ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/03/barbaro_updates_791.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Westerner: Update on State Slaughter Resolutions; Idaho Joins ...</title>
    <link href="http://thewesterner.blogspot.com/2009/03/update-on-state-slaughter-resolutions.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-12:/commentary/4509505</id>
    <updated>2009-03-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Westerner </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Thomas F. Loertscher, HJM 005 instructs Idaho's congressional delegation to vote against the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503). The federal measure would impose a nationwide ban on the transport of horses for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thewesterner.blogspot.com/2009/03/update-on-state-slaughter-resolutions.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Homes for Horses Coalition to Meet in Las Vegas April 9-10 | The ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/homes_for_horses_coalition_meeting_031309.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-12:/commentary/4502051</id>
    <updated>2009-03-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The HSUS Press Releases </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
All of the coalition's members are active supporters of The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 (H.R. 503), which, when passed, will prohibit the slaughter of horses for human consumption in the U.S. and the export of American ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/homes_for_horses_coalition_meeting_031309.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The PETA Files: Save Horses' Lives: Support H.R. 503</title>
    <link href="http://blog.peta.org/archives/2009/03/save_horses_liv.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-12:/commentary/4482327</id>
    <updated>2009-03-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The PETA Files </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
That's where H.R. 503 comes in. If it becomes law, this legislation would prohibit the slaughter and/or export of horses for human consumption. It's a huge step in the right direction and could greatly reduce the number&#226;&#8364;&#8221;and therefore ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.peta.org/archives/2009/03/save_horses_liv.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>La Vida Locavore:: Food &amp; Water Watch' s Statement on H.R. 875 and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lavidalocavore.org/showDiary.do?diaryId=1165" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-11:/commentary/4509503</id>
    <updated>2009-03-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>La Vida Locavore - Front Page </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Now look at HR 503, the Equine Cruelty Prevention Act - cosponsored by DeLauro, Bordallo, Nadler (and many others): Sec. 50. Slaughter of horses for human consumption. `(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), whoever knowingly-- ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lavidalocavore.org/showDiary.do?diaryId=1165&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>PETITION: &quot;Stop the Export of Horses for Slaughter!&quot; (ONLY ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/363754298/1078847" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-11:/commentary/4482328</id>
    <updated>2009-03-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network - Brain Food found by Nadia D. </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
PLZ SIGN-FORWARD-CROSSPOST THIS VERY IMPORTANT PETITION! It reflects the worst in human nature. Most are butchered while still alive! This must stop! Please make certain that HR 503 passes in this year's Congress.(HORSES DON'T DESERVE ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/363754298/1078847&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>To Serve Horses (or How Congress should Protect our Horses by ...</title>
    <link href="http://pootytang.tumblr.com/post/85515247" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4549855</id>
    <updated>2009-03-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sa Da Te </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I was following links this morning and I ended up in a very strange place&#226;&#8364;&#166; very strange indeed&#226;&#8364;&#166;. The National Cattlemen&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Beef Association has a political action site, and its most recent alert is as follows: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pootytang.tumblr.com/post/85515247&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New York Legislator Wants State to Say No to Horse Slaughter ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.animallawcoalition.com/horse-slaughter/article/705" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4471273</id>
    <updated>2009-03-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Animal Law Coalition - Advocating for animals... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Horse slaughter for human consumption cannot be legally done in the U.S. A federal bill, H.R. 503, pending in Congress, would stop the export of American horses to other countries, usually Mexico or Canada, for slaughter for human ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.animallawcoalition.com/horse-slaughter/article/705&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Idaho Wants Horse-Slaughter - The Petition Site</title>
    <link href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/idaho-the-13th-state-to-want-horse-slaughter" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4471272</id>
    <updated>2009-03-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Animal Welfare petitions - Care2: ThePetitionSi... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Thomas F. Loertscher, HJM 005 instructs Idaho's congressional delegation to vote against the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503). The federal measure would impose a nationwide ban on the transport of horses for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/idaho-the-13th-state-to-want-horse-slaughter&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How They Vote &#194;&#187; HR 503 The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009</title>
    <link href="http://reckonthat.org/?p=1207" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/4429609</id>
    <updated>2009-03-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>How They Vote </name>
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how our elected representatives vote, financial interests, key legislation, wealth of current political information, discussion forum.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://reckonthat.org/?p=1207&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>BlogTalkRadio - WFL ENDANGERED STREAM LIVE - &quot;TAILS OF ASIA ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wflendangeredstreamlive/blog/2009/03/10/TAILS-OF-ASIA-Friends-or-Food-Fur" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/4429597</id>
    <updated>2009-03-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>WFL ENDANGERED STREAM LIVE | BlogTalkRadio Feed </name>
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For the support and cosponsorship of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, bill H.R.503/S.311, H.R.305 and bill H.R.6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act. SIGN NOW! Save Wild Horses and Burros from Slaughter! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wflendangeredstreamlive/blog/2009/03/10/TAILS-OF-ASIA-Friends-or-Food-Fur&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Ohio farmers face uphill climb in D.C. | Farm and Dairy - The ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-08:/commentary/4429604</id>
    <updated>2009-03-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Farm and Dairy - The Auction Guide and... </name>
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Ludlum said H.R. 503, introduced in January by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. John Conyers Jr. of Michigan, would ban the shipping, transporting, delivering, possessing, purchasing and selling (among other things) of horses to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.farmanddairy.com/news/ohio-farmers-face-uphill-climb-in-dc/11395.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Don't Allow Horses to be Shipped Aboad for Slaughter - The ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/228428209" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-08:/commentary/4429596</id>
    <updated>2009-03-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Farm Animals petitions - Care2: ThePetitionSite... </name>
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The Anti-Horse Slaughter Bill will end this practice by prohibiting the transport of America's horses to foreign countries for slaughter. Please contact your representative now and urge him or her to cosponsor and support H.R. 503! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/228428209&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Shelley Abrams of Americans Against Horse Slaughter spent some ...</title>
    <link href="http://michigan-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/03/shelley-abrams-of-americans-against.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-07:/commentary/4502050</id>
    <updated>2009-03-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Michigan Blogging &amp;amp; Updates </name>
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Shelley Abrams of Americans Against Horse Slaughter spent some time with Congressman John Conyers, the sponsor of HR 503 when he was in Philadelphia on Friday night. Congressman Conyers assured Shelley that, although there are many ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://michigan-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/03/shelley-abrams-of-americans-against.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>North Carolina Blogging and Updates: URGENT: Please sign these ...</title>
    <link href="http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2009/03/urgent-please-sign-these-anti-slaughter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-07:/commentary/4429599</id>
    <updated>2009-03-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>North Carolina Blogging and Updates </name>
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September 2006 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; U.S. House of Representatives passes H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. The 109th Congress adjourns before the Senate can consider the bill. House vote: 263-146. March 2007 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; The United States Court ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2009/03/urgent-please-sign-these-anti-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Stopping an injustice &#194;&#171; tinkerbell&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s momma kat</title>
    <link href="http://tinkerbellsmommakat.wordpress.com/2009/03/07/stopping-an-unjustice/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-06:/commentary/4519473</id>
    <updated>2009-03-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>tinkerbell's momma kat </name>
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We must get HR 503, the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equity Cruelty Act of 2009, passed once and for all to end this injustice. You can all help. Please contact these representatives which we are hoping will co-sponsor HR503 immediately ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tinkerbellsmommakat.wordpress.com/2009/03/07/stopping-an-unjustice/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>American Indians PRAY for Horse-Slaughter Plants</title>
    <link href="http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/03/american-indians-pray-for-horse.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-06:/commentary/4429600</id>
    <updated>2009-03-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Wyoming blogging &amp;amp; Updates </name>
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http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/south-dakota-sioux-to-slaughter-horses. The National Congress of American Indians Sponsored by: Friends of Equines Society FOES of Equine Slaughter Currently, there is a bill in the United States ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/03/american-indians-pray-for-horse.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Please act on behalf of Horse. Horse Slaughter and Torture is On ...</title>
    <link href="http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2009/03/please-act-on-behalf-of-horse-horse.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/4429601</id>
    <updated>2009-03-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>I Will Act </name>
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It's so upsetting Our Wonderful Horses NEED YOUR HELP! Please take Action http://wflendangeredstreamlive.org/savingamericashorses.html Below I have copy and pasted a message from Katia Louise including the WFL link to the radio show, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2009/03/please-act-on-behalf-of-horse-horse.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Horse slaughter resolution gets full Mo. Senate approval ...</title>
    <link href="http://interact.stltoday.com/blogzone/political-fix/political-fix/2009/03/horse-slaughter-resolution-gets-full-senate-approval/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/7591717</id>
    <updated>2009-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Political Fix </name>
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HR 503 would send a lot of these cons out looking for a new hustle. Rose March 8, 2009 at 9:16 UTC. The outside of a horse is good for the inside of man, a saying I have heard many times over. As a pro horse person I have seen this ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://interact.stltoday.com/blogzone/political-fix/political-fix/2009/03/horse-slaughter-resolution-gets-full-senate-approval/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Missouri senators: Bring back horse slaughtering | KansasCity.com ...</title>
    <link href="http://primebuzz.kcstar.com/?q=node/17497" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/5494055</id>
    <updated>2009-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Contact your congressmen and senators let them know to vote for the quick passage of H R 503 and against H R 1438 and S 527. Remember it only takes one sympathetic senator to block their bills just as Conrad Burns blocked our bill last ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://primebuzz.kcstar.com/?q=node/17497&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Horse slaughter resolution gets full Mo. Senate approval ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/political-fix/political-fix/2009/03/horse-slaughter-resolution-gets-full-senate-approval/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/4459758</id>
    <updated>2009-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Political Fix </name>
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HR 503, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009, must be swifty passed through Congress and a Senate bill must follow. &#226;&#8364;&#8221; Valerie James-Patton. 1:42 pm March 5th, 2009. So, this guy is saying we should slaughter our horses and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/political-fix/political-fix/2009/03/horse-slaughter-resolution-gets-full-senate-approval/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>National Congress of American Indians ask for Amendment to HR 503 ...</title>
    <link href="http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2009/03/national-congress-of-american-indians.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/4429598</id>
    <updated>2009-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Against Equine Slaughter </name>
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Click on title for full text of proposal; http://www.ncai.org/ncai/resolutions/doc/DEN-07-100_with_sigs_amended_dc.pdf.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2009/03/national-congress-of-american-indians.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Kinship Circle: Friends of Kinship Circle Alerts, March 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.easyvegan.info/2009/03/04/kinship-circle-friends-of-kinship-circle-alerts-march-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-03:/commentary/4429602</id>
    <updated>2009-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>easyVegan.info </name>
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&#226;&#8364;&#8221;&#226;&#8364;&#8221;&#226;&#8364;&#8221;- Forwarded message &#226;&#8364;&#8221;&#226;&#8364;&#8221;&#226;&#8364;&#8221;- From: Kinship Circle - info [at] kinshipcircle.org Date: Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 1:59 PM Subject: Greyhounds, Fur, Rodeo Shock, Cats Skinned&#226;&#8364;&#166; [Friends Of Kinship Circle]. Kinship Circle - Friends o&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.easyvegan.info/2009/03/04/kinship-circle-friends-of-kinship-circle-alerts-march-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>American Indians PRAY for Horse-Slaughter Plants - The Petition Site</title>
    <link href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/south-dakota-sioux-to-slaughter-horses/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-02:/commentary/8906633</id>
    <updated>2009-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Overview Petitions - Care2: ThePetitionSite </name>
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&amp;amp;nbsp;a proposal to amend &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;HR 503&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;, our National anti-horse slaughter bill. They are seeking to include an ammendment&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;that will allow for the building of horse-slaughter plants on Indian lands.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/south-dakota-sioux-to-slaughter-horses/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>American Indians PRAY for Horse-Slaughter Plants - The Petition Site</title>
    <link href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/south-dakota-sioux-to-slaughter-horses" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-02:/commentary/4519472</id>
    <updated>2009-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Overview Petitions - Care2: ThePetitionSite </name>
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The bill, HR 503, would also protect them from being exported to other countries for slaughter. HR 503 is a very popular bill, not only with the majority of the American people but with a majority of legislators too. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/south-dakota-sioux-to-slaughter-horses&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Hooflinks: HR 503</title>
    <link href="http://hooflinks.blogspot.com/2009/03/hr-503.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-01:/commentary/4429595</id>
    <updated>2009-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Hooflinks </name>
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HR 503. I am so tired of dealing with the opposition's attempts to make more of a bill than there is. Recently I received an email from someone who had gotten the &quot;bullet&quot; points that the pro-slaughter groups are out there promoting. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hooflinks.blogspot.com/2009/03/hr-503.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congressional Horse Caucus a FOE of Equines? - The Petition Site</title>
    <link href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/10/congressional-horse-caucus-a-foe-of-equines/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-28:/commentary/8971469</id>
    <updated>2009-02-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Overview Petitions - Care2: ThePetitionSite </name>
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(HR 503;) (Easy to remember them both, just turn the numbers around!) Here are the known members of the Congressional Horse Caucus; Rick Boucher, Va. (D) http://www.boucher.house.gov/ Mike Burgess, Tx. (R) http://www.mikeburgess.org/ ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/10/congressional-horse-caucus-a-foe-of-equines/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congressional Horse Caucus a FOE of Equines? - The Petition Site</title>
    <link href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/10/congressional-horse-caucus-a-foe-of-equines" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-28:/commentary/4429611</id>
    <updated>2009-02-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Overview Petitions - Care2: ThePetitionSite </name>
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Please support HR 503 and HR 305. To learn more about these bills and putting an end to the slaughter of America's horses, please listen to Saving America's Horses at http://wflendangeredstreamlive.org/savingamericashorses.html ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/10/congressional-horse-caucus-a-foe-of-equines&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>State Horse Councils' Lobby for Horse-Slaughter! - The Petition Site</title>
    <link href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/state-horse-counsils-lobby-for-horse-slaughter" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-27:/commentary/5494054</id>
    <updated>2009-02-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Currently their are two bills in Congress that would protect our American Horses from slaughter and exportation, and they are HR 305, &quot;The Horse Transport &amp; Safety Act of 2009, and HR 503, &quot;The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/state-horse-counsils-lobby-for-horse-slaughter&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>easyVegan Link Sanctuary, 2009-02-26</title>
    <link href="http://www.easyvegan.info/2009/02/26/easyvegan-link-sanctuary-2009-02-26/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-25:/commentary/4459757</id>
    <updated>2009-02-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Action Alerts. American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): Ask President Obama to let human rights groups independently examine conditions at Guant&#195;&#161;namo Bay. &#226;&#8364;&#339;In a report issued this week, the Pentagon concluded that the conditions at the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.easyvegan.info/2009/02/26/easyvegan-link-sanctuary-2009-02-26/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Horse Slaughter is NOT the issue in this bill introduced in the ...</title>
    <link href="http://horsecircuitnews.com/uncategorized/horse-slaughter-is-not-the-issue-in-this-bill-introduced-in-the-house-of-representatives.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-25:/commentary/4429603</id>
    <updated>2009-02-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Horse News | Horse Events &amp;amp; Shows |... </name>
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The following is summary of HR bill 503 now in congress for changes in the Horse Protection Act. There is inappropriate language in this bill which gives the right to search and seizure of your horse and prohibits the transportation of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://horsecircuitnews.com/uncategorized/horse-slaughter-is-not-the-issue-in-this-bill-introduced-in-the-house-of-representatives.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Slaughter Issue, Con't. . . .</title>
    <link href="http://equestrianink.blogspot.com/2009/02/slaughter-issue-cont.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-23:/commentary/4429607</id>
    <updated>2009-02-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Equestrian Ink--Writers of Equestrian Fiction </name>
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by Kit Ehrman After the last equine slaughter plant in the United States was closed down, the plight of unwanted horses actually became worse, not better. Unwanted animals were hauled even greater distances under appalling conditions to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://equestrianink.blogspot.com/2009/02/slaughter-issue-cont.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Slaughter Issue, Con't. . . .</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-23:/commentary/4429606</id>
    <updated>2009-02-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
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After the last equine slaughter plant in the United States was closed down, the plight of unwanted horses actually became worse, not better. Unwanted animals were hauled even greater distances under appalling conditions to slaughter ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kitehrman.blogspot.com/2009/02/slaughter-issue-cont.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Live Free or Die Coalition Radio &#194;&#171; Live Free Or Die</title>
    <link href="http://slowburningfuse.wordpress.com/2009/02/22/live-free-or-die-coalition-radio/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-21:/commentary/4415430</id>
    <updated>2009-02-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
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S.160 District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009 &#183; H.R.17 Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 2009 &#183; H.R.801 Fair Copyright in Research Works Act &#183; H.R.503 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 &#183; H.R.197 National Righ&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://slowburningfuse.wordpress.com/2009/02/22/live-free-or-die-coalition-radio/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Wyoming blogging &amp; Updates: Say NO to horse slaughter in MONTANA!!!!!!</title>
    <link href="http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/02/say-no-to-horse-slaughter-in-montana.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-21:/commentary/4406493</id>
    <updated>2009-02-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wyoming blogging &amp; Updates </name>
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Simply call and say &quot; My name is ______and I am calling to ask Representative/Senator ______ to cosponsor and vote YES for The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503). They may ask your name and address and then they will say thank ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/02/say-no-to-horse-slaughter-in-montana.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Wild Horse Advocates: Anglers concerned about famous NM fishing spot</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-21:/commentary/4406487</id>
    <updated>2009-02-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
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WildEarth Gardians Speak Out Against Gov't Waste &#183; The New HR 503 &#183; Salazar cites ethical lapses at Interior Dept. Ambitious Plan Considered to Save Nevada's Wild Ho... Activists buy plot to halt Airport expansion &#183; Activist bi&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wildhorsewarriors.blogspot.com/2009/02/anglers-concerned-about-famous-nm.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="http://slowburningfuse.wordpress.com/2009/02/22/1063/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-21:/commentary/4406485</id>
    <updated>2009-02-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R.503 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 &#183; H.R.17 Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 2009 &#183; H.R.801 Fair Copyright in Research Works Act &#183; H.R.197 National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009 &#183; H.R.2 Children's Hea&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://slowburningfuse.wordpress.com/2009/02/22/1063/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>13.7 Billion Years: Heaven or Haven for Horses?</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-20:/commentary/4406491</id>
    <updated>2009-02-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
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And now, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 (H.R. 503), co-sponsored by Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.) and Rep. Dan Burton (R-Ind.), is back on the legislative calendar. This is good news. If passed, it will ban the possession, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.13point7billion.org/2009/02/heaven-or-haven-for-horses.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Tenn. Rep. Promoting Horse-Slaughter - The Petition Site</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-20:/commentary/4406486</id>
    <updated>2009-02-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Do your homework if you are uncertain and the truth will come out if you have half a brain! Horse slaughter is a completely un-necessary evil. Get rid of the issue once and for all and pass HR 503 in Congress! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/tenn-rep-promoting-horse-slaughter&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>easyVegan.info &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; easyVegan Link Sanctuary, 2009-02-21</title>
    <link href="http://www.easyvegan.info/2009/02/21/easyvegan-link-sanctuary-2009-02-21/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-20:/commentary/4398496</id>
    <updated>2009-02-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
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&#226;&#8364;&#339;The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 (H.R. 503) is back on the legislative calendar. Please help pass this measure to ban the possession, shipping, transporting, purchasing, selling, delivering or receiving of a horse or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.easyvegan.info/2009/02/21/easyvegan-link-sanctuary-2009-02-21/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>I Will Act: Police swoop on protest ship</title>
    <link href="http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2009/02/police-swoop-on-protest-ship.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-20:/commentary/4398495</id>
    <updated>2009-02-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Please Support The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society -------------------------------------------------------------- HR 503 (111th): Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (PECA) Please contact your U.S. Representative requesting they ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2009/02/police-swoop-on-protest-ship.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.598 American Recovery and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h598/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-19:/commentary/4406489</id>
    <updated>2009-02-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Top 20 Most Viewed Bills </name>
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H.R.598 American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009 &#194;&#183; H.R.554 National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2009 &#194;&#183; H.R.197 National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009 &#194;&#183; H.R.503 To amend title 18, United States Code, . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h598/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Advocates for Agriculture: The List Grows</title>
    <link href="http://advocatesforag.blogspot.com/2009/02/list-grows.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-19:/commentary/4388868</id>
    <updated>2009-02-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Resolutions indicating opposition to HR 503, the federal Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, which would eliminate horse slaughter nationwide and prohibit the export of horses to slaughter are either under consideration or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://advocatesforag.blogspot.com/2009/02/list-grows.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Jurga Report: Horse Health Headlines</title>
    <link href="http://horsehealth.blogs.equisearch.com/2009/02/aaep-vets-inspect-mexican-horse.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-18:/commentary/7991052</id>
    <updated>2009-02-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Jurga Report: Horse Health Headlines </name>
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HR 503 would prohibit the transport of horses to slaughter. Slaughter itself has been effectively banned within the United States, so horse must be trucked to Canada or Mexico for slaughter. The meat is largely consumed in Japan and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://horsehealth.blogs.equisearch.com/2009/02/aaep-vets-inspect-mexican-horse.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>US Slaughter News</title>
    <link href="http://www.northernhorse.com/blog/index.php/2009/02/19/us-slaughter-news/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-18:/commentary/4415433</id>
    <updated>2009-02-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Northernhorse.com Blog </name>
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Lawmakers in two Western states have sponsored resolutions urging Congress to let state legislators make up their own minds about horse slaughter issues within their lines. Wyoming&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s House Joint Resolution (HJR and Utah&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s House Joint ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.northernhorse.com/blog/index.php/2009/02/19/us-slaughter-news/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>List of States Introducing Slaughter Legislation Grows</title>
    <link href="http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=13639&amp;amp;source=rss" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-18:/commentary/4415431</id>
    <updated>2009-02-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TheHorse.com News </name>
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Twelve state legislatures are now considering measures to express their support of or actively encourage the reestablishment of US horse processing plants. Resolutions indicating opposition to HR 503, the federal Conyers-Burton ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=13639&amp;amp;source=rss&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Ebarrelracing Top News &#194;&#187; STATES ASK TO RETAIN CONTROL OF EQUINE ...</title>
    <link href="http://ebarrelracing.com/articles/?p=1988" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-18:/commentary/4388865</id>
    <updated>2009-02-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Ebarrelracing Top News </name>
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Wyoming&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s House Joint Resolution (HJR 8 ) and Utah&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s House Joint Resolution (HJR 7 ) both argue the federal Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503 ) interferes with states&#226;&#8364;&#8482; rights to pursue private sector development of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ebarrelracing.com/articles/?p=1988&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Horse Training Blog: Anti-horse-slaughter legislation reintroduced</title>
    <link href="http://gentlenaturalhorseman.blogspot.com/2009/02/anti-horse-slaughter-legislation.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-18:/commentary/4388864</id>
    <updated>2009-02-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Horse Training Blog </name>
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HR 503, the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee on Jan. 14 by sponsors Committee Chairman John Conyers of Michigan and Rep. Dan Burton of Indiana. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gentlenaturalhorseman.blogspot.com/2009/02/anti-horse-slaughter-legislation.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Letters! Oh, We Get Letters! . . . - The WashingtonWatch.com Blog</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/blog/2009/02/19/letters-oh-we-get-letters/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-18:/commentary/4388863</id>
    <updated>2009-02-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The WashingtonWatch.com Blog </name>
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I have called you out on this before when someone wished me to kill myself, people calling antislaughter animal torturers and pedophile supporters and the refusal to bring an archived HR 503 back. You, Sir&#226;&#8364;&#166;are not a Libertarian&#226;&#8364;&#166;you are ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/blog/2009/02/19/letters-oh-we-get-letters/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Jurga Report: Horse Health Headlines</title>
    <link href="http://special.equisearch.com/blog/horsehealth/2009/02/aaep-vets-inspect-mexican-horse.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-18:/commentary/4388862</id>
    <updated>2009-02-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Jurga Report: Horse Health Headlines </name>
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HR 503 would prohibit the transport of horses to slaughter. Slaughter itself has been effectively banned within the United States, so horse must be trucked to Canada or Mexico for slaughter. The meat is largely consumed in Japan and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://special.equisearch.com/blog/horsehealth/2009/02/aaep-vets-inspect-mexican-horse.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>AWI eAlert: Please Contact Your Legislators This Month to Enlist ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.coboto.com/index.php/article/sports/2009-02-19/9733.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-18:/commentary/4369711</id>
    <updated>2009-02-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cool bot world news </name>
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Note: H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, is still pending in the House of Representatives and has AWI&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s support. However, H.R. 6598 has taken precedence given its increased opportunity to move through the legislative ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.coboto.com/index.php/article/sports/2009-02-19/9733.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>U.S. Against Equine Slaughter: AVMA Speaks Out for Horse-slaughter</title>
    <link href="http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2009/02/avma-speaks-out-for-hrse-slaughter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-18:/commentary/4369709</id>
    <updated>2009-02-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Against Equine Slaughter </name>
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HR 503, the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee on Jan. 14 by sponsors Committee Chairman John Conyers of Michigan and Rep. Dan Burton of Indiana. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2009/02/avma-speaks-out-for-hrse-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Horse Slaughter Bill Reintroduced - you can help!</title>
    <link href="http://bayourescue.typepad.com/bayou_rescue/2009/02/horse-slaughter-bill-reintroduced-you-can-help.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-17:/commentary/4415435</id>
    <updated>2009-02-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BAYOU RESCUE </name>
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With more than 100000 American horses brutally slaughtered last year, there is an urgent need to pass federal legislation to shut down this trade. Despite claims by pro-horse slaughter advocates, horse slaughter has not been banned in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bayourescue.typepad.com/bayou_rescue/2009/02/horse-slaughter-bill-reintroduced-you-can-help.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Urge your Representative to support the new Anti-Slaughter bill</title>
    <link href="http://livinggaia.blogspot.com/2009/02/urge-your-representative-to-support-new.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-17:/commentary/4415434</id>
    <updated>2009-02-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Earth, Animals, Agriculture </name>
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This is one of those lazy copy paste updates I know ya'll love. It derives from the fact that the internet hates me, and I haven't been able to get webpages to cooperate, so I'm just pasting you the email the American Wild Horse ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://livinggaia.blogspot.com/2009/02/urge-your-representative-to-support-new.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The horse slaughterers'strategy (Update on horse slaughter from ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977599277&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697255229&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-17:/commentary/4415432</id>
    <updated>2009-02-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather: Articles by !!!!We want your posts!!!! </name>
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These resolutions and bills are a not-so-subtle ploy by the foreign investors that own horse slaughter houses to defeat HR 503 which would ban the sale, transport, and possession of horses in interstate . . .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977599277&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697255229&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>mistresslk: Animal Cruelty...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-17:/commentary/4369708</id>
    <updated>2009-02-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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This link covers how to vote for HR 503, which would ban the transport of horses for slaughter outside of the US. HR 305 http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bil.....?bill=h111-305. This link has information on the bill currently in progress ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mistresslk.livejournal.com/59746.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>US Slaughter Plants are finally CLOSED, but slaughter remains an ...</title>
    <link href="http://zumasrescueranch.wordpress.com/2009/02/17/us-slaughter-plants-are-finally-closed-but-slaughter-remains-an-issue/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-16:/commentary/4429605</id>
    <updated>2009-02-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Zuma&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
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Visit http://www.stophorseslaughter.com for more information. What can you do? Contact your members of Congress and ask them to support The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. This bill will stop horse slaughter for human ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zumasrescueranch.wordpress.com/2009/02/17/us-slaughter-plants-are-finally-closed-but-slaughter-remains-an-issue/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill would block killing of wild horses, burros &#194;&#171; Ralph Maughan&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://wolves.wordpress.com/2009/02/17/bill-would-block-killing-of-wild-horses-burros/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-16:/commentary/4406492</id>
    <updated>2009-02-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ralph Maughan's Wildlife News </name>
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H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, reintroduced by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Congressman Ed Whitfield (R-KY), Congressman John Spratt (D-SC) and Congressman Nick Rahall (D-WV) and in the Senate by Senator ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wolves.wordpress.com/2009/02/17/bill-would-block-killing-of-wild-horses-burros/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Cattle Grower Network - Jim Gamble's blog - If horse slaughter is ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.cattlegrower.com/jag/blog/84/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-16:/commentary/4406490</id>
    <updated>2009-02-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Blog Entries </name>
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Dan Burton (R-Ind.) HR 503, the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, prohibits the transport, sale, delivery, or export of horses for slaughter for human consumption. It also criminalizes the purchase, sale, delivery, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cattlegrower.com/jag/blog/84/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Casper Star-Tribune Online - Wyoming</title>
    <link href="http://casperstartribune.net/articles/2009/02/19/news/wyoming/6bd739f128437b838725756100046748.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-16:/commentary/4388866</id>
    <updated>2009-02-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News/breaking from casperstartribune.net </name>
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Call your representatives and ask them to co-sponsor H.R. 503! &quot; Fury wrote on Feb 18, 2009 5:52 AM:. &quot; Horses are companion pets, partners in sports, work and recreation. Americans don't eat horse meat, horses are not food animals in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://casperstartribune.net/articles/2009/02/19/news/wyoming/6bd739f128437b838725756100046748.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>lucky kachina dancer: OT: Warning, Extremely Graphic Images</title>
    <link href="http://luckykachinadancer.blogspot.com/2009/02/ot-warning-extremely-graphic-images.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-16:/commentary/4358632</id>
    <updated>2009-02-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>lucky kachina dancer </name>
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Please ask them to support both HR 503 and HR 305!'&quot; * * * * * * *. What does this have to do with Kachina? If the rescue had waited one more day, or hadn't chosen her as one of the handful of horses -- out of over a hundred horses ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://luckykachinadancer.blogspot.com/2009/02/ot-warning-extremely-graphic-images.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Louisiana Blogging &amp; Updates: BOLD PLANS TO SAVE WILD HORSES</title>
    <link href="http://louisiana-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/02/bold-plans-to-save-wild-horses.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-16:/commentary/4358630</id>
    <updated>2009-02-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Louisiana Blogging &amp; Updates </name>
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FROM JOHN HOLLAND &#183; Current Co-Sponsors of HR 503 &#183; This horses, and thousands like him, suffered a br... Stop Inhumane Horse Transport &#183; &#226;&#8211;&#186; 2008 (8). &#226;&#8211;&#186; December (7). IDEAS FOR CHANGE IN AMERICA &#183; How Compassionate is L&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://louisiana-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/02/bold-plans-to-save-wild-horses.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>el vigilante: Trailblazers</title>
    <link href="http://www.elvigilanteblog.com/2009/02/trailblazers.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-16:/commentary/4358629</id>
    <updated>2009-02-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>el vigilante </name>
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Feb 5, 2009; Raising Kentuckys Cigarette Tax is good for Babies, Moms and All of us - Jan 27, 2009; Economic Recovery Package - Feb 3, 2009; Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 (H.R. 503) Reintroduced - Feb 4, 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.elvigilanteblog.com/2009/02/trailblazers.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Take Action!! New Legislation to Ban Horse Slaughter for Hu ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/100041282/1050233" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-16:/commentary/4358628</id>
    <updated>2009-02-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network </name>
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After failing to pass legislation to protect horses from slaughter last year, Representative John Conyers (MI)&#226;&#8364;&#8221;along with 60 co-sponsors&#226;&#8364;&#8221;has introduced HR 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009. This bill would prohibit the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/100041282/1050233&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Wyoming blogging &amp; Updates: BOLD PLANS TO SAVE WILD HORSES</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-16:/commentary/4358626</id>
    <updated>2009-02-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Simply call and say &quot; My name is ______and I am calling to ask Representative/Senator ______ to cosponsor and vote YES for The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503). They may ask your name and address and then they will say thank ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/02/bold-plans-to-save-wild-horses.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HSUS: OPINION: End Slaughter of American Horses for Human ...</title>
    <link href="http://humanesociety.blogspot.com/2009/02/opinion-end-slaughter-of-american.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-16:/commentary/4358625</id>
    <updated>2009-02-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HSUS </name>
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Dan Burton introduced H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009, to prohibit the horse slaughter industry from trying to set up shop in the U.S. and to prevent our horses from being exported across our borders for slaughter ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://humanesociety.blogspot.com/2009/02/opinion-end-slaughter-of-american.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Fugly Horse of the Day: You can't afford to ignore this issue</title>
    <link href="http://fuglyhorseoftheday.blogspot.com/2009/02/you-cant-afford-to-ignore-this-issue.html" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-02-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Please ask them to support both HR 503 and HR 305! Remember, all that stands between your horses and a double-decker ride is one buyer who lies to you. One person who promises a good home while secretly fronting for a kill buyer. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fuglyhorseoftheday.blogspot.com/2009/02/you-cant-afford-to-ignore-this-issue.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>I Will Act: Please save the whales President Obama!</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-16:/commentary/4348076</id>
    <updated>2009-02-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>I Will Act </name>
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HR 503 (111th): Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (PECA) Please contact your U.S. Representative requesting they co-sponsor and vote &quot;yes&quot; for HR 503. Contact Congress &#183; Read Text Of The Bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2009/02/please-save-whales-president-obama.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HORSES IN NEED OF YOUR HELP! PLEASE BE THEIR VOICE!: HORSE ...</title>
    <link href="http://puttinghorsesfirst.blogspot.com/2009/02/horse-slaughterers-are-piling-on-state.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-15:/commentary/4358631</id>
    <updated>2009-02-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HORSES IN NEED OF YOUR HELP! PLEASE BE... </name>
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H.R. 503, which is pending in Congress would stop them from using American horses for horsemeat served as a delicacy in fine restaurants primarily in parts of Asia, Europe and South America. These resolutions are worded almost ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://puttinghorsesfirst.blogspot.com/2009/02/horse-slaughterers-are-piling-on-state.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HSUS: Congress Addressing Horse Slaughter Cruelty in Federal ...</title>
    <link href="http://humanesociety.blogspot.com/2009/02/congress-addressing-horse-slaughter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-15:/commentary/4348075</id>
    <updated>2009-02-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
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September 2006 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; U.S. House of Representatives passes H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. The 109th Congress adjourns before the Senate can consider the bill. House vote: 263-146. March 2007 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; The United States Court ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://humanesociety.blogspot.com/2009/02/congress-addressing-horse-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>North Carolina Blogging and Updates: Open Letter to State ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-14:/commentary/4358627</id>
    <updated>2009-02-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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September 2006 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; U.S. House of Representatives passes H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. The 109th Congress adjourns before the Senate can consider the bill. House vote: 263-146. March 2007 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; The United States Court ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2009/02/open-letter-to-state-legislatures.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Time to walk the walk&#226;&#8364;&#166; &#194;&#171; Live Free Or Die</title>
    <link href="http://slowburningfuse.wordpress.com/2009/02/15/time-to-walk-the-walk/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-14:/commentary/4337846</id>
    <updated>2009-02-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Live Free Or Die </name>
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February 15, 2009 at 4:30 pm &#194;&#183; Filed under Legislation - State, New Hampshire, Personal Commentary and tagged: Concord, Concord NH, HCR 6, New Hampshire. As a trucker, one of the perks of living in NH Ive come to appreciate is that Im ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://slowburningfuse.wordpress.com/2009/02/15/time-to-walk-the-walk/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>American Herds: Taboo II</title>
    <link href="http://americanherds.blogspot.com/2009/02/taboo-ii.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-14:/commentary/4337622</id>
    <updated>2009-02-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>American Herds </name>
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&quot;Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act&quot; &#183; Washington Watch's Opinion Poll &amp; &#183; Comments Still Open on H.R. 503. HSUS's TOP 100 &#183; Submit Your Suggestions Now! NATIONAL WILD HORSE &amp; BURRO ADVISORY BOARD NOMINATIONS NO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://americanherds.blogspot.com/2009/02/taboo-ii.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Illinois Blogging &amp; Updates: Calling All Illinoisians</title>
    <link href="http://illinois-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/02/calling-all-illinoisians.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-14:/commentary/4337619</id>
    <updated>2009-02-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Illinois Blogging &amp; Updates </name>
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HR 503. Calling All Illinois Constituents! We need your help to pass anti-horse slaughter legislation! Join our Illinois State Group Contact me at illinois.aahsus@gmail.com. Followers (5). Follow this blog &#183; Stop following ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://illinois-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/02/calling-all-illinoisians.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ANIMAL ACTION ALERT # 13</title>
    <link href="http://helpinganimalsworldwide.blogspot.com/2009/02/animal-action-alert-13.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-13:/commentary/4369710</id>
    <updated>2009-02-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Helping Animals Worldwide </name>
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ALERT: Urge Greenwood Village, Colorado to Cancel Coyote Massacre BACKGROUND: http://www.peta.org/actioncenter/ActionAlerts-item.asp?id=2719 PLEASE CONTACT: Mayor Jim Sanderson, jsanderson@greenwoodvillage.com ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://helpinganimalsworldwide.blogspot.com/2009/02/animal-action-alert-13.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>I Will Act: ACTION REQUIRED</title>
    <link href="http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2009/02/action-required.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-13:/commentary/4328240</id>
    <updated>2009-02-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>I Will Act </name>
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HR 503 (111th): Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (PECA) Please contact your U.S. Representative requesting they co-sponsor and vote &quot;yes&quot; for HR 503. Contact Congress &#183; Read Text Of The Bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2009/02/action-required.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>TAKE ACTION; Urge Congress to Pass the Conyers-Burton Preven ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/1047956" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-13:/commentary/4319882</id>
    <updated>2009-02-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network - Newly Submitted </name>
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The Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503) will prohibit the barbaric slaughter of American horses for human consumption, including the transport of horses to Mexico and Canada for this purpose.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/1047956&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>More Horse Slaughterhouse State Resolutions</title>
    <link href="http://newjersey-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/02/more-horse-slaughterhouse-state.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-12:/commentary/5150192</id>
    <updated>2009-02-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New Jersey Blogging &amp;amp; Updates </name>
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Horse Slaughterers Are Piling On State Resolutions Posted Feb 9, 2009 by lauraallen Horse Slaughter http://www.animallawcoalition.com/horse-slaughter/article/682 State legislators have been introducing pro horse slaughter resolutions on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newjersey-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/02/more-horse-slaughterhouse-state.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>PLZ TAKE ACTION: Against Horse Slaughter Bill Is Back In 111 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/1047897" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-12:/commentary/4328242</id>
    <updated>2009-02-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Care2 News Network - Newly Submitted </name>
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Contact your Senators and Representatives - The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503) will end the slaughter of horses for human consumption and the domestic and international transport of live horses or horseflesh for human ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/1047897&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>el vigilante: Small Victories</title>
    <link href="http://www.elvigilanteblog.com/2009/02/small-victories.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-12:/commentary/4319885</id>
    <updated>2009-02-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>el vigilante </name>
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Feb 5, 2009; Raising Kentuckys Cigarette Tax is good for Babies, Moms and All of us - Jan 27, 2009; Economic Recovery Package - Feb 3, 2009; Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 (H.R. 503) Reintroduced - Feb 4, 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.elvigilanteblog.com/2009/02/small-victories.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/02/barbaro_updates_768.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/5307546</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
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EVERYONE - please check the following list of current cosponsors of HR 503 - if your Rep is on this list, you can breathe a sigh of relief and go on to our new target list. If your Rep is NOT on the following list of cosponsors, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/02/barbaro_updates_768.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AMERICAN TRADITIONAL BEEF: URGENT NOTICE RE: NAIS!!!</title>
    <link href="http://atbeef.blogspot.com/2009/02/urgent-notice-re-nais.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/4358633</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>AMERICAN TRADITIONAL BEEF </name>
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HR 503 - From WY State Rep Sue Wallis &#183; WORLD'S CARBON TRADING MARKETS VULNERABLE... IMPORTANT!! Federal Bill on Ban Transport of Horse... &#226;&#8211;&#186; January (9). U.S. Cattlemen's Encourages Producers to Stay Focu. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://atbeef.blogspot.com/2009/02/urgent-notice-re-nais.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/02/barbaro_updates_768.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/4348077</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
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EVERYONE - please check the following list of current cosponsors of HR 503 - if your Rep is on this list, you can breathe a sigh of relief and go on to our new target list. If your Rep is NOT on the following list of cosponsors, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/02/barbaro_updates_768.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Lance &amp; Emily: Urge Congress to Pass the Conyers-Burton Prevention ...</title>
    <link href="http://lance-emily.blogspot.com/2009/02/urge-congress-to-pass-conyers-burton.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/4308543</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lance &amp; Emily </name>
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If they are not, please call to urge your Representative to co-sponsor H.R. 503, The Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, to end the slaughter of American horses for human consumption and prohibit their export for slaughter ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lance-emily.blogspot.com/2009/02/urge-congress-to-pass-conyers-burton.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Getter Done Gals!: MAMMA RONI'S SHORT POSTS ON BLOGS</title>
    <link href="http://getterdonegals.blogspot.com/2009/02/mamma-ronis-short-posts-on-blogs.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/4308542</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Getter Done Gals! </name>
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HR 503 - From WY State Rep Sue Wallis - As most of you are aware, another ban on the processing of horses for human consumption has been introduced in the U.S. Congress with the bill number HR 50... 5 days ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://getterdonegals.blogspot.com/2009/02/mamma-ronis-short-posts-on-blogs.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>BlogTalkRadio - WFL ENDANGERED STREAM LIVE - This Week</title>
    <link href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wflendangeredstreamlive/blog/2009/02/12/This-Week" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/4308541</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WFL ENDANGERED STREAM LIVE | BlogTalkRadio Feed </name>
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For the support and cosponsorship of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, bill H.R.503/S.311, H.R.305 and bill H.R.6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act. SIGN NOW! Save Wild Horses and Burros from Slaughter! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wflendangeredstreamlive/blog/2009/02/12/This-Week&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Montana Wants Horse-Slaughter - The Petition Site</title>
    <link href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/montana-wants-horse-slaughter" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/4308540</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Animal Welfare petitions - Care2: ThePetitionSi... </name>
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If you are not from Montana, we urge you to contact your own state legislators to let them know that you oppose horse slaughter and support the HR 503, the federal bill now pending in Congress that would ban the practice once and for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/montana-wants-horse-slaughter&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HELP STOP HORSE SLAUGHTER - BILL IN CONGRESS NOW &#194;&#171; Kinship Circle ...</title>
    <link href="http://kinshipcircle.wordpress.com/2009/02/12/help-stop-horse-slaughter-bill-in-congress-now/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/4308539</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kinship Circle's Blog </name>
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I am counting on you to support H.R. 503, reintroduced 1/14/09 by House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Jr. and Rep. Dan Burton. I encourage my Senators to introduce and endorse a companion bill that also ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kinshipcircle.wordpress.com/2009/02/12/help-stop-horse-slaughter-bill-in-congress-now/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/02/barbaro_updates_767.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-10:/commentary/5441911</id>
    <updated>2009-02-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
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The strategy now is to gain co-sponsors for HR 503, the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equity Cruelty Act of 2009. Please call upon your own Representatives if they have not yet co-sponsored HR 503. To find the current co-sponsors go to: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/02/barbaro_updates_767.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Stop the Export of Horses for Slaughter! - The Petition Site</title>
    <link href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/stop-the-export-of-horses-for-slaughter" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-10:/commentary/4337621</id>
    <updated>2009-02-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Animal Welfare petitions - Care2: ThePetitionSi... </name>
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We, the undersigned, thank you from our hearts for introducing H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, and your time in reading this letter. As you are aware, nearly 400000 U.S. horses were exported for slaughter. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/stop-the-export-of-horses-for-slaughter&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HORSE SLAUGHTER BILL IS BACK IN 111th CONGRESS</title>
    <link href="http://helpinganimalsworldwide.blogspot.com/2009/02/horse-slaughter-bill-is-back-in-111th.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-10:/commentary/4337620</id>
    <updated>2009-02-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Helping Animals Worldwide </name>
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HORSE SLAUGHTER BILL IS BACK IN 111TH CONGRESS FOR A FORMATTED LETTER (WORD DOC), EMAIL: kinshipcircle@ accessus. net Easily modify letter. Copy/paste it into an email or print letter to fax or mail. LT PHOTO: Foals at slaughter. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://helpinganimalsworldwide.blogspot.com/2009/02/horse-slaughter-bill-is-back-in-111th.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-10:/commentary/4328241</id>
    <updated>2009-02-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The strategy now is to gain co-sponsors for HR 503, the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equity Cruelty Act of 2009. Please call upon your own Representatives if they have not yet co-sponsored HR 503. To find the current co-sponsors go to: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/02/barbaro_updates_767.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-02-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Just in From Animal Law Coalition: 2/9/09 http://www.animallawcoalition.com/horse-slaughter/article/682 Posted Feb 9, 2009 by lauraallen Horse Slaughter State legislators have been introducing pro horse slaughter resolutions on behalf ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2009/02/horse-slaughterers-strategy-revealed.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.992: James Madison Memorial Commission Act of 2009 - U.S. ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-02-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Please Cosponsor HR. 992 / S. 414 https://secure2.convio.net/fsi/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&amp;amp;page=UserAction&amp;amp;id=137. Vote Yes on HR 503 to protect horses https://secure2.convio.net/fsi/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&amp;amp;page=UserAction&amp;amp;id=127 . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h992/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-02-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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EVERYONE - please check this list of current cosponsors of HR 503 - if your Rep is on this list, you can breathe a sigh of relief and go on to our new target list. If your Rep is NOT on this list, pls contact him/her seeking ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/02/barbaro_updats.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>el vigilante: Patience is something learned</title>
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    <updated>2009-02-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Feb 5, 2009; Raising Kentuckys Cigarette Tax is good for Babies, Moms and All of us - Jan 27, 2009; Economic Recovery Package - Feb 3, 2009; Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 (H.R. 503) Reintroduced - Feb 4, 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.elvigilanteblog.com/2009/02/patience-is-something-learned.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Price put on head of those who abandon horses | Horsetalk ...</title>
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... prior to being slaughtered while still fully conscious. The meat is then sold to high-end consumers in Europe and Asia. Congress is currently considering the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503), which will end the trade. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2009/02/047.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-02-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 503 (111th): Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (PECA) Please contact your U.S. Representative requesting they co-sponsor and vote &quot;yes&quot; for HR 503. Contact Congress &#183; Read Text Of The Bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2009/02/help-end-seal-slaughter-in-uk.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Horse Slaughterers' Strategy Revealed Posted Feb 9, 2009 by ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-02-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Horse Slaughterers' Strategy Revealed Posted Feb 9, 2009 by lauraallen Horse Slaughter State legislators have been introducing pro horse slaughter resolutions on behalf of foreign investors anxious to defeat HR 503. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/02/horse-slaughterers-strategy-revealed.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>FEDERAL AND STATE ACTION NEEDED ON HR503! WE NEED YOUR HELP!</title>
    <link href="http://puttinghorsesfirst.blogspot.com/2009/02/federal-and-state-action-needed-on.html" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-02-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Dear Americans Against Horse Slaughter Members, As promised, we will be sending out frequent updates to let you know the status of the Federal Legislation to end horse slaughter along with instructions on how you can help. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://puttinghorsesfirst.blogspot.com/2009/02/federal-and-state-action-needed-on.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Getter Done Gals!: ABOUT TAXES? HERE'S A THOUGHT</title>
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    <updated>2009-02-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 503 - From WY State Rep Sue Wallis - As most of you are aware, another ban on the processing of horses for human consumption has been introduced in the U.S. Congress with the bill number HR 50... 3 days ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://getterdonegals.blogspot.com/2009/02/about-taxes-heres-thought.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Horse Slaughterers' Strategy Revealed Posted Feb 9, 2009 by ...</title>
    <link href="http://michigan-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/02/horse-slaughterers-strategy-revealed.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-08:/commentary/4319887</id>
    <updated>2009-02-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Michigan Blogging &amp;amp; Updates </name>
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Horse Slaughterers' Strategy Revealed Posted Feb 9, 2009 by lauraallen Horse Slaughter State legislators have been introducing pro horse slaughter resolutions on behalf of foreign investors anxious to defeat HR 503. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://michigan-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/02/horse-slaughterers-strategy-revealed.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Horse Slaughterers' Strategy Revealed Posted Feb 9, 2009 by ...</title>
    <link href="http://louisiana-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/02/horse-slaughterers-strategy-revealed.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-08:/commentary/4319884</id>
    <updated>2009-02-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Horse Slaughterers' Strategy Revealed. Posted Feb 9, 2009 by lauraallen. Horse SlaughterState legislators have been introducing pro horse slaughter resolutions on behalf of foreign investors anxious to defeat HR 503. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://louisiana-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/02/horse-slaughterers-strategy-revealed.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AAHS Blogging / Updates: HORSE SLAUGHTERERS' STRATEGY REVEALED</title>
    <link href="http://aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/02/horse-slaughterers-strategy-revealed.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-08:/commentary/4280796</id>
    <updated>2009-02-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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These resolutions and bills are a not-so-subtle ploy by the foreign investors that own horse slaughter houses to defeat H.R. 503 which would ban the sale, transport, and possession of horses in interstate and foreign commerce for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/02/horse-slaughterers-strategy-revealed.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Pennsylvania Blogging &amp; Updates: HORSE SLAUGHTERERS' STRATEGY REVEALED</title>
    <link href="http://pa-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/02/just-in-from-animal-law-coalition-2909.html" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-02-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Horse SlaughterState legislators have been introducing pro horse slaughter resolutions on behalf of foreign investors anxious to defeat H.R. 503.H.R. 503, which is pending in Congress would stop them from using American horses for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pa-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/02/just-in-from-animal-law-coalition-2909.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Wisconsin Blogging &amp; Updates: Horse Slaughterers' Strategy Revealed</title>
    <link href="http://wisconsin-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/02/horse-slaughterers-strategy-revealed.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-08:/commentary/4280794</id>
    <updated>2009-02-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The horse slaughterers' strategyThese resolutions and bills are a not-so-subtle ploy by the foreign investors that own horse slaughter houses to defeat H.R. 503 which would ban the sale, transport, and possession of horses in interstate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wisconsin-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/02/horse-slaughterers-strategy-revealed.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Kentucky Blogging &amp; Updates: HORSE SLAUGHTERERS' STRATEGY REVEALED</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-08:/commentary/4280793</id>
    <updated>2009-02-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 503, which is pending in Congress would stop them from using American horses for horsemeat served as a delicacy in fine restaurants primarily in parts of Asia, Europe and South America. These resolutions are worded almost ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kentucky-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/02/horse-slaughterers-strategy-revealed_09.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-02-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 503 - From WY State Rep Sue Wallis - As most of you are aware, another ban on the processing of horses for human consumption has been introduced in the U.S. Congress with the bill number HR 50... 3 days ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://getterdonegals.blogspot.com/2009/02/dear-president-obama.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-02-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
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I support HR 503 and 305 in the House of Representatives. I don't think fish are sea kittens. Is the issue PeTA or racing reform? Because if it is PeTA, I'm not interested. If it is necessary racing reform, I'm there with you. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://saratogatrack.blogspot.com/2009/02/stardom-bound-on-derby-trail-peta-where.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Wyoming Wants Horse Slaughter - The Petition Site</title>
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    <updated>2009-02-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
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They know the 1/09 reintroduction of the Conyers-Burton, HR 503, was a given to be passed into law. Of course all the Power Brokers, lobbyists, corrupt legislators would push, big time, to open slaughter houses. And again, and again, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/wyoming-wants-horse-slaughter&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>U.S. Against Equine Slaughter: Rep. Sue WalliS, the &quot;S&quot; behind ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-02-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>US Against Equine Slaughter </name>
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... sending or allowing our American Horses to be sent to slaughter, for any reason. Currently there are three bills pending in Congress that would end horse slaughter for human consumption, H.R. 503, S. 311, and most recently, HR 6598. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2009/02/sue-wallis-s-behind-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>I Will Act: Ending Horse Slaughter Permanently</title>
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    <updated>2009-02-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Please contact your U.S. Representative requesting they co-sponsor and vote &quot;yes&quot; for HR 503. Contact Congress &#183; Read Text Of The Bill ------------------------------------------------------------- HELP to stop Whaling ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2009/02/ending-horse-slaughter-permanently.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Wyoming blogging &amp; Updates: PLEASE LISTEN TODAY AND BE INFORMED!!!!!</title>
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    <updated>2009-02-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Simply call and say &quot; My name is ______and I am calling to ask Representative/Senator ______ to cosponsor and vote YES for The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503). They may ask your name and address and then they ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/02/please-listen-today-and-be-informed.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Horse Lovers - Take a Break! - The WashingtonWatch.com Blog</title>
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    <updated>2009-02-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The activity on H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, has gotten to be too much for our servers. Our bad: We&#226;&#8364;&#8482;ve had our bill pages set to display all comments and, with 2000+ comments, each hit on the bill page ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/blog/2009/02/07/horse-lovers-take-a-break/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Volunteers Assist in Washington Horse Rescue &#183; Horse Cents &#183; Northwest Horse Forum is launched &#183; Support H.R. 503 &#183; Support H.R. 305 &#183; &#226;&#8211;&#186; 2008 (18). &#226;&#8211;&#186; December (15). The Math Just Doesn't Work! SLAUGHTERGATE!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washington1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/02/daffodil-arabian-horse-association-is.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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HR 503 cosponsor update - no new cosponsors reported by thomas.gov today, Friday Feb. 6. Not to worry - sometimes it takes a day or two for the paperwork to go through. As Alex reminds us daily, &quot;keep calling!&quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/02/barbaro_updates_764.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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&#226;&#8364;&#339;Amending Title 18 via the Conyers-Burton &#226;&#8364;&#339;Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009,&#226;&#8364;* H.R. 503, to combat an egregious form of animal cruelty has precedence. The US Congress has utilized this section of law for numerous ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://naturalhorseresource.blogspot.com/2009/02/five-ways-to-support-prevention-of.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AMERICAN TRADITIONAL BEEF: HR 503 - From WY State Rep Sue Wallis</title>
    <link href="http://atbeef.blogspot.com/2009/02/hr-503-from-wy-state-rep-sur-wallis.html" rel="alternate"/>
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As most of you are aware, another ban on the processing of horses for human consumption has been introduced in the U.S. Congress with the bill number HR 503. There are many individuals and groups who are determined to get information ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://atbeef.blogspot.com/2009/02/hr-503-from-wy-state-rep-sur-wallis.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>BlogTalkRadio - WFL ENDANGERED STREAM LIVE - Show Line Up</title>
    <link href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wflendangeredstreamlive/blog/2009/02/05/Show-Line-Up" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-04:/commentary/4252861</id>
    <updated>2009-02-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>WFL ENDANGERED STREAM LIVE | BlogTalkRadio Feed </name>
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For the support and cosponsorship of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, bill H.R.503/S.311, H.R.305 and bill H.R.6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act. SIGN NOW! Save Wild Horses and Burros from Slaughter! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wflendangeredstreamlive/blog/2009/02/05/Show-Line-Up&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>U.S. Against Equine Slaughter: HSUS Sets the Record Straight</title>
    <link href="http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2009/02/hsus-sets-record-straight.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-04:/commentary/4252860</id>
    <updated>2009-02-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Against Equine Slaughter </name>
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... our American Horses to be sent to slaughter, for any reason. Currently there are three bills pending in Congress that would end horse slaughter for human consumption, H.R. 503, S. 311, and most recently, HR 6598. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2009/02/hsus-sets-record-straight.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Wild for Life Foundation Action News: Saving America's Horses</title>
    <link href="http://wildforlifeactionnews.blogspot.com/2009/02/saving-americas-horses.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-04:/commentary/4239873</id>
    <updated>2009-02-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wild for Life Foundation Action News </name>
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For the support and cosponsorship of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, bill H.R.503/S.311, H.R.305 and bill H.R.6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act. SIGN NOW! Save Wild Horses and Burros from Slaughter! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wildforlifeactionnews.blogspot.com/2009/02/saving-americas-horses.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Tracking Barbaro's Brothers | Nicanor...Doing Fine | BloodHorse ...</title>
    <link href="http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/nicanor/archive/2009/02/03/nicanor-sidelined-for-now.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-02:/commentary/4358637</id>
    <updated>2009-02-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tracking Barbaro's Brothers </name>
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I have seen ony one other person comment on HR 503. Which does NOT address horses breaking down on the track, which you claim people are getting fed up with. Nothing you listed addresses safety of horses on the track. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/nicanor/archive/2009/02/03/nicanor-sidelined-for-now.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>U.S. Against Equine Slaughter: Former Lawyer Charged w/ Animal ...</title>
    <link href="http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2009/02/sc-lawyer-charged-w-animal-cruelty.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-02:/commentary/4230882</id>
    <updated>2009-02-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Against Equine Slaughter </name>
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... sending or allowing our American Horses to be sent to slaughter, for any reason. Currently there are three bills pending in Congress that would end horse slaughter for human consumption, H.R. 503, S. 311, and most recently, HR 6598. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2009/02/sc-lawyer-charged-w-animal-cruelty.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>North Carolina Blogging and Updates: 18 New Co-sponsors!</title>
    <link href="http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2009/02/18-new-co-sponsors.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-02:/commentary/4221119</id>
    <updated>2009-02-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>North Carolina Blogging and Updates </name>
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September 2006 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; U.S. House of Representatives passes H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. The 109th Congress adjourns before the Senate can consider the bill. House vote: 263-146. March 2007 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; The United States Court ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2009/02/18-new-co-sponsors.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Wild Horse Advocates: USDA deems Western Oregon a natural disaster</title>
    <link href="http://wildhorsewarriors.blogspot.com/2009/02/usda-deems-western-oregon-natural.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-01:/commentary/4358638</id>
    <updated>2009-02-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wild Horse Advocates </name>
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WildEarth Gardians Speak Out Against Gov't Waste &#183; The New HR 503 &#183; Salazar cites ethical lapses at Interior Dept. Ambitious Plan Considered to Save Nevada's Wild Ho... Activists buy plot to halt Airport expansion &#183; Activist bi&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wildhorsewarriors.blogspot.com/2009/02/usda-deems-western-oregon-natural.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Pennsylvanians Against Horse Slaughter: There Is NO Ban on Horse ...</title>
    <link href="http://humanityforhorses.blogspot.com/2009/02/there-is-no-ban-on-horse-slaughter-in.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-01:/commentary/4210452</id>
    <updated>2009-02-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pennsylvanians Against Horse Slaughter </name>
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Contact your representative today and ask them to support HR 503, the bill that will ban horseslaughter for human consumption. Lori Hackman lives in Geneva, Ill. She is a horse owner and advocates on behalf of horse welfare. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://humanityforhorses.blogspot.com/2009/02/there-is-no-ban-on-horse-slaughter-in.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Horses Out of the Gate Quickly in 111th - KHOU Animal Attraction</title>
    <link href="http://www.beloblog.com/KHOU_Animal_Attraction/2009/02/horses-out-of-t.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-01:/commentary/4210451</id>
    <updated>2009-02-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KHOU Animal Attraction </name>
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Dan Burton (R-Ind.) have reintroduced their bill, H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act. Previous bills to end horse slaughter have been blocked by some western lawmakers and committee chairs aligned with the agribusiness ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.beloblog.com/KHOU_Animal_Attraction/2009/02/horses-out-of-t.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Wyoming blogging &amp; Updates: Guilty Verdict in Montana Horse Abuse Case</title>
    <link href="http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/02/guilty-verdict-in-montana-horse-abuse.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-01:/commentary/4199003</id>
    <updated>2009-02-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wyoming blogging &amp; Updates </name>
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Simply call and say &quot; My name is ______and I am calling to ask Representative/Senator ______ to cosponsor and vote YES for The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503). They may ask your name and address and then they will say thank ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/02/guilty-verdict-in-montana-horse-abuse.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>North Dakota to get Horse Slaughter Plant? - The Petition Site</title>
    <link href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/north-dakota-to-get-horse-slaughter-plant/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-31:/commentary/9036662</id>
    <updated>2009-01-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Animal Welfare petitions - Care2: ThePetitionSi... </name>
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Be sure to tell your representatives to vote YES on HR 503. However, if two North Dakota politicians have their way, their will be a new horse slaughter plant built in their state, despite the pending federal legislation. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/north-dakota-to-get-horse-slaughter-plant/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AR Legislature Asks for Horse-Slaughter Plant - The Petition Site</title>
    <link href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/ak-legislature-asks-for-horse-slaughter-plant/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-31:/commentary/8937656</id>
    <updated>2009-01-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Animal Welfare petitions - Care2: ThePetitionSi... </name>
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&amp;lt;BR&amp;gt;29&amp;lt;BR&amp;gt;30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Eighty31&amp;lt;BR&amp;gt;seventh General Assembly of the State of Arkansas urges the Congress of the&amp;lt;BR&amp;gt;32 United States to oppose S. 311 and HR 503 of the 110th Congre&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/ak-legislature-asks-for-horse-slaughter-plant/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Arkansas Legislature Toughens Animal Cruelty Laws but asks for ...</title>
    <link href="http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2009/02/arkansas-legislature-toughens-animal.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-31:/commentary/4261545</id>
    <updated>2009-01-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Against Equine Slaughter </name>
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ARKANSAS LEGISLATURE: LOCAL IMPACT : Curbing cruelty Animal bill passes House with ease BY TRISH HOLLENBECK Northwest Arkansas Times Posted on Sunday, February 1, 2009 An animal cruelty bill sponsored by a local legislator, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2009/02/arkansas-legislature-toughens-animal.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>North Dakota to get Horse Slaughter Plant? - The Petition Site</title>
    <link href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/north-dakota-to-get-horse-slaughter-plant" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-31:/commentary/4230881</id>
    <updated>2009-01-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Animal Welfare petitions - Care2: ThePetitionSi... </name>
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Be sure to tell your representatives to vote YES on HR 503. However, if two North Dakota politicians have their way, their will be a new horse slaughter plant built in their state, despite the pending federal legislation. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/north-dakota-to-get-horse-slaughter-plant&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Milford, CT 2009 Environmental Legislative Hot Spot: It's almost ...</title>
    <link href="http://ctenvirolegislation.blogspot.com/2009/02/its-almost-valentines-day-do-something.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-31:/commentary/4199005</id>
    <updated>2009-01-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Milford, CT 2009 Environmental Legislative... </name>
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The Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503) will prohibit the barbaric slaughter of American horses for human consumption, including the transport of horses to Mexico and Canada for this purpose. TAKE ACTION ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ctenvirolegislation.blogspot.com/2009/02/its-almost-valentines-day-do-something.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>AMERICAN TRADITIONAL BEEF: IMPORTANT!! Federal Bill on Ban ...</title>
    <link href="http://atbeef.blogspot.com/2009/02/important-federal-bill-on-ban-transport.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-31:/commentary/4199002</id>
    <updated>2009-01-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AMERICAN TRADITIONAL BEEF </name>
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On January 14, 2009 Representative John Conyers (D-MI)re-introduced the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009(H.R.503). The bill, which has sixty cosponsors, was referred tothe House Committee on the Judiciary. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://atbeef.blogspot.com/2009/02/important-federal-bill-on-ban-transport.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>AR Legislature Asks for Horse-Slaughter Plant - The Petition Site</title>
    <link href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/ak-legislature-asks-for-horse-slaughter-plant" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-31:/commentary/4199001</id>
    <updated>2009-01-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Animal Welfare petitions - Care2: ThePetitionSi... </name>
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seventh General Assembly of the State of Arkansas urges the Congress of the 32 United States to oppose S. 311 and H.R. 503 of the 110th Congress and to 33 support the processing of horses in the United States and internationally. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/ak-legislature-asks-for-horse-slaughter-plant&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Something About Barbaro: New Anti-Slaughter Legislation Introduced ...</title>
    <link href="http://somethingaboutbarbaro.blogspot.com/2009/01/new-anti-slaughter-legislation.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-30:/commentary/4199006</id>
    <updated>2009-01-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Something About Barbaro </name>
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The legislation, HR 503, appropriately named the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, is essentially the same as HR 6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008, which never received a full House vote. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://somethingaboutbarbaro.blogspot.com/2009/01/new-anti-slaughter-legislation.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>American Herds: Taboo</title>
    <link href="http://americanherds.blogspot.com/2009/01/taboo.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-30:/commentary/4190619</id>
    <updated>2009-01-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Herds </name>
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&quot;Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act&quot; &#183; Washington Watch's Opinion Poll &amp; &#183; Comments Still Open on H.R. 503. HSUS's TOP 100 &#183; Submit Your Suggestions Now! NATIONAL WILD HORSE &amp; BURRO ADVISORY BOARD NOMINATIONS NO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://americanherds.blogspot.com/2009/01/taboo.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>News from the Animal Welfare Institute: AWI Press Release: Animal ...</title>
    <link href="http://animalwelfareinstitute.blogspot.com/2009/01/awi-press-release-animal-welfare.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-29:/commentary/4181661</id>
    <updated>2009-01-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News from the Animal Welfare Institute </name>
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Congress is currently considering the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503), which will protect American horses from this brutal trade. ##30##. Posted by Animal Welfare Institute at 4:07 PM. Labels: abandoned animal; abuse; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://animalwelfareinstitute.blogspot.com/2009/01/awi-press-release-animal-welfare.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>U.S. Against Equine Slaughter: The Abandoned Horse Reward Fund</title>
    <link href="http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2009/01/abandoned-horse-reward-fund.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-29:/commentary/4181659</id>
    <updated>2009-01-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Against Equine Slaughter </name>
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Congress is currently considering the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503), which will protect American horses from this brutal trade. ##30## For further information contact: Chris Heyde, 202-446-2142. Liz Ross, 202-497-6780 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2009/01/abandoned-horse-reward-fund.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>More Horses Left Behind: Blame the Economy | Flathead Beacon</title>
    <link href="http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/more_horses_left_behind_blame_the_economy/7920/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-29:/commentary/4181658</id>
    <updated>2009-01-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Flathead Beacon Headlines </name>
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Contact your representative today and ask them to support HR 503, the bill that will ban horseslaughter for human consumption. Lori Hackman lives in Geneva, Ill. She is a horse owner and advocates on behalf of horse welfare. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/more_horses_left_behind_blame_the_economy/7920/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Missoulian: Program offers equine evaluation, euthanasia services</title>
    <link href="http://missoulian.com/articles/2009/01/30/news/mtregional/znews17.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-29:/commentary/4168255</id>
    <updated>2009-01-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News/mtregional from missoulian.com </name>
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If you support euthanasia and find the idea of stabbing a horse to death abhorrent, please call your US Representative and ask for support of HR 503, The American Horse Slaughter Protection Amendment. &quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://missoulian.com/articles/2009/01/30/news/mtregional/znews17.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>PRCA LIVESTOCK WELFARE UPDATE</title>
    <link href="http://wolfbites.blogspot.com/2009/01/prca-livestock-welfare-update.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-28:/commentary/4210453</id>
    <updated>2009-01-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WOLFBITES </name>
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January 2009 Update From: Cindy Schonholtz :: Rodeo Animal Welfare/Animal Rights Issues :: Legislative/Regulatory News :: Animal Health /ID Articles :: Legislation and Regulation :: General Animal Rights Articles :: Useful Links ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wolfbites.blogspot.com/2009/01/prca-livestock-welfare-update.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/01/barbaro_updates_756.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-27:/commentary/5388356</id>
    <updated>2009-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
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Just came on to the great news of 6 new cosponsors for HR 503 (and a bunch for HR 305 as well). In updating my own calling list, I noted that only 2 of the 6 new cosponsors were on our list (that is, list of cosponsors of HR 6598 who ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/01/barbaro_updates_756.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/01/barbaro_updates_756.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-27:/commentary/4286706</id>
    <updated>2009-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
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In updating my own calling list, I noted that only 2 of the 6 new cosponsors were on our list (that is, list of cosponsors of HR 6598 who hadn't signed to HR 503 yet). That means we are gaining cosponsors from NEW horse supporters - a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/01/barbaro_updates_756.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>TAKE ACTION'S: &quot;111th Congress Starts With Important Animal ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/363754298/1029205" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-27:/commentary/4286704</id>
    <updated>2009-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network - Brain Food found by... </name>
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Your message re: H.R. 503, the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009, has been sent. Thank you, Brenda! noted. :-). &lt;flag as inappropriate&gt;. Why is this inappropriate? Send Report ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/363754298/1029205&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Missoulian: Program offers equine evaluation, euthanasia services</title>
    <link href="http://www.missoulian.com/articles/2009/01/30/news/mtregional/znews17.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-27:/commentary/4221120</id>
    <updated>2009-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News/mtregional from missoulian.com </name>
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If you support euthanasia and find the idea of stabbing a horse to death abhorrent, please call your US Representative and ask for support of HR 503, The American Horse Slaughter Protection Amendment. &quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.missoulian.com/articles/2009/01/30/news/mtregional/znews17.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Washington Blogging &amp; Updates: Abandoned Horse Reward Fund Announced!</title>
    <link href="http://washington1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/01/abandoned-horse-reward-fund-announced.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-27:/commentary/4168256</id>
    <updated>2009-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Blogging &amp; Updates </name>
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Congress is currently considering the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503), which will protect American horses from this brutal trade. For further information contact: Chris Heyde, 202-446-2142. Liz Ross, 202-497-6780 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washington1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/01/abandoned-horse-reward-fund-announced.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Mad Cows and Martyred Horses: Mad Cow News, 2003: The More Things ...</title>
    <link href="http://madcowhorses.blogspot.com/2009/01/mad-cow-news-2003-more-things-change.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-27:/commentary/4156653</id>
    <updated>2009-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mad Cows and Martyred Horses </name>
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The New HR 503 - With the 111th Congress comes a new opportunity to end the transport of American horses for slaughter in Mexico and Canada: please call your U.S. Represent... 1 day ago. The Anti-Association American Quarter Horse ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://madcowhorses.blogspot.com/2009/01/mad-cow-news-2003-more-things-change.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Michael Markarian: Your Government Needs You</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-markarian/your-government-needs-you_b_160892.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-27:/commentary/4156649</id>
    <updated>2009-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politics on HuffingtonPost.com </name>
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Let them know up front what you are asking them to do, and refer to bills by their numbers and names -- such as, &quot;I want Representative Smith to co-sponsor H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act.&quot; Be sure to explain any jargon ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-markarian/your-government-needs-you_b_160892.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Kentucky Blogging &amp; Updates: LIVE FEED ON SATURDAY FEB 7th 3 PM ...</title>
    <link href="http://kentucky-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/01/live-feed-on-saturday-feb-7th-3-pm-with.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-27:/commentary/4144874</id>
    <updated>2009-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kentucky Blogging &amp; Updates </name>
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As a constituent, I'm calling to urge Representative [name] to co-sponsor H.R. 503, the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, a bill that was just reintroduced to prevent horses from being cruelly slaughtered for human ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kentucky-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/01/live-feed-on-saturday-feb-7th-3-pm-with.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/01/barbaro_updates_755.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-26:/commentary/4168257</id>
    <updated>2009-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
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The strategy now is to gain co-sponsors for HR 503, the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009. Please call upon your own Representatives if they have not yet co-sponsored HR 503. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/01/barbaro_updates_755.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Louisiana Blogging &amp; Updates: FROM JOHN HOLLAND</title>
    <link href="http://louisiana-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/01/from-john-holland.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-26:/commentary/4156651</id>
    <updated>2009-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Louisiana Blogging &amp; Updates </name>
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FROM JOHN HOLLAND &#183; Current Co-Sponsors of HR 503 &#183; This horses, and thousands like him, suffered a br... Stop Inhumane Horse Transport &#183; &#226;&#8211;&#186; 2008 (8). &#226;&#8211;&#186; December (7). IDEAS FOR CHANGE IN AMERICA &#183; How Compassionate is L&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://louisiana-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/01/from-john-holland.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Wyoming blogging &amp; Updates: FROM JOHN HOLLAND</title>
    <link href="http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/01/from-john-holland.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-26:/commentary/4156648</id>
    <updated>2009-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wyoming blogging &amp; Updates </name>
    </author>
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Simply call and say &quot; My name is ______and I am calling to ask Representative/Senator ______ to cosponsor and vote YES for The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503). They may ask your name and address and then they will say thank ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/01/from-john-holland.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>U.S. Against Equine Slaughter: AK Legislature Wants Horse ...</title>
    <link href="http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2009/01/ak-legislature-wants-horse-slaughter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-26:/commentary/4144875</id>
    <updated>2009-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Against Equine Slaughter </name>
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seventh General Assembly of the State of Arkansas urges the Congress of the 32 United States to oppose S. 311 and H.R. 503 of the 110th Congress and to 33 support the processing of horses in the United States and internationally. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2009/01/ak-legislature-wants-horse-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 503 Bill To End Horse Slaughter Reintroduced</title>
    <link href="http://oklahoma1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/01/hr-503-bill-to-end-horse-slaughter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-25:/commentary/4252862</id>
    <updated>2009-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Oklahomans Against Horse Slaughter </name>
    </author>
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BILL TO END HORSE SLAUGHTER REINTRODUCED Washington, DC (January 15, 2009) &#226;&#8364;&#8220; The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503), was reintroduced yesterday by House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) and Representative Dan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://oklahoma1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/01/hr-503-bill-to-end-horse-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Republic of Angola (Xyami): Michael Markarian: Animals &amp; Politics</title>
    <link href="http://republica-de-angola.blogspot.com/2009/01/michael-markarian-animals-politics_26.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-25:/commentary/4168258</id>
    <updated>2009-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Republic of Angola (Xyami) </name>
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Let them know up front what you are asking them to do, and refer to bills by their numbers and names&#226;&#8364;&#8221;such as, &quot;I want Representative Smith to co-sponsor H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act.&quot; Be sure to explain ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://republica-de-angola.blogspot.com/2009/01/michael-markarian-animals-politics_26.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Michael Markarian: Animals &amp; Politics: Your Government Needs You</title>
    <link href="http://hslf.typepad.com/political_animal/2009/01/your-government-needs-you.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-25:/commentary/4134677</id>
    <updated>2009-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Michael Markarian: Animals &amp; Politics </name>
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Let them know up front what you are asking them to do, and refer to bills by their numbers and names&#226;&#8364;&#8221;such as, &#226;&#8364;&#339;I want Representative Smith to co-sponsor H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act.&#226;&#8364;* Be sure to explain any jargon that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hslf.typepad.com/political_animal/2009/01/your-government-needs-you.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Wayne Pacelle: A Humane Nation</title>
    <link href="http://hsus.typepad.com/wayne/2009/01/horse-of-the-year.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-25:/commentary/4134676</id>
    <updated>2009-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wayne Pacelle: A Humane Nation </name>
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Dan Burton introduced H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009, to prohibit the horse slaughter industry from trying to set up shop in the U.S. and to prevent our horses from being exported across our borders for slaughter ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hsus.typepad.com/wayne/2009/01/horse-of-the-year.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Advocates for Agriculture: Banning a Food Source</title>
    <link href="http://advocatesforag.blogspot.com/2009/01/banning-food-source.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-25:/commentary/4134673</id>
    <updated>2009-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Advocates for Agriculture </name>
    </author>
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Dan Burton (R-Ind.) HR 503, the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, prohibits the transport, sale, delivery, or export of horses for slaughter for human consumption. It also criminalizes the purchase, sale, delivery, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://advocatesforag.blogspot.com/2009/01/banning-food-source.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Wild Horse Advocates: The New HR 503</title>
    <link href="http://wildhorsewarriors.blogspot.com/2009/01/new-hr-503.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-25:/commentary/4134672</id>
    <updated>2009-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wild Horse Advocates </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The New HR 503. With the 111th Congress comes a new opportunity to end the transport of American horses for slaughter in Mexico and Canada: please call your U.S. Representative and urge him/her to co-sponsor the newly-introduced ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wildhorsewarriors.blogspot.com/2009/01/new-hr-503.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Headbanger &#194;&#171; Live Free Or Die</title>
    <link href="http://slowburningfuse.wordpress.com/2009/01/26/headbanger/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-25:/commentary/4125730</id>
    <updated>2009-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Live Free Or Die </name>
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January 26, 2009 at 6:42 pm &#194;&#183; Filed under Personal Commentary and tagged: Barack Obama, change, Obama, The Who. A member of a private forum I visit posted a remark the other day, of how they were SO Proud of America they were and of ALL ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://slowburningfuse.wordpress.com/2009/01/26/headbanger/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Anne For Animals: Help Horses!</title>
    <link href="http://anneforanimals.blogspot.com/2009/01/help-horses.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-24:/commentary/4181660</id>
    <updated>2009-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Anne For Animals </name>
    </author>
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The Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503) would prohibit the slaughter of horses for human consumption as well as making it illegal to send horses to Mexico and Canada for the same reason. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://anneforanimals.blogspot.com/2009/01/help-horses.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>U.S. Against Equine Slaughter: ND Legislators Want New Horse ...</title>
    <link href="http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2009/01/nd-legislators-want-new-horse-slaughter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-24:/commentary/4134675</id>
    <updated>2009-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Against Equine Slaughter </name>
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... sending or allowing our American Horses to be sent to slaughter, for any reason. Currently there are three bills pending in Congress that would end horse slaughter for human consumption, H.R. 503, S. 311, and most recently, HR 6598. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unnecessaryevils.blogspot.com/2009/01/nd-legislators-want-new-horse-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>&#226;&#8364;&#339;Evangelical Principles&#226;&#8364;* &#194;&#171; Live Free Or Die</title>
    <link href="http://slowburningfuse.wordpress.com/2009/01/25/evangelical-principles/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-24:/commentary/4119818</id>
    <updated>2009-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Live Free Or Die </name>
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H.Res.34 Recognizing Israel's right to defend itself against attacks from Gaza, reaffirming the United States' strong support for Israel, and supporting the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. H.R.503 To amend title 18, United States ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://slowburningfuse.wordpress.com/2009/01/25/evangelical-principles/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Arkansas Blogging and Updates: Text of H.R. 503</title>
    <link href="http://arkansas-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/01/text-of-hr-503.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-23:/commentary/7156252</id>
    <updated>2009-01-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arkansas Blogging and Updates </name>
    </author>
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111th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 503. To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 14, 2009Mr. CONYERS (for himself, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansas-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/01/text-of-hr-503.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Current Co-Sponsors of HR 503</title>
    <link href="http://utah-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/01/current-co-sponsors-of-hr-503.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-23:/commentary/5388364</id>
    <updated>2009-01-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Utah Blogging &amp;amp; Updates </name>
    </author>
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Rep Ackerman, Gary L. [NY-5] - 1/14/2009 Rep Berkley, Shelley [NV-1] - 1/14/2009 Rep Bilbray, Brian P. [CA-50] - 1/14/2009 Rep Bono Mack, Mary [CA-45] - 1/14/2009 Rep Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [GU] - 1/14/2009 Rep Brown, Henry E., Jr. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://utah-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/01/current-co-sponsors-of-hr-503.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Stuff Dutch people like #3: horse meat &#194;&#171; Art &amp; writing by Danielle ...</title>
    <link href="http://dlatman.com/2009/01/24/stuff-dutch-people-like-3-horse-meat/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-23:/commentary/4210454</id>
    <updated>2009-01-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Art &amp; writing by Danielle Latman </name>
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And that is why a bill has been *reintroduced in Washington, DC this January, 2009 to ban horse slaughter: The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503). The fact is, people in the United States do not eat horse meat. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dlatman.com/2009/01/24/stuff-dutch-people-like-3-horse-meat/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HORSES IN NEED OF YOUR HELP! PLEASE BE THEIR VOICE!</title>
    <link href="http://puttinghorsesfirst.blogspot.com/2009/01/after-reading-this-documentary-i-had-to.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-23:/commentary/4115407</id>
    <updated>2009-01-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HORSES IN NEED OF YOUR HELP! PLEASE BE... </name>
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I hope and pray that everyone who sees this documentary will join forces and take action by demanding that Congress immediately enact the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (H.R.503 and S.311). I hope and pray that everyone who ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://puttinghorsesfirst.blogspot.com/2009/01/after-reading-this-documentary-i-had-to.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Wyoming blogging &amp; Updates: Current list of Co-Sponsors of HR 503</title>
    <link href="http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/01/current-list-of-co-sponsors-of-hr-503.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-23:/commentary/4115090</id>
    <updated>2009-01-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wyoming blogging &amp; Updates </name>
    </author>
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Simply call and say &quot; My name is ______and I am calling to ask Representative/Senator ______ to cosponsor and vote YES for The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503). They may ask your name and address and then they will say thank ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wyoming-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/01/current-list-of-co-sponsors-of-hr-503.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Louisiana Blogging &amp; Updates: Current Co-Sponsors of HR 503</title>
    <link href="http://louisiana-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/01/current-co-sponsors-of-hr-503.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-23:/commentary/4115036</id>
    <updated>2009-01-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Louisiana Blogging &amp; Updates </name>
    </author>
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Current Co-Sponsors of HR 503 &#183; Rep Ackerman, Gary L. [NY-5] - 1/14/2009. Rep Berkley, Shelley [NV-1] - 1/14/2009. Rep Bilbray, Brian P. [CA-50] - 1/14/2009. Rep Bono Mack, Mary [CA-45] - 1/14/2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://louisiana-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/01/current-co-sponsors-of-hr-503.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>3 Bills Pending Review &#194;&#171; Live Free Or Die</title>
    <link href="http://slowburningfuse.wordpress.com/2009/01/25/3-bills-pending-review/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-23:/commentary/4113025</id>
    <updated>2009-01-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Live Free Or Die </name>
    </author>
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January 25, 2009 at 7:53 am &#194;&#183; Filed under Legislation - State and tagged: HB 524, HCR 10, HCR 9, Legislation - State, New Hampshire, NH &#183; HCR9: Urging the United States Senate to ratify the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://slowburningfuse.wordpress.com/2009/01/25/3-bills-pending-review/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Seven &#226;&#8364;&#339;Firearms&#226;&#8364;* Bills&#226;&#8364;&#166; &#194;&#171; Live Free Or Die</title>
    <link href="http://slowburningfuse.wordpress.com/2009/01/24/seven-firearms-bills/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-23:/commentary/4110306</id>
    <updated>2009-01-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Live Free Or Die </name>
    </author>
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January 24, 2009 at 8:14 pm &#194;&#183; Filed under New Hampshire and tagged: guns, second amendment, self-defense &#183; Currently, there are 7 bills before the 111th Congress in Washington regarding Gun Rights&#226;&#8364;&#166; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://slowburningfuse.wordpress.com/2009/01/24/seven-firearms-bills/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congress Addressing Horse Slaughter Cruelty in Federal Legislation ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-22:/commentary/4199004</id>
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September 2006 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; U.S. House of Representatives passes H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. The 109th Congress adjourns before the Senate can consider the bill. House vote: 263-146. September 2005 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; U.S. Senate approves ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://horsecircuitnews.com/newshorsefeatures/congress-addressing-horse-slaughter-cruelty-in-federal-legislation.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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So, 2008 was another fail, after the victories of 2007 in closing down the last equine slaughter houses in our country Congress did not get bills to keep our horses from being sent to Mexico and Canada for slaughter. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://saigh-allaidh.livejournal.com/368903.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Update 4470: The track at Oaklawn Park will be opening late this morning, if at all. More cold weather. We now have a new bill in the House, HR 503, to end horse slaughter at the Federal level, so it is time to get back to work. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/01/barbaro_updates_750.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Representatives John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI), House Judiciary Committee Chairman, and Representative Dan Burton (R-IN) have reintroduced H.R. 503 The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act. Please urge your Representatives to sponsor this bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sacredhorse.livejournal.com/7039.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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     &#160;  &#160;  On January 14, 2009 Representative John Conyers (D-MI) re-introduced the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 (&lt;strong class=&quot;keyword&quot;&gt;H.R.503&lt;/strong&gt;).&#160; The bill, which has sixty cosponsors, was referred&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://steedread.com/?p=387&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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I called Rep Conyers office this morning asking whether language of new HR 503 is identical to last session's HR 6598 (w/o amendment). Was transferred to the Rep's Press Sec who was very cordial; asked me to 'put it in writing' and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/01/barbaro_updates_751.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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On January 14, 2009 Representative John Conyers (D-MI) re-introduced the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 (H.R.503) &#226;&#8364;&#166; , sale, delivery, or receiving in interstate or foreign commerce of a horse or horse meat with the intent that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://forsale.pn/forsale/posts-about-for-sale-as-of-january-22-2009-24/01/22/2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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On January 14, 2009 Representative John Conyers (D-MI) re-introduced the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 (HR503). The bill, which has sixty cosponsors, was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.steedread.com/?p=387&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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September 2006 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; U.S. House of Representatives passes H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. The 109th Congress adjourns before the Senate can consider the bill. House vote: 263-146 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://northernhorse.com/blog/index.php/2009/01/22/new-us-slaughter-legislation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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First is HR 503 which would prohibit the transport of equine for the purpose of slaughter or the possession of horse flesh for the purpose of human consumption. It currently has 60 cosponsors with Rep Conyers as the sponsor. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hooflinks.blogspot.com/2009/01/equine-welfare-bills-introduced.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Like past legislation (the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act), the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503) will prohibit the sale and transport of horses for slaughter for human consumption, including horses ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/gsd/bulletins_read/260102.html?pagen=1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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seventh General Assembly of the State of Arkansas urges the Congress of the 32 United States to oppose S. 311 and H.R. 503 of the 110th Congress and to 33 support the processing of horses in the United States and internationally. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s311/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503) will prohibit the barbaric slaughter of American horses for human consumption, including the transport of horses to Mexico and Canada for this purpose. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://earthblips.dailyradar.com/story/traditional_coffee_farms_improve_tree_biodiversity/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R. 503 would put an end to this practice by prohibiting the transport of America&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s horses to foreign countries for slaughter. Please contact your representative now and urge him or her to cosponsor and support H.R. 503. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://elijahsharma.wordpress.com/2009/01/22/advocacy-alert-prevention-of-equine-cruelty-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Rep John Conyers (MI-14) introduced HR 503 on January 14, 2009. The legislation will prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. In other words, it will be illegal for people to transport horses to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://philosopheforum.blogspot.com/2009/01/desperate-for-old-fashioned-horse-sense.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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We commend Chairman Conyers and Representative Burton for taking the lead once again to end this cruel practice through introduction of H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act,&quot; said Heyde. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977565073&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697240429&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Blog Archive. Blog Archive, January (4), December (3), November (2), October (3), September (3), August (4), July (4), May (2), April (10), March (2), January (5), December (1), November (3), May (5), April (2), March (2), February (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mnzenithman.blogspot.com/2009/01/its-new-day-of-personal-responsiblity.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Michael Markarian presents an argument for support of H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act. Every month, thousands of ex-racehorses, work horses, and family ponies are crammed into double-decker trucks where they can barely ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://oldfeminist.blogspot.com/2009/01/horses-and-bananas.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R.503 To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. H.R.2 Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 &#183; H.R.600 To revise the requirements ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://slowburningfuse.wordpress.com/2009/01/20/sen-jeanne-shaheen-sponsors-veterans-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503) will prohibit the barbaric slaughter of American horses for human consumption, including the transport of horses to Mexico and Canada for this purpose. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://earthblips.dailyradar.com/story/wal_mart_mexico_inaugurates_largest_sun_operated/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503) will prohibit the barbaric slaughter of American horses for human consumption, including the transport of horses to Mexico and Canada for this purpose. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://earthblips.dailyradar.com/story/homemade_from_the_heart_print_pattern_paper_s_eco/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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We commend Chairman Conyers and Representative Burton for taking the lead once again to end this cruel practice through introduction of H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act,&quot; said Heyde. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977565073&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697240800&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R.503 To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. H.R.2 Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 &#183; H.R.600 To revise the requirements ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://slowburningfuse.wordpress.com/2009/01/19/pro-liberty-watchlist/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Please Support The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society -------------------------------------------------------------- HR 503 (111th): Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (PECA) Please contact your U.S. Representative requesting they ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iwillact.blogspot.com/2009/01/contact-oprah.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Did you see my post about bill H.R. 503 which would stop the transport of our horses to Mexico and Canada for slaughter? If not, please check it out. Our calls to our representatives are needed to find as many co-sponsors as possible. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bharp78.blogspot.com/2009/01/rural-january.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R.503 To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. H.R.2 Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 &#183; H.R.600 To revise the requirements ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://slowburningfuse.wordpress.com/2009/01/19/arrested-for-blogging/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R.503 To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. H.R.2 Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 &#183; H.R.40 Commission to Study ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://slowburningfuse.wordpress.com/2009/01/19/sanctity/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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We commend Chairman Conyers and Representative Burton for taking the lead once again to end this cruel practice through introduction of H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act,&#226;&#8364;* said Heyde. Posted by JoAnn Livingston at 8:17 PM ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dawggieblawg.blogspot.com/2009/01/bill-to-end-horse-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The 111th Congress just began last week, and the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 503, has already been introduced. With thousands of horses a month being shipped over the border to Mexico and Canada where they are ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://whispr.multiply.com/journal/item/2384/U.S._Citizens_SPEAK_OUT_FOR_OUR_HORSES&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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In the 110th Congress, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 (H.R. 2764) bans appropriated funds and user fees for inspection of horses for human food. Pending H.R. 503 and S. 311 also would ban horse slaughter. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eoearth.org/article/Horse_Slaughter_Prevention_Bills_and_Issues&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Horse Cents &#183; Northwest Horse Forum is launched &#183; Support H.R. 503 &#183; Support H.R. 305 &#183; &#226;&#8211;&#186; 2008 (18). &#226;&#8211;&#186; December (15). The Math Just Doesn't Work! SLAUGHTERGATE!! CONTINUED.... Ken Salazar Re-Posting &#183; IGA Ho&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washington1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/01/horse-cents.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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reintroduced their bill, H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act. Previous bills to end horse slaughter have been blocked by some western lawmakers and committee chairs aligned with the agribusiness industry, but now it&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s time to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.popmartian.com/politrix/2009/01/michael-markarian-horses-out-of-the-gate-quickly-in-111th/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Dan Burton (R-Ind.) have reintroduced their bill, H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act. Previous bills to end horse slaughter have been blocked by some western lawmakers and committee chairs aligned with the agribusiness ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-markarian/horses-out-of-the-gate-qu_b_158489.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Dan Burton (R-Ind.) havereintroduced their bill, H.R. 503, the Preventionof Equine Cruelty Act. Previous bills to end horse slaughter have beenblocked by some western lawmakers and committee chairs aligned with theagribusiness industry, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mashget.com/2009/01/17/michael-markarian-horses-out-of-the-gate-quickly-in-111th/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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September 2006 - US House of Representatives passes HR 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. The 109th Congress adjourns before the Senate can consider the bill. House vote: 263-146. * September 2005 - US Senate approves the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2009/01/070.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Every month, thousands of ex-racehorses, work horses, and family ponies are crammed into double-decker trucks where they can barely stand, and shipped hundreds of miles to Canada and Mexico. After arriving across the border, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hslf.typepad.com/political_animal/2009/01/horses_hr503.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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This is from the Humane Society to contact your Representative- Lorrie The 111th Congress just began last week, and the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, HR 503, has already been introduced. With thousands of horses a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trot.org/forum/showthread.php?t=3833&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Like past legislation (the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act), the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503) will prohibit the sale and transport of horses for slaughter for human consumption, including horses ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/gsd/bulletins_read/260102.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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However HR 503 passed and $65 million in export dollars, jobs across America shut down. That was only the start as the auction market started to crash and horses stopped selling. That meant that the average person who had a horse or two ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bailoutamerica-silver.blogspot.com/2008/12/bailout-america.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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HR 503 is the bill that's currently sitting on the floor of the US House of Representatives. Its predecessor, HR 6598, was not passed by the last Congress. HR 503 will finally make it ilegal to transport all equines (horses, burros, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://puttinghorsesfirst.blogspot.com/2009/01/tell-us-congress-to-pass-hr-503-horse.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Northwest Horse Forum is launched &#183; Support H.R. 503 &#183; Support H.R. 305 &#183; &#226;&#8211;&#186; 2008 (18). &#226;&#8211;&#186; December (15). The Math Just Doesn't Work! SLAUGHTERGATE!! CONTINUED.... Ken Salazar Re-Posting &#183; IGA Horse Burgers &#183; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washington1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/01/northwest-horse-forum-is-launched.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The text of H.R.503 has not yet been received from GPO. Bills are generally sent to the Library of Congress from the Government Printing Office a day or two after they are introduced on the floor of the House or Senate. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/01/barbaro_updates_747.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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But in the 110th Congress, prior legislation, H.R. 503, was not enacted because it was blocked by House committee leaders and Western senators. Animal advocates hope the new bill will advance quickly in Chairman Conyers&#226;&#8364;&#8482; House Judiciary ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2009/01/congress-addressing-horse-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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We commend Chairman Conyers and Representative Burton for taking the lead once again to end this cruel practice through introduction of H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act,&quot; said Heyde. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977565073&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697247643&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Dan Burton (R-Ind.) have reintroduced their bill, H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act. Previous bills to end horse slaughter have been blocked by some western lawmakers and committee chairs aligned with the agribusiness ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://republica-de-angola.blogspot.com/2009/01/michael-markarian-animals-politics_16.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503) will prohibit the barbaric slaughter of American horses for human consumption, including the transport of horses to Mexico and Canada for this purpose.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/1017423&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Washington, DC (January 15, 2009) &#8211; The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503), was reintroduced yesterday by House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) and Representative Dan Burton (R-IN). They first introduced the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://idaho-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/01/support-hr-503.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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&#226;&#8364;&#339;The Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503) will prohibit the barbaric slaughter of American horses for human consumption, including the transport of horses to Mexico and Canada for this purpose. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.easyvegan.info/2009/01/15/easyvegan-link-sanctuary-2009-01-15/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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We commend Chairman Conyers and Representative Burton for taking the lead once again to end this cruel practice through introduction of H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act,&#226;&#8364;* said Heyde. ##30##. For further information contact ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://animalwelfareinstitute.blogspot.com/2009/01/bill-to-end-horse-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Wisconsin Blogging &amp; Updates: IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED!</title>
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We commend Chairman Conyers and Representative Burton for taking the lead once again to end this cruel practice through introduction of H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act,&#226;&#8364;* said Heyde. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wisconsin-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/01/immediate-action-needed.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 503: To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-01-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill in the US Congress: To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-503&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Support HR 503</title>
    <link href="http://washington1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/01/support-hr-503.html" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-01-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Washington, DC (January 15, 2009) &#226;&#8364;&#8220; The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503), was reintroduced yesterday by House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) and Representative Dan Burton (R-IN). They first introduced the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washington1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/01/support-hr-503.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Arizona Blogging &amp; Updates: Bill to End Horse Slaughter ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-01-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Arizona Blogging &amp; Updates </name>
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We commend Chairman Conyers and Representative Burton for taking the lead once again to end this cruel practice through introduction of H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act,&#226;&#8364;* said Heyde. ##30## For further information contact: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arizona1-aahsbloggingupdates.blogspot.com/2009/01/bill-to-end-horse-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>North Carolina Blogging and Updates: 60 Cosponsors for HR 503</title>
    <link href="http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2009/01/60-cosponsors-for-hr-503.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-14:/commentary/4051393</id>
    <updated>2009-01-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>North Carolina Blogging and Updates </name>
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Here is a list of the original cosponsors of HR 503. A quick call / fax / email to their offices (contact info found here) to thank these representatives would be a courteous thing to do. COSPONSORS(60), ALPHABETICAL ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://northcarolina-aahs-blogging.blogspot.com/2009/01/60-cosponsors-for-hr-503.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-14:/commentary/4045066</id>
    <updated>2009-01-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
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We commend Chairman Conyers and Representative Burton for taking the lead once again to end this cruel practice through introduction of H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act,&#226;&#8364;* said Heyde. ##30##. For further information contact ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/01/barbaro_updates_746.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Horse Slaughter Bill Back in Congress - Take Action &#194;&#171; Please Do ...</title>
    <link href="http://nothoney.wordpress.com/2009/01/15/horse-slaughter-bill-back-in-congress-take-action/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-14:/commentary/4045062</id>
    <updated>2009-01-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Please Do Not Tap On the Glass </name>
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Like past legislation (the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act), the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503) will prohibit the sale and transport of horses for slaughter for human consumption, including horses ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nothoney.wordpress.com/2009/01/15/horse-slaughter-bill-back-in-congress-take-action/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Horse slaughter bill introduced in 111th Congress -- TAKE AC ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/363754298/1016805" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-01-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Care2 News Network </name>
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The 111th Congress just began last week, and the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, HR 503, has already been introduced. With thousands of horses a month being shipped over the border to Mexico and Canada where they are ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/363754298/1016805&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress Addressing Horse Slaughter Cruelty in Federal Legislation ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-14:/commentary/4036377</id>
    <updated>2009-01-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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September 2006 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; U.S. House of Representatives passes H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. The 109th Congress adjourns before the Senate can consider the bill. House vote: 263-146; September 2005 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; U.S. Senate approves ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/congress_introduces_horse_slaughter_bill_011509.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Here&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s a New Bill About Horses - The WashingtonWatch.com Blog</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-14:/commentary/4025201</id>
    <updated>2009-01-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The WashingtonWatch.com Blog </name>
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Here&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s a new bill: H.R. 503, which would prohibit &#226;&#8364;&#339;certain conduct&#226;&#8364;* relating to the use of horses for human consumption. The text of the bill isn&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t available yet, but it may be the same as the bills with the same number in the 110th ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/blog/2009/01/15/heres-a-new-bill-about-horses/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>You call is needed &#194;&#171; tinkerbell&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s momma kat</title>
    <link href="http://tinkerbellsmommakat.wordpress.com/2009/01/15/you-call-is-needed/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-14:/commentary/4025200</id>
    <updated>2009-01-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>tinkerbell's momma kat </name>
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Please make a brief, polite phone call to your U.S. Representative to ask your Rep. to co-sponsor H.R. 503, the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act. Click here to look up your U.S. Representative and the phone number. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tinkerbellsmommakat.wordpress.com/2009/01/15/you-call-is-needed/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Northwest Horse Source News: Congress Addressing Horse Slaughter ...</title>
    <link href="http://nwhsnews.blogspot.com/2009/01/congress-addressing-horse-slaughter.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-14:/commentary/4020526</id>
    <updated>2009-01-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Northwest Horse Source News </name>
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September 2006 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; U.S. House of Representatives passes H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. The 109th Congress adjourns before the Senate can consider the bill. House vote: 263-146; September 2005 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; U.S. Senate approves ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nwhsnews.blogspot.com/2009/01/congress-addressing-horse-slaughter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Willie Nelson Supports Equine Outreach | Willie Nelson</title>
    <link href="http://willienelsonpri.com/peace/2177/willie-nelson-supports-equine-outreach.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-14:/commentary/4020525</id>
    <updated>2009-01-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Willie Nelson </name>
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Please join my family in support of the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503), which was reintroduced yesterday by House Judiciary Committe Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) and Representative Dan Burton (R-IN). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://willienelsonpri.com/peace/2177/willie-nelson-supports-equine-outreach.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Horse Slaughter Bill Back in Congress - Take Action &#194;&#171; Please Do ...</title>
    <link href="http://nothoney.com/2009/01/15/horse-slaughter-bill-back-in-congress-take-action/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-13:/commentary/4406488</id>
    <updated>2009-01-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Please Do Not Tap On the Glass </name>
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Like past legislation (the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act), the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503) will prohibit the sale and transport of horses for slaughter for human consumption, including horses ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nothoney.com/2009/01/15/horse-slaughter-bill-back-in-congress-take-action/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ANIMAL WELFARE INSTITUTE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BILL TO END HORSE ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-13:/commentary/4252863</id>
    <updated>2009-01-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>American Herds Equine Protection Extras </name>
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ANIMAL WELFARE INSTITUTE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BILL TO END HORSE SLAUGHTER REINTRODUCED. Washington, DC (January 13, 2009) &#226;&#8364;&#8220; The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503), was reintroduced today by House Judiciary Committee Chairman ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amherdsprotectx.blogspot.com/2009/01/animal-welfare-institute-for-immediate.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.17 Citizens' Self-Defense Act ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-13:/commentary/4156652</id>
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H.R.554 National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2009 &#194;&#183; H.R.17 Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 2009 &#194;&#183; H.R.197 National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009 &#194;&#183; H.R.503 To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit ce ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h17/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.Res.52 Providing for ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-13:/commentary/4123042</id>
    <updated>2009-01-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
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H.Res.52 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. H.R.503 To amend title 18, United States Code ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr52/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy :: News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/01/barbaro_updates_745.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-13:/commentary/4068360</id>
    <updated>2009-01-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's... </name>
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There had been an alert from AWI that this Bill was already introduced this week with a particular bill number, BUT have since learned that the powers that be are waiting so that this bill can be given the number HR 503. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2009/01/barbaro_updates_745.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.503: Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 ... - OpenCongress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-13:/commentary/15271362</id>
    <updated>2009-01-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>opencongress.org</name>
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Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.503 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h503/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=xEOzT_LpNYGo8gSA7fHTCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGY0c-g4fDEL4EFqtvTYuC0O8v2eA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.503: Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 ... - OpenCongress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-13:/commentary/15268516</id>
    <updated>2009-01-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R.503 - Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009. To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. view all titles (3). Close ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h503/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=spmyT96zCtKTtweVq7HrCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGAz4FiqozcfBxoM9HZePhQNcipgQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.503: Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h503/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=P_GxT8v0IYbWtgfWtvn1CA&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGSG5a8onjtoZnQg_QTo204swyAzA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-13:/commentary/15263331</id>
    <updated>2009-01-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R.503 - Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009. To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. view all titles (3). Close ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h503/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=P_GxT8v0IYbWtgfWtvn1CA&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGSG5a8onjtoZnQg_QTo204swyAzA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.503: Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h503/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=0UaxT8fhHaeW2AWBqMHpCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHPDXUsHa5gbqwBN550TCgyUmDkiQ" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-01-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R.503 - Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009. To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. view all titles (3). Close ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h503/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=0UaxT8fhHaeW2AWBqMHpCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHPDXUsHa5gbqwBN550TCgyUmDkiQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.503: Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h503/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=d56wT7rgHqu_2QWV453pCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEsOZ40Kt7QgKc5geVpXCFfMAw0rA" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-01-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R.503 - Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009. To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. view all titles (3). Close ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h503/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=d56wT7rgHqu_2QWV453pCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEsOZ40Kt7QgKc5geVpXCFfMAw0rA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.503: Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 ... - OpenCongress</title>
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    <updated>2009-01-13T01:00:00Z</updated>
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All Bill Titles. Official: To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. as introduced. Short: Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 as introduced. Official: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h503/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=JLiNT7bgE-WL2AXw_J2MDA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFdB6M0L07h_gnotiud4XWNZXyQXQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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All Bill Titles. Official: To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. as introduced. Short: Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 as introduced. Official: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h503/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=TwyNT-65OOPs2gX_r_WEDA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGVwGJ5s1mSQxsAXIoFVe9zhCGOlg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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All Bill Titles. Official: To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. as introduced. Short: Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 as introduced. Official: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h503/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=er6LT8zxGOqg2QX5u9jbDA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF0Y_VYEfi9Sr4hO1JgHk83h5M5AQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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All Bill Titles. Official: To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. as introduced. Short: Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 as introduced. Official: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h503/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=jxKLT-acC6Wc2AXq_9yGDw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEoOOJ76aa0ddoY1hDM9J_qqhtDMQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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All Bill Titles. Official: To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. as introduced. Short: Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 as introduced. Official: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h503/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=LWyKT4fxOsLQ2AWq2bXmCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHt3ZiT-Hi71siNGblNvtO5KfNEWg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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All Bill Titles. Official: To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. as introduced. Short: Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 as introduced. Official: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h503/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=WsOJT4WeA6jq2AXnhJnICQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEAm28fiiSdsmqSkh1VVD9WugpvxQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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All Bill Titles. Official: To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. as introduced. Short: Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 as introduced. Official: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h503/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=8BuJT_6PEqWg2AXxmOnfCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH3V6-yyzNXoxGZjFvFAM69BU2kdg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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All Bill Titles. Official: To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. as introduced. Short: Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 as introduced. Official: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h503/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=1nKIT5avHMKW2QWZyrG4CQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGZAl-LDqMMdWcXErkIF5riPQ5hAQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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All Bill Titles. Official: To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. as introduced. Short: Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 as introduced. Official: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h503/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=08OHT_jFMMPk0QHRs8niCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF6Z8WDNdWqmHg-5uWut10itSZG7g&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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All Bill Titles. Official: To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. as introduced. Short: Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 as introduced. Official: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h503/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=ACCFT97PJKLS2gXE4rGeCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGm8FO_d5iwYP8RG5Sb36PnwD9aIg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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All Bill Titles. Official: To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. as introduced. Short: Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 as introduced. Official: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h503/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=cHyET_r1FMXs2QWrqvHoCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFyTdPLCVbjO1KPU_9azVMABlVWiQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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All Bill Titles. Official: To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. as introduced. Short: Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 as introduced. Official: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h503/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=rs-DT-_iGqTO2AX07J3nCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEk39hdHpXfXv-KAFc7HDosOvDesA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.503 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h503/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=UNCBT8XVE6bM2AX95MHqBg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHULN-DNfC55TZGs4m702vZExfGQA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.503 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h503/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=U5p4T_-pHeirsQL37OWhBA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHtSf1VR_Fix7dJ0_CZV28OYcMgaw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R.503 - Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009. To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. view all titles (3). Close ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h503/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=OndOT_zHOK71sQKpvvTHCg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEbw8GwaUDztrPd4hHL5RXTHtxk8w&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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US Congress: HR 503, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/200514063.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Do you know The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503), was reintroduced yesterday by House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) and Representative Dan Burton (R-IN). They first introduced the bill, which will ban ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/1015063&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.240 Ready to Learn Act &#183; H.R.503 To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. H.R.460 Right Start Child Care and Education Act of 2009 &#183; H.R.2 Children's ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.helios360.com/thefrankfactor/?p=267&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R.503 To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. H.R.460 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the credit for employers establishing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.helios360.com/thefrankfactor/?p=244&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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