Open Congress : News Articles for H.R.669 Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act

2009-05-03T20:00:00Z

Government is at it again: HR 669 is working its way through the intricate channels of our legislative system. This federal resolution pertains to the ...

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Bill would have fatal effect on aquarium, exotic pet trade

2009-05-02T20:00:00Z

Many people in Western Maryland may be unfamiliar with a congressional bill known as HR 669. As an aquarist and writer for a popular aquarium-keeping ...

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Exotic Animals Bill Not Passed by Congressional Panel

2009-04-30T20:00:00Z

However, the current draft of HR 669 fails to be strategic in that it does not adequately take socio-economic issues and risk management options into ...

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Nonnative Species Bill Needs Changes, Sponsor Says

2009-04-30T20:00:00Z

Madeleine Bordallo of Guam, sponsor of HR 669, the Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act, and chairman of the Congressional subcommittee that heard the ...

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2009-04-30T20:00:00Z

I have been communicating with various agencies regarding this issue and have received letters that speak out against HR 669. ...

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2009-04-30T20:00:00Z

However, the current draft of HR 669 fails to be strategic in that it does not adequately take socio-economic issues and risk management options into ...

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US WILDLIFE TRADE THREATENS PUBLIC HEALTH AND ECOSYSTEMS Wildlife ...

2009-04-29T20:00:00Z

The independent research follows on the heels of last week's hearing on the Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act (HR 669) stressing the importance for ...

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2009-04-29T20:00:00Z

Madeleine Bordallo of Guam, sponsor of HR 669, the Nonnative Wildlife Prevention Act, and chairman of the Congressional subcommittee that heard the ...

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2009-04-29T20:00:00Z

... comes as Congress begins deliberating the Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act (HR 669), which would tighten regulations on wildlife imports. ...

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2009-04-23T20:00:00Z

By Benjamin Weiner On Thursday, April 23, 2009, the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife met to deliberate, investigate and revise HR 669, ...

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HR 669 Hearing Live Broadcast Today at 1000 EST

2009-04-22T20:00:00Z

Let's watch the legislative process in action, live: Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife Legislative Hearing on HR 669 (10:00 AM -- 1324 ...

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Conservancy Provides Facts About Non-native Wildlife Invasion ...

2009-04-21T20:00:00Z

... prevent these invasions, The Nature Conservancy and more than 40 groups support the passage of the Non-native Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act, HR 669. ...

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American Ferret Association Opposes HR 669

2009-04-21T20:00:00Z

HR 669 is the Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act. The AFA statement notes that restricting genuinely dangerous wildlife is desirable and it ...

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2009-04-20T20:00:00Z

"The Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act" HR-669 is before the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife in the United States Congress. ...

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Proposed bill upsets exotic animal lovers

2009-04-20T20:00:00Z

If HR 669 passes, the government would change which animal species are classified as non- native animals. And if your pet doesn't make the cut, ...

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CONGRESS TRYING TO THE SHUT DOWN PET STORES WITH HR-669

2009-04-20T20:00:00Z

"The Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act" HR-669 is before the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife in the United States Congress. ...

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2009-04-19T20:00:00Z

My ScienceBlogs colleague and friend, Mike, discusses his reasons for supporting the very controversial resolution, HR 669: The Nonnative Wildlife Invasion ...

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2009-04-19T20:00:00Z

... of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council, will be the sole private sector spokesperson at Thursday's hearing (April 23) on HR 669, PIJAC reported. ...

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Critics want to stop exotic pet bill in its tracks

2009-04-19T20:00:00Z

Lawmakers say HR 669 is meant to prevent billions of dollars in damages attributed to non-native animals. But critics say the proposed law would put ...

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The New England Aquarium Speaks Out Against HR 669

2009-04-17T20:00:00Z

Scott sent this letter, written yesterday by Bud Ris, the President and CEO of the New England Aquarium, regarding their official position on HR 669. ...

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2009-04-15T20:00:00Z

I am writing an OpEd argument against HR 669, The Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act, and I have pitched an analysis of HR 669 to a magazine where ...

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Snake Breeders Launch Website To Battle HR 669

2009-04-14T20:00:00Z

By SmallAnimalChannel News Division Concerned with the potential impact of HR 669, a trio of snake breeders recently launched www.nohr669.com. ...

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To The Point

2009-04-14T20:00:00Z

HR 669 requires the government to create an "approved" list of "non-native" species that will be allowed in the US Any species not on the "approved" list ...

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Just the facts mate. Straight forward information on HR 669

2009-04-14T20:00:00Z

â€œAllowedâ€* and â€œNon-Allowedâ€* list of non-native species based on a two phase investigation. Those on the â€œnaughty listâ€* would be banned from trade, ...

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PetProductNews.com

2009-04-13T20:00:00Z

In addition, Jason Juchems, a past president of the Central Illinois Herpetological Society, is attempting to organize a national â€œCall in Against HR 669â€* ...

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Examiner.com

2009-04-12T20:00:00Z

If the Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act (HR 669) is passed (the hearing is set for April 23), many common household pets will become illegal to ...

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Examiner.com

2009-04-12T20:00:00Z

There is a resolution before the US House of Representatives, HR 669, that would outlaw ALL pets except dogs, cats and goldfish. That means, no guppies, ...

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Examiner.com

2009-04-12T20:00:00Z

I only recently learned about HR 669, the "Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act" which is scheduled for a Congressional hearing on April 23rd. ...

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Examiner.com

2009-04-12T20:00:00Z

HR 669 is a knee-jerk reaction to the current issues of invasive, non-native species. HR 669 reduces the number of categories of legal tame animals to just ...

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Bill Threatens Pet Trade

2009-04-12T20:00:00Z

The Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act (HR 669) will totally destroy the pet trade. This bill would ban the sale of nonnative species, ...

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Examiner.com

2009-04-10T20:00:00Z

On April 23, Congressâ€™ National Resource Committee will hold a hearing on The Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act, also known as HR 669. ...

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BirdChannel.com

2009-04-10T20:00:00Z

â€œHR 669 is an â€˜anti-animal billâ€™. There is no amendment that can fix this bill,â€* states the action alert. HR 669 is a bill that bans possession, ...

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AGRICULTURE & PRIVATE ENTERPRISE ADVISOR

2009-04-09T20:00:00Z

NOTICE TEXT: Agency for International Development Overseas Missions Liberia USAID-Monrovia SOLICITATION NUMBER: HR-669-09-016 ISSUANCE DATE: 04/02/09 ...

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