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This letter was sent by OpenCongress user Repsguerilla27 on January 17, 2012 in opposition to S.373 A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to include constrictor snakes of the species Python genera as an injurious animal.. Privacy setting: PUBLIC
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S.373 A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to include constrictor snakes of the species Python genera as an injurious animal.
I am writing as your constituent in the 11th Congressional district of Virginia. I oppose S.373 - A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to include constrictor snakes of the species Python genera as an injurious animal., and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.

Sincerely,
Ashley Chadwick
This letter was a reply from the office of Rep. Gerald Connolly [D, VA-11] on January 20, 2012.
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January 20, 2012









Mrs. Ashley Chadwick

9677 Maloney Road

Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-2216



Dear Mrs. Chadwick,



Thank you for contacting me with respect to animal rights. I am a
strong supporter of animal rights, and was pleased to receive a 100%
score from the Humane Society for my voting record on this issue.



I have voted and otherwise supported bills to stop horse slaughter,
restore populations of southern sea otters and wild mustangs, and to
restrict animal testing. I also support fur labeling legislation and
outlawing of puppy mills. Restrictions on cruel treatment of
greyhounds and other animals used for racing should also be
implemented. Finally, I support sensible regulations on factory
farming such as the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment
Act, to make our agricultural system more humane.



Once again, thank you for expressing your concern on this very
important issue. I appreciate hearing from you. For more information
on my views on other issues, please feel free to visit my website at
http://connolly.house.gov . I also
encourage you to visit the website to sign up for my e-newsletter.


Sincerely,

Gerald E. Connolly
Member of Congress
11th District, Virginia


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