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• Latest Action: Mar 31, 2011 Introduced in Senate

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• Committee Assignment: Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

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• Colorado Citizens for Canine Welfare

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• National Humane Education Society

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• Humane Society of the United States

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• Humane Society Legislative Fund

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• American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

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• Be the Change for Animals

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• Iowa Voters for Companion Animals

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• American Veterinary Medical Association

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• National Anti-Vivisection Society

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• Animal Law Coalition

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• Florida Association of Animal Welfare Organization

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Opposing Organizations

• Cat Fanciers' Association

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• Federation of Maine Dog Clubs

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• Sportsmen's & Animal Owners' Voting Alliance

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• Alabama Canine Coalition

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• American Herding Breed Association

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• California Federation of Dog Clubs

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• California Responsible Pet Owners' Coalition

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• Dog Federation of New York

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• Endangered Breeds Association

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• International Equine Business Association

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• Lone Star State American Pit Bull Terrier Club

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• Minnesota Cat & Dog Council

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• Mississippi Canine Coalition

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• North Carolina Responsible Animal Owners Alliance

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• Responsible Pet Owners Alliance

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• Susquehanna Brittany Club

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• Tenessee Federation of Dog Clubs

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• Tullahoma Kennel Club of Tennessee

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• United Horsemen

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• United Kennel Club

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• Virginia Hunting Dog Association

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• National Animal Interest Alliance

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• Cavalry Group

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• Illinois Federation of Dog Clubs and Owners

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• Missouri Federation of Animal Owners

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• Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of America

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Highest Rated User Comments

• On April 19, 2011, by libbypw - Another blatant example over federal gov overstepping it's bounds and making more pointless legislation that is already addressed by every state in the union. Mindless pandering to the hoodwinked 'animal rights' cretins. Another socialist tool to cause discord and unrest. An morons like Durbin probably don't even know they are being played.

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  As noted by libbypw, a user on OpenCongress.org, on April 19, 2011, "Another blatant example over federal gov overstepping it's bounds and making more pointless legislation that is already addressed by every state in the union. Mindless pandering to the hoodwinked 'animal rights' cretins. Another socialist tool to cause discord and unrest. An morons like Durbin probably don't even know they are being played."

Highly Rated Blog Articles

• Humane Care for Dogs is at Stake in Proposed USDA Rule : The ... - May 17, 2012 by http://www.humanesociety.org/ - Legislation currently being considered in Congress, the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety (PUPS) Act, S. 707 and H.R. 835, would achieve a similar reform to the rule proposed by the USDA, and would require Internet ...

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  As noted by http://www.humanesociety.org/ on May 17, 2012, "Legislation currently being considered in Congress, the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety (PUPS) Act, S. 707 and H.R. 835, would achieve a similar reform to the rule proposed by the USDA, and would require Internet ..." (/url?q=http://www.humanesociety.org/news/press_releases/2012/05/usda_puppy_mill_comments_051712.html&sa=U&ei=3p28T9joL-jhsQKzqZwx&ved=0CD0QmAEwBQ&usg=AFQjCNFR-QwT-ZywZwFLYI-NB0BeoZTdCg)
• Humane Care for Dogs is at Stake in Proposed USDA Rule : The ... - May 16, 2012 by http://www.humanesociety.org/ - Legislation currently being considered in Congress, the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety (PUPS) Act, S. 707 and H.R. 835, would achieve a similar reform to the rule proposed by the USDA, and would require Internet ...

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  As noted by http://www.humanesociety.org/ on May 16, 2012, "Legislation currently being considered in Congress, the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety (PUPS) Act, S. 707 and H.R. 835, would achieve a similar reform to the rule proposed by the USDA, and would require Internet ..." (/url?q=http://www.humanesociety.org/news/press_releases/2012/05/usda_puppy_mill_comments_051712.html&sa=U&ei=joTBT9HxHaijsQLUwq3RCQ&ved=0CD4QmAEwBQ&usg=AFQjCNGZ8raqwA4UcWhAjbDnGF9zmP_cYg)
• Humane Care for Dogs is at Stake in Proposed USDA Rule : The ... - May 16, 2012 by http://www.humanesociety.org/ - Legislation currently being considered in Congress, the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety (PUPS) Act, S. 707 and H.R. 835, would achieve a similar reform to the rule proposed by the USDA, and would require Internet ...

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  As noted by http://www.humanesociety.org/ on May 16, 2012, "Legislation currently being considered in Congress, the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety (PUPS) Act, S. 707 and H.R. 835, would achieve a similar reform to the rule proposed by the USDA, and would require Internet ..." (/url?q=http://www.humanesociety.org/news/press_releases/2012/05/usda_puppy_mill_comments_051712.html&sa=U&ei=8uu-T6rvAePnsQLyn7XMCQ&ved=0CD4QmAEwBQ&usg=AFQjCNFVdf1EcXhYpbkiSHDHsvWiS2NkMw)

Highly Rated News Articles

• China Increases Railway Spending Plan for Second Time - July 30, 2012 by Bloomberg - Railway investment slowed last year from 2010’s 707 billion yuan with the ousting of former Minister Liu Zhijun in a corruption probe in February 2011 and a high-speed crash that killed 40 people near the eastern city of Wenzhou in July.

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  As noted by Bloomberg on July 30, 2012, "Railway investment slowed last year from 2010’s 707 billion yuan with the ousting of former Minister Liu Zhijun in a corruption probe in February 2011 and a high-speed crash that killed 40 people near the eastern city of Wenzhou in July." (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-30/china-increases-railway-spending-plan-for-second-time.html)
• China Boosts Railway Spending Plan for Second Time in Month (Beijing) - July 30, 2012 by Oregonian - Railway investment slowed last year from 2010's 707 billion yuan with the ousting of former Minister Liu Zhijun in a corruption probe in February 2011 and a high-speed crash that killed 40 people near the eastern city of Wenzhou in July. Shares of China ..

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• Boeing Receives Historic B-737 NextGen Aircraft Order From United Air Lines - July 15, 2012 by avstop.com - The Boeing 737 is a short- to medium-range twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner. Originally developed as a shorter, lower-cost twin-engine airliner derived from Boeing's 707 and 727, the 737 has developed into a family of nine passenger models with a ...

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  As noted by avstop.com on July 15, 2012, "The Boeing 737 is a short- to medium-range twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner. Originally developed as a shorter, lower-cost twin-engine airliner derived from Boeing's 707 and 727, the 737 has developed into a family of nine passenger models with a ..." (http://avstop.com/july_2012/boeing_receives_historic_b737_nextgen_aircraft_order_from_united_air_lines.htm)