Guest guest Posted May 2, 2002 Report Share Posted May 2, 2002 : Viva!USA <info wrote: " Viva!USA " To: Please act now to kill Farm bill Wed, 1 May 2002 15:04:38 -0700 FROM The Fund for Animals & HSUS CALL TO OPPOSE THE OUTRAGEOUS FARM BILL: Earlier this year, animal advocates had reason to be heartened, as animal-friendly Representatives and Senators worked to attach animal protection provisions to the Farm Bill (H.R. 2646), a bill that sets agriculture policy for the next several years. The House and Senate had adopted amendments to combat animal fighting, the bear parts trade, puppy mills, and the abuse of downed animals. In the dim light of the conference committee, however, key House and Senate negotiators - led by Representatives Larry Combest (R-TX-19) and Charles Stenholm (D-TX-17) - weakened or gutted the animal protection provisions. In addition, they successfully pushed for the adoption of anti-animal amendments, such as measures to exclude birds, mice, and rats from coverage under the provisions of the Animal Welfare Act, and to force commercial airlines to carry baby chicks as ordinary mail, leading to their terrible suffering and high mortality. Conferees also decided to give billions of dollars in new subsidies to massive factory farms. The final version of the Farm Bill marks an effort by a small number of legislators to substitute their judgment for the full House and Senate, which acted favorably on most animal protection provisions. It is for these reasons that we are now strongly urging Members of Congress to vote " NO " on the entire Farm Bill. WHAT YOU CAN DO: Please contact your two U.S. Senators and your Representative immediately (Congressional switchboard: 202-224-3121) and let them know that it is unacceptable for the Farm Bill to do so much harm to animals and the environment --- ask them to vote NO on H.R. 2646, the Farm Bill. If you need to identify your federal legislators, visit www.vote-smart.org or call The HSUS at 202-955-3666. Calls are needed NOW to defeat the Farm Bill. A House vote is expected Thursday afternoon, and Senate action is to follow shortly thereafter. Dianne Feinstein is 202-224-3841Barbara Boxer is 202-224-3553.If you have a chance, please call. Health - your guide to health and wellness Health - your guide to health and wellness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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