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Bush v. Kerry: Where Do They Stand on Animal Issues?

By all accounts, this November’s presidential election will come down to two choices: President George W. Bush and U.S. Sen. John Kerry. Where do they stand on animal protection issues? While Humane USA has not yet made an official endorsement in the race, we can identify some key similarities and differences between the candidates’ records on animal welfare. Both men are hunters and have recently gunned down birds such as mourning doves and quail, courting the votes of hunters who represent fewer than 5 percent of Americans. President Bush has hosted leaders of about 20 hunting organizations, including the Safari Club International, National Rifle Association, and U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance, at his ranch in Crawford, Texas, and as Governor of Texas, he was named “Governor of the Year” by the Safari Club. The President has, however, been helpful on other animal issues: In December he signed into law the Captive Wildlife Safety Act, which bans the interstate and foreign commerce in tigers, lions, and other big cats for the exotic “pet” trade. The Bush Administration has endorsed S. 736, the Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act, which would authorize felony-level jail time for animal fighting and prohibit interstate commerce of cockfighting implements. And it appears that the White House is going to squash a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal that would have reinterpreted the Endangered Species Act to authorize the importation of endangered animals for zoos, circuses, and canned hunts.

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Source:  http://humaneusa.org/article.asp?article_key=95&n=1
 
 
 
When The AR Say Best For Animals Does That Mean Worst For Humans?
 
Or
 
How Does A Legislator Justify To Their Constituents
Being A Best Legislator For Special Interest Groups?
 
 

BEST AND WORST FEDERAL LEGISLATORS FOR ANIMALS

Best
Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Senator Tom Daschle (D-SD), Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Senator Christopher Dodd (D-CT), Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI), Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Senator Harry Reid (D-NV), Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), Representative Ed Whitfield (R-KY), Representative Elton Gallegly (R-CA), Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Representative Peter Deutsch (D-FL, running for Senate), Representative George Miller (D-CA), Representative Gary Ackerman (D-NY), Representative Chris Shays (R-CT),

Worst
Senator Christopher Bond (R-MO), Senator Jim Bunning (R-KY), Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA), Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Senator George Voinovich (R-OH), Representative Randy Cunningham (R-CA), Representative Brad Carson (D-OK, running for Senate), Representative Barbara Cubin (R-WY), Representative Dennis Rehberg (R-MT), Representative Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), Representative John Hostettler (R-IN), Representative Chris John (D-LA, running for Senate), Representative Charlie Stenholm (D-TX), Representative Richard Pombo (R-CA), Representative Don Young (R-AK),

Source: http://humaneusa.org/

 
 
Subject: GAMEFOWL INDUSTRY NEEDS

We understand that it is lean times right now in the gamefowl world, but there are some things that need funding, so if by chance you are able to help here are some of the fund-raiser that we feel or legit.
 
The ICFU auction on the Jaybird Site has had little to know action and can be reached by clicking onto this: http://www.jaybirdsgamefarm.net/cgi-bin/auctionweaver.cgi?flag1=1&catdir=cat9   .   One should take the time to go and at least look at the items up for auction.
 
We have a new organization which appears to be heading in the right direction and making some very strategic moves that could benefit us all.

The newly formed CITIZENS FOR PRESERVING HISTORICAL ANIMAL USE & CULTURE, Inc. (CPHAC) has employed Myers & Associates, a Washington based lobbying firm, to help represent our interest at the Washington level. Myers & Associates have lobbied for the game fowl industry in the past and were instrumental in getting the penalty for the Transportation Bill reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor charge in the House-Senate Conference at the time of passage of the recent Farm Bill.

Currently, Myers & Associates will be working on three bills in the House & Senate that are being pushed by the ARA to increase the penalty for the transportation of game fowl to a felony status as well as make it a felony to transport knives, gaffs and other fighting instruments across state and national lines. We must not allow any of these bills to pass.

We would appreciate your support in making our new organization effective.

CONTACT;

Interim President and Chief Executive Officer: Wayne Mayfield, 9319 HWY. 86

Silverton, TX 79257 - Phone (806)-847-2575 Email bonbon@texasonline.net

The organizational structure has 3 Directors:

Scotty Taylor, Mississippi – representing state game fowl organizations

Roy Odom, Alabama – representing testing facilities

Joe Mac Skinner, South Carolina - representing the news reporting organizations

Others working as a steering committee are:

James Tally, Oklahoma

Marion Boatman, Texas

Dale Wilbourn, California

Butch Lawson, Alabama

THE T.G.B.A. ALSO HAS THEIR OWN FUND-RAISER GOING RIGHT NOW;

TGBA will be offering sun-dried hot New Mexico red chile pods and dried red chile pepper for sale. These chiles are grown in Hatch, NM known as the "Chile Capital of the World".

Orders will be prepared and shipped to your desired location by Frank Montes, Jr. of Clint, TX. Included with each order are recipes for Red Chile Sauce, Red Enchiladas and Chile con Carne.

Chile pod prices are as follows:

5 lbs.------------------------------------------ $ 50.00

10 lbs.------------------------------------------ $100.00

20 lbs.------------------------------------------ $200.00

1# Chili powder-----------------------------------$ 5.00

To place an order, call Frank Montes, Jr. at: (915)-851-6561

(915)-355-7943

Fax (915)-851-6561

Funds raised in this endeavor will be used to protect and promote our game fowl industry.

TGBA is also soliciting memberships from all interested gamefowl people. The membership is $15 and may be requested by mailing the membership fee to: Helen Cates, TGBA Secretary

3093 Happy Swanner Lane

Axtell, TX 76624

Please include your name, address and telephone number with request

KEEP IN MIND THAT THE O.G.B.A. HAS THE U.S. SUPREME COURT APPEAL IN PROGRESS AND WE CAN USE ANY HELP THAT YOU CAN SPARE.  CONTACT POKEY SAVAGE AT pokeysproducts@yahoo.com or James Tally for more info.


Courtesy: OGBA News

U.C. develops poultry health assurance program

University of California Cooperative Extension is extending its poultry health assurance program to include those who raise game chickens, a sector that has previously been largely ignored.

Raising game chickens is a popular hobby, especially among members of ethnic groups from countries where cockfighting is legal, such as Mexico, the Philippines and Vietnam.

While cockfights are banned, raising the chickens is legal. Some enthusiasts breed the chickens just for the enjoyment or for show.

The U.C. Cooperative Extension and the California Department of Food and Agriculture designed the Game Fowl Health Assurance (GFHA) program and are offering a series of training sessions throughout the state.

GFHA training programs are offered throughout the state in English and Spanish.

Information: (530) 752-9040.

 

Source: http://www.californianonline.com/news/stories/20040705/localnews/783233.html

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