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Veterinarians Press Congress to Preserve State Animal Welfare Laws
Signed by more than 700 vets, the letter was sent Monday to Senate and House leaders and Agricultural Committee chairs in both chambers.
Policy•3 min read
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Another Industry-Led Campaign Targets California’s Animal Welfare Law
The campaign is led by a PR firm with a long history of promoting powerful corporate interests, including oil and gas, the meat industry and anti-labor union talking points.
Meat Lobby•5 min read
Investigation
Pork Lobbyist Helping Lead ‘Nonpartisan’ Group Working Against State Animal Welfare Laws
Multiple op-eds and analyses papers fail to mention that the author is the vice president of strategic engagement for the National Pork Producers Council.
Meat Lobby•7 min read
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Satellite Research Shows Factory Farm Hotspots as Federal Court Tosses Emissions Lawsuit
New research shows roughly a quarter of the nation’s large cattle, dairy and hog farms are located in just 30 U.S. counties.
Research•6 min read
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