Outdoor News Daily
Group of Congressmen to Advocate Animal Rights Agenda
February 20th, 2009
http://outdoornewsdaily.com/index.php/archives/6305

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) couldn’t be happier
with the formation of a new group of Congressmen that will promote its
agenda.

On February 18, U.S. Representatives Jim Moran (D- VA) and Elton
Gallegy (R- CA) announced the formation of a new Congressional Animal
Protection Caucus. The goal of the group is to get like-minded members
of Congress together and promote animal rights policy in Washington,
D.C. through forums and briefings.

According to the Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF), the
legislative wing of the HSUS, the new caucus will “take lawmaking for
the animals to the next level.” HSLF went on to gush in its blog, “we
could not be more excited about their leadership of this new
organization of humane lawmakers.”

HSUS President and CEO, Wayne Pacelle was also prominently quoted in
Rep. Moran’s press release announcing the caucus’ formation.

Pacelle stated, “The newly constituted Congressional Animal Protection
Caucus will help better align our federal policies with public
opinion, and we are excited to work closely with its leaders and with
the entire Congress to combat cruelty and abuse.”

As of press time, a full list of other U.S. Representatives joining
the caucus was not available. However, the USSA will let sportsmen
know as the names become available. Each member of the caucus should
be contacted by constituents in their districts.

Representatives should be made aware of HSUS’ radical anti-hunting
agenda. They also need to be aware that sportsmen expect their
representatives not to kowtow to that agenda.
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Congressman Jim Moran
Representing the 8th District of Virginia

Press Releases
February 18, 2009
http://moran.house.gov/apps/list/press/va08_moran/Animals.shtml

Contact: Austin Durrer
202-225-4376

Moran and Gallegly to Co-Chair Congressional Animal Protection Caucus

WASHINGTON, D.C., February 18, 2009 – Reps. Jim Moran (D-VA) and Elton
Gallegly (R-CA) announced today that they will co-chair the newly
formed “Congressional Animal Protection Caucus (CAPC),” a bipartisan
organization committed to raising awareness of animal welfare issues
in Congress. CAPC replaces the Friends of Animals Caucus that existed
in previous Congresses.

Through non-partisan forums and briefings, CAPC will seek to highlight
important issues affecting animals and upcoming animal welfare
legislation. CAPC will also track the progress of relevant
legislation, provide members of Congress with dependable information,
and attempt to build broad coalitions in support of common-sense,
humane animal welfare laws.

In the 110th Congress, the caucus was instrumental in the passing
tougher animal fighting legislation, and tightening animal welfare
regulations in the 2008 Farm Bill. Priorities for the 111th Congress
include legislation banning the slaughter of horses, stronger
regulations on Internet sales of puppies, and legislation requiring
accurate labels on all fur products.

Rep. Moran stated, “Animals are sensate beings that deserve to be
treated with respect and dignity. I look forward to building a
consensus among my colleagues in support of sensible animal welfare
laws that reflect our common values. Protecting animals from cruel
treatment is not a partisan issue.”

“Animal cruelty has no place in a civilized society,” Rep. Gallegly
said. “Other crimes often go hand-in-hand with animal fighting,
including illegal gambling, drug trafficking and acts of human
violence. Virtually every arrest for animal cruelty has also led to
additional arrests for at least one of these criminal activities.”

"The American public is united in its belief that all animals deserve
humane treatment," said Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of The Humane
Society of the United States. "The newly constituted Congressional
Animal Protection Caucus will help better align our federal policies
with public opinion, and we are excited to work closely with its
leaders and with the entire Congress to combat cruelty and abuse."

Another attempt to force the personal agendas of the few on the masses.The US is headed down a slippery slope,it is only going to get worse.