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Although this loophole is sought by the animal and transportation industries, it doesn't represent the intent of the original reporting legislation. U.S. Senator Robert Menendez is the author of the original reporting legislation and he was quoted in the [url=http://www.achbanker.com/homes.php]hollister[/url] AJC saying "I believe current policies do not reflect Congressional intent. I am surprised and disappointed that animals covered by this law have been defined in such a narrow fashion." Apparently, he's not in agreement with the law's current interpretation. When spokesman Bill Adams from [url=http://www.ilyav.com/uggpascher.php]ugg soldes[/url] the [url=http://www.davidhabchy.com]barbour factory shop[/url] Transportation Department responded, he said the agency's definition of an animal "properly carries out the mandates of the statute."
Surprise, surprise ... no one takes responsibility! Meanwhile, defenseless animals pay the price. Often the ultimate price. So what can we do? Put pressure on the Department [url=http://www.mquin.com/parajumpers.php]parajumpers pas cher[/url] of Transportation through our [url=http://www.mxitcms.com/abercrombie/]abercrombie[/url] congressmen or women for a start. Demand they take another look at this issue. Meanwhile, make sure to report any instances you may see on animal safety while traveling, to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal Plant Health Inspection Service at [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] or by calling 301-734-7833.
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