Back to Business

Members of Congress have been as busy as bees over the past month, trying to drum up support for their respective positions on healthcare reform. I'm sure you've seen all of the impassioned town hall meetings on TV, so we'll spare you the details other than to say that things are definitely getting hot around the nation.

But just as the issues are heating up, the weather is finally starting to cool in our nation's capital as Congress returns from its long summer recess. Congress returned on Tuesday and got back to business. There are so many issues on the table that could take center stage in the next few months that we are looking forward to an exciting autumn.

But it's not always fiery excitement around here. Sometimes we have to get take a moment to slow down and reflect. Two weeks ago, we all paused and mourned the passing of Senator Edward Kennedy. Senator Kennedy was a known lover of animals, and we were happy to have worked with him on several issues. We didn't always agree with Senator Kennedy on every issue, but the AVMA was always treated with respect and our positions with serious consideration. We will miss this American legend.

That's all for this month... now that Labor Day is behind us and all the Members of Congress are back in town, we're looking forward to giving you your fill of DC Scoop in the months ahead. Stay tuned!