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AVMA wants legislation preparing for foreign animal disease outbreaks
The AVMA is working with officials in to draft legislation outlining procedures for preventing the introduction of a foreign animal disease
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Kennedy: Need for veterinary medicine never greater
Kennedy: Need for veterinary medicine never greater
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Bill offers financial incentives to debt-strapped veterinarians working in underserviced areas
Posted on January 15, 2002 Congress is considering legislation offering scholarships or debt assistance to veterinarians willing to work after…
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Topical use of nitrofurans banned by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration will soon prohibit all uses of nitrofuran drugs in food-producing animals
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Farm bill includes animal health, welfare provisions promoted by AVMA
The massive $111 billion farm bill, passed by Congress and signed by President Bush in May, will subsidize U.S. farmers
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Government Action Center improves member access to legislation
Posted on September 1, 2002 AVMA members can now access real-time information about Congress, using the Government Action Center on the AVMA Web…
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Terrorism law includes penalties for extremists targeting animal-related businesses
Legilation penalizes extremists who vandalize laboratories, furriers, farms, and other animal-related businesses
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A full plate
New Congress considers legislation important to veterinarians and animal health
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AVMA joins lobbying efforts to recoup earmarked funding
In November, the Executive Board approved the AVMA joining lobbying efforts in Washington, D.C., to recoup the $80 million Initiative for Future…
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AVMA sets priorities for 108th Congress
The Executive Board has designated four bills as warranting active pursuit of passage.
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Sentient property: a novel animal law proposal
The legal status of companion animals as personal property is antiquated and out of step with society's growing affection for four-legged friends
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Emerging animal welfare ethic transcends borders
posted September 1, 2004 U.S., U.K. perspectives The animal rights movement and the recent emergence of…
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A heart for politics
Dr. John Melcher has been a fixture in the nation's capital since 1969 when the Montana veterinarian was first sworn
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Senate bill aims to offset veterinary shortages in public health
Senator Wayne Allard of Colorado on April 27 introduced the Veterinary Workforce Expansion Act of 2005
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HSUS, law school offer students animal law clinic
The project offers a select group of law students a chance to work side-by-side with the HSUS's legal staff on animal protection cases.
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USDA proposes easing restrictions on Japanese beef imports
APHIS and the FSIS determined that it is not necessary to continue to prohibit the importation of whole cuts of boneless beef from Japan.
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Legislation would regulate puppy mills
A Senate subcommittee recently held a hearing about a controversial bill aimed at regulating puppy mills by bringing federal oversight to large-scale…
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Veterinary services legislation introduced in Congress
New legislation addressing the nation's veterinary services needs is under consideration in the House of Representatives.
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Senate takes up veterinary services bill
The Senate version of the Veterinarian Services Investment Act was introduced Sept. 24 by Democrat Debbie Stabenow of Michigan with support from…
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AVMA to seek congressional resolution honoring veterinary anniversary
Wildlife, assistance dogs, and military veterinarians are just some of the subjects of bills added to the AVMA's federal legislative agenda.
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Symposium brings together leaders in animal welfare
The AVMA and AAVMC co-sponsored a symposium, titled "Swimming with the Tide," that focused on animal welfare in veterinary medical education and…
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AVMA legislative agenda expands
The AVMA is weighing in on several bills Congress is considering, including legislation affecting small businesses, wildlife, and animal welfare.
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Legislation-At-A-Glance
The AVMA supports the Food Safety and Tracking Improvement Act (S. 425). This bill would establish a food traceability
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AVMA proactive in influencing legislation
One bill's language partly adopted from AVMA model act posted July 18, 2010 Crush videos, aquaculture, and puppy mills are just some of the…
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Resolution honors 250 years of veterinary achievements
Resolution honors 250 years of veterinary achievements