Caught between a trap and a lawsuit

Article Abstract:

Animal rights groups are on both sides of a lawsuit challenging California Prop 4, a ballot initiative banning some wildlife traps and poisons. The Audubon Society and the California Waterfowl Assn object to provisions allowing federal officials to use traps to protect endangered species.

Cases, Animal traps

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Making the grade

Article Abstract:

The voting record of the 106th Congress on animal rights issues is presented. The issues include steel-jaw leghold traps, dolphin protection, cockfighting, bear protection, lethal predator control, 'crush' videos and downed animals.

United States, Social policy, United States. Congress

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San Francisco considers fur ban

Article Abstract:

A citizens group not formally affiliated with any animal rights group has persuaded four San Francisco, CA, city supervisors to back a ballot initiative banning fur sales.

Political aspects, San Francisco, California, Fur clothing, Fur

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