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Captive Primate Safety Act

A Step Toward Human and Primate Safety

Rep. Earl Blumenauer | Posted 03.26.2009 | Green

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Rep. Earl Blumenauer

Primates pose serious risks; they can transmit diseases, and inflict serious physical harm. These risks are increased by interstate transport of the animals.

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Chimp Attack Spurs 'Primates As Pets' Legislation

The Huffington Post | Stuart Whatley | Posted 03.26.2009 | Politics

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Ben Smith at Politico has the following press release today, regarding new 'primates as pets' legislation being introduced in the aftermath of Travis ...

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Unfinished Business

Michael Markarian | Posted 02.09.2009 | Politics

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Michael Markarian

Among the very first Congressional bills introduced this week were two important measures to protect wildlife and should be on the fast track to getting over the finish line in the new session.

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