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Congress Oughta Protect Otters

Michael Markarian | Posted 08.25.2009 | Politics

Read More: Raul Grijalva, Nick Rahall, Marine Life, California, Sam Farr, Agriculture, Sea Otters, Oceans, Pollution, Animals, Otters, Madeleine Bordallo, Politics News
Michael Markarian

As a keystone species, the otters play a vitally important role in maintaining the health of California's central coast marine ecosystem.

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An Ounce of Python Prevention

Michael Markarian | Posted 05.29.2009 | Politics

Read More: Exotic Species, Pythons, Florida, Burkhard Bilger, Animals, Madeleine Bordallo, Wildlife, Politics News
Michael Markarian

There have been well-known cases of exotic species that should never have been introduced in the U.S. Whether they are the zebra mussels, the snakehead fish, or the Gambian rats that caused the 2003 monkeypox outbreak.

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Stamp Out Extinction

Michael Markarian | Posted 05.14.2009 | Green

Read More: Postage Stamps, Endangered Species, Henry Brown, Animals, Madeleine Bordallo, Wildlife, Green News
Michael Markarian

The new bill introduced by Congressman Henry Brown (R-S.C.) and Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo (D-Guam) is a good deal for endangered species and for taxpayers.

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Unfinished Business

Michael Markarian | Posted 02.09.2009 | Politics

Read More: Congress, Primates, Animals, House Natural Resources Committee, Sharks, 111th Congress, Jane Goodall Institute, House of Representatives, Nick Rahall, Primate Pets, Lynn Westmoreland, Rob Bishop, Earl Blumenauer, Chimp Attacks, Shark Hunting, Finning, Shark Finning, Human Society Legislative Fund, Pet Chimps, American Veterinary Medical Association, Captive Primate Safety Act, Madeleine Bordallo, Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), Humane Society of the United States, H.R. 80, Pet Monkeys, Born Free USA, Politics News
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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