Senate Bill Asks FBI To Track Animal Cruelty Crimes
The Humane Society of the United States and the Humane Society Legislative Fund welcomed the introduction of new legislation in[…]
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Massive NAIS Threat To Family Farmers Held Off
Over the past few months, OCA alerted its readers that various draft versions of the 2007 Farm Bill required the[…]
Read moreNAACP Victory–Murder Charges Ropped In James Johnson Case
Much diligent work by the NAACP North Carolina State Conference continues to produce significant results. Prosecutors announced yesterday that James[…]
Read moreDarfur Activists Applaud Senate Passage Of Divestment Legislation
In a bipartisan show of force, the Senate unanimously passed the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act which would authorize state[…]
Read moreNAACP State Conference President Calls For Thorough Investigation Of Florida's Juvenile Justice System In Wake Of 'Boot Camp' Abuse
NAACP National Board of Directors member and Florida State Conference President Adora Obi Nweze was joined by a state assemblywoman[…]
Read moreCivil Rights & Advocacy Groups Call For Mortgage Industry Reform, Foreclosure Relief For Millions
The nation's largest civil rights organizations in conjunction with multiple community-based and consumer advocacy groups demand that millions of Americans[…]
Read moreCap And Trade Climate Bill Set For Introduction In House In Early 2008
Environmental Defense welcomed an announcement by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman John Dingell that he plans to introduce legislation[…]
Read moreFederal Court Rebukes Auto Industry Challenge To Clean Car Program As "the Very Definition Of Folly"
Federal district court Judge Anthony Ishii issued a strong rebuke to the automobile industry's attempt to derail the California Clean[…]
Read moreSenate Blasted For Squandering Farm Policy Reform Opportunities By Leading Environmental Group
The U.S. Senate squandered a golden opportunity to reform U.S. farm policy, cut excessive subsidies, and strengthen vital programs to[…]
Read moreEnvironmental Defense Applauds Passage Of Energy Bill
Environmental Defense applauded House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on the passage of legislation that will promote fuel efficiency and reduce U.S.[…]
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