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CASTLE APPLAUDES USDA ANNOUNCEMENT ON DOWNED ANIMALS
May 21, 2008
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Congressman Michael N. Castle (R-DE) praised U.S. Department of
Agriculture for announcing Tuesday that there would be a complete ban
on meat plant slaughter of cows too sick to stand, also known as
"downer" cattle. This effectively closes a loophole that has allowed
downer livestock to en...
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Together We Can Eliminate Dogfighting in Delaware
Nov 1, 2007
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Recent studies have estimated that approximately
250,000 dogs are forced into pits for fighting each year and across the
nation. While it is illegal in all 50 states and participating in or
possessing dogs for the purpose of dog fighting is a felony, this practice
still takes place -- even...
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Long-Time Leader of Ending Animal Cruelty, Castle Pushes Bill to Close Loopholes
Aug 7, 2007
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Delaware Congressman Mike Castle
and 51 other Members introduced the Federal Dog Protection Act, to
improve animal protection laws. Under this bill, criminals would face up
to a 5-year sentence and a $250,000 fine for each count. Rep. Castle
believes that in light of the Michael Vick...
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Castle Honored by Humane Society for Animal Welfare Work
Mar 9, 2007
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Delaware Congressman Mike Castle was recently honored
as a "Humane Advocate" by The Humane Society of the United States
(HSUS) and Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) for his advocacy on
animal welfare issues considered by the Congress in 2006 and for
receiving a perfect score on the annual H...
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Castle Recognizes Heroism of Barbaro
Jan 29, 2007
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Upon learning that racing horse, Barbaro, had been euthanized
Delaware Congressman Mike Castle today submitted the following
statement for the Congressional Record, the official transcript of the
House of Representatives:
"Madame Speaker, it is with great sadness that I rise today to
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