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Wayne Pacelle

Pacelle scandal seen hurting HSUS fundraising

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association believes recent allegations of sexual harassment against Wayne Pacelle and his subsequent resignation as CEO of the Humane Society of the United States will have a “significant impact” on the group’s fundraising.
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Wayne Pacelle

Pacelle resigns amid HSUS turmoil

Wayne Pacelle, who built the Humane Society of the United States into the country's most effective animal rights organization, resigned as its CEO and president Friday only a day after the board of directors had agreed to retain him despite allegations of sexual harassment.
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Eggs

California ballot measure targets conditions for hens, sows

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2017 – Egg and pork producers are vowing to fight a California ballot initiative proposed by the Humane Society of the United States and other animal rights groups that would require egg-laying hens to be cage-free by 2022 and prohibit the use of gestation crates for sows.
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Rep. Ted Yoho

Dogs, cats, horses, too: Animal welfare debates could tie up farm bill

WASHINGTON, August 30, 2017 - Animal welfare activists are optimistic that a series of bills they are pushing have enough bipartisan support to get included in both the House and Senate versions of a new farm bill. At the same time, activists are bracing for a possible battle over attempts to block individual states from regulating the way farm animals are produced.
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