Red Alert! Need calls immediately to stop horse slaughter/export!

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This is a Red Alert''Please make your calls this Monday,Tuesday, and WednessdayOur Bill HR6598 will come to a vote please call and spread the word.URGENT eALERT!!! CALLS NEEDED TODAY!!! HORSE SLAUGHTER BILL UP FORCOMMITTEE VOTESeptember 8, 2008Dear Humanitarian:AWI has learned that the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 6598)will be voted on by the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday,September 10th. The bill, which was introduced in July by JudiciaryChairman John Conyers (D-MI) and Representative Dan Burton (R-IN), willcriminalize the slaughter of American horses. While the vast majorityof Americans, the United States Congress and members of the HouseJudiciary Committee support an end to horse slaughter there are somemembers on the committee who are staunch supporters of horse slaughterand will attempt to kill the bill through subterfuge.What

You Can Do:Call and/or email members of the House Judiciary Committee (see fulllist below<http://bl129w. blu129.mail. live.com/ mail/InboxLight. aspx?ReadMessage Id=3\4a3f44d-2602- 4c01-98ae- fa2bde569f0e & n=248321643# contacts> ) TODAY andask them "to support passage of the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act(H.R. 6598) out of committee as introduced, with NO amendments". Pleasealso ask them "to cosponsor H.R. 6598 if they haven't done so already." Let them know that:*Every 5 Minutes an American horse is slaughtered for human consumptionabroad. Visit www.every5minutes. org<http://capwiz. com/compassionin

dex/utr/1/ IOISJDXFUW/ OFIDJDXUVF/ 235118840\1> for the current number and to learn more about this industry.*Despite the closure of the country's three remaining horse slaughterplants in 2007, tens of thousands of American horses continue to beslaughtered in Canada and Mexico in the absence of a strong US lawbanning prohibiting the trade.[0]* The photo above is of a horse in Texarkana, Arkansas<http://capwiz. com/compassionin dex/utr/1/ IOISJDXFUW/ KLWXJDXUVG/ 235118840\1> , found beaten and crammed onto a horse trailer being transported toslaughter with 18 other horses.*Horse slaughter is not humane euthanasia; it is a brutal process duringwhich horses suffer terribly from start to finish. Their trip to Mexicois often on double deck trailers where they are crammed

with dozens ofother horses for up to 30 hours without food, water or rest. Once inMexico some slaughterhouses use a "puntilla" or knife to stab the horseto death. The entire process is extremely inhumane.*Despite claims to the contrary, horse slaughter is not a necessary evilthrough which sick, old and unwanted horses are humanely disposed of. The industry is a predatory one that actively seeks out marketable andhealthy horses to be slaughtered at great profit.*According to the US Department of Agriculture, more than 92% of horsesgoing to slaughter are in good condition and could be placed in a newhome. Those horses who are truly sick or old should be humanelyeuthanized on the spot by a licensed veterinarian.*Horsemeat is considered a delicacy in many European and Asian countrieswhere it is consumed by high-end diners.*The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 6598) will end this

crueltrade for good. Ending horse slaughter is a positive step in improvinghorse welfare in the US, which is why so many horse industry groups andleaders, veterinarians, humane organizations and equine rescues stronglysupport an end to horse slaughter.Whether you contact your legislator by phone or email, please be sure toprovide him or her with your name and mailing address, and if you are aconstituent, request a response on this specific issue. Please alsoshare our "Dear Humanitarian" eAlert with family, friends andco-workers, and encourage them to contact their legislators, too. Asalways, thank you very much for your help.Sincerely,Cathy LissPresidentwww.awionline. org<http://capwiz. com/compassionin dex/utr/1/ IOISJDXFUW/ ADHMJDXUVH/

235118840\1>www.compassionindex .org<http://capwiz. com/compassionin dex/utr/1/ IOISJDXFUW/ JJTWJDXUVI/ 235118840\1>For over 57 years, AWI has been the leading voice for animals across thecountry and on Capitol Hill. Please join us in our ongoing campaigns toreduce the sum total of pain and fear inflicted on animals by humans.Sign up for AWI eAlerts to receive the latest news on what you can do tohelp us protect all animals: http://www.awionlin e.org/joinus<http://capwiz. com/compassionin dex/utr/1/ IOISJDXFUW/ EJSIJDXUVJ/ 235118840\1> .NOTE: Because of the urgency and limited time we

encourage you tocall each office and ask for their support. There is no need to contactChairman Conyers or Representative Scott given their lead on the billitself. * denotes that the member has a history of supporting measuresto end horse slaughter. Bolded name denotes they are a current cosponsorof H.R. 6598.DemocratsRepublicansThe Honorable John Conyers, Jr., (MI)*ChairmanTel: 202-225-5126Fax: 202-225-0072Email: john.conyers@ mail.house. gov<http://groups. / group/SaveDaHors es-RescuesforDon ations/post? pos\tID=DBGPez-Z3gFB_ kwJ_KUfYWQ5EpTL0 ziq2H89IAnmhnvg9 wuCF8R3_eUQV0Egy AtOVXoI\QrDWBKm-kd_I7_

nJA_3dxZ8>The Honorable Lamar Smith (TX)Ranking MemberTel: 202-225-4236Fax: 202-225-8628 The Honorable Mark Berman (CA)*Tel: 202-225-4695Fax: 202-225-3196Email: howard.berman@ mail.house. gov<http://groups. / group/SaveDaHors es-RescuesforDon ations/post? pos\tID=hi0SsiXUFIxdbsz o4ztnAG4J94H49NM c4_jGwe4PHbrmon1 3IJH05mXwag7GpUg CC6rT\5HsX2y_mFsJrvIyR1jN kqoPD>The Honorable Lamar Smith (TX)Ranking MemberTel: 202-225-4236Fax: 202-225-8628The Honorable Rick Boucher (VA)*Tel: 202-225-3861Fax: 202-225-0442Email: ninthnet (AT) mail (DOT) house.gov<http://groups. / group/SaveDaHors es-RescuesforDon ations/post? pos\tID=iMe9blHZbu7cS5b uj0GwQ28VGGSA7Ti wx476mKC7CgAfbbb JmzFC1V-eKEQ5Mrv pjriy\7OKRPC_hS8op_ 44EAw>The Honorable John Sensenbrenner (WI)Tel: 202-225-5101Fax: 202-225-3190 The Honorable Jerry Nadler (NY)*Tel: 202-225-5635Fax: 202-225-6923The Honorable Howard Coble (NC)Tel: 202-225-3065Fax: 202-225-8611Email: howard.coble@ mail.house. gov<http://groups. / group/SaveDaHors es-RescuesforDon ations/post? pos\tID=z0Kp1JtABo- JVTP7GExwzrngxqZ y9HBmCWyZgXPvAP_ flaj7E5k- AeV5uT91dL_ Gaffx\7567mYokMv1IJHo- xheaeA>The Honorable Bobby Scott (VA)*Tel: 202-225-8351Fax: 202-225-8354The Honorable Elton Gallegly (CA)*Tel: 202-225-5811Fax: 202-225-1100 The Honorable Melvin Watt (NC)*Tel: 202-225-1510Fax: 202-225-1512The Honorable Bob Goodlatte (VA)Tel: 202-225-5431Fax: 202-225-9681 The Honorable Zoe Lofgren (CA)*Tel: 202-225-3072Fax: 202-225-3336The Honorable Steve Chabot (OH)*Tel: 202-225-2216Fax: 202-225-3012 The Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee (TX)*Tel: 202-225-3816Fax: 202-225-3317The Honorable Dan Lungren

(CA)*Tel: 202-225-5716Fax: 202-226-1298 The Honorable Maxine Waters (CA)*Tel: 202-225-2201Fax: 202-225-7854 The Honorable Chris Cannon (UT)Tel: 202-225-7751Fax: 202-225-5629Email: cannon.ut03@ mail.house. gov<http://groups. / group/SaveDaHors es-RescuesforDon ations/post? pos\tID=Yf-J8zR_ K470nQwJtkAAeo0T 5qPxPd7iVnSrhosS BvPbph7tg2b9- 4l4EThl2jKsN76V\AodkrBaHPBV8ZcPlO- WfaA>The Honorable Jim Delahunt (MA)*Tel: 202-225-3111Fax: 202-225-5658Email: william.delahunt@ mail.house. gov<http://groups. / group/SaveDaHors es-RescuesforDon ations/post? pos\tID=xl-mniI4y5_ MWwrfMX5Z5N1xWa4 yXHBx7eWdRuDDtln ycXCEm5tBbZQEEWP bRFJ1Heii\Lrx8R_zIevqHHCSQsr0 zHatha8R0rKk>The Honorable Ric Keller (FL)*Tel: 202-225-2176Fax: 202-225-0999 The Honorable Robert Wexler (FL)*Tel: 202-225-3001Fax: 202-225-5974The Honorable Darrell Issa (CA)*Tel: 202-225-3906Fax: 202-225-3303 The Honorable Linda Sanchez (CA)Tel: 202-225-6676Fax: 202-226-1012The Honorable Mike Pence (IN)*Tel: 202-225-3021Fax: 202-225-3382 The Honorable Steve Cohen (TN)*Tel: 202-225-3265Fax: 202-225-5663The Honorable Randy Forbes (VA)*Tel: 202-225-6365Fax: 202-226-1170 The Honorable Hank

Johnson (GA)*Tel: 202-225-1605Fax: 202-226-0691The Honorable Steve King (IA)Tel: 202-225-4426Fax: 202-225-3193 The Honorable Betty Sutton (OH)*Tel: 202-225-3401Fax: 202-225-2266The Honorable Tom Feeney (FL)Tel: 202-225-2706Fax: 202-226-6299 The Honorable Gutierrez (IL)*Tel: 202-225-8203Fax: 202-225-7810The Honorable Trent Franks (AZ)Tel: 202-225-4576Fax: 202-225-6328 The Honorable Brad Sherman (CA)*Tel: 202-225-5911Fax: 202-225-5879The Honorable Louie Gohmert (TX)Tel: 202-225-3035Fax: 202-225-5866 The Honorable Tammy Baldwin (WI)*Tel: 202-225-2906Fax: 202-225-6942The Honorable Jim Jordan (OH)Tel: 202-225-2676Fax: 202-226-0577 The Honorable Anthony Weiner (NY)*Tel: 202-225-6616Fax: 202-226-7253Email: weiner (AT) mail (DOT) house.gov<http://groups. / group/SaveDaHors es-RescuesforDon ations/post? pos\tID=qCuQaPVHBYsekQO y3nZUK-uYscGI- pvSASYCdv_ MDcfWSq2PyAEPP3r hvuJ1yZb9WUIJ\gK4Cry2r_CI4Fe9q>The Honorable Adam Schiff (CA)*Tel: 202-225-4176Fax: 202-225-5828The Honorable Artur Davis (AL)*Tel: 202-225-2665Fax: 202-226-9567The Honorable Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL)*Tel: 202-225-7931Fax: 202-226-2052The Honorable Keith Ellison (MN)*Tel: 202-225-4755Fax: 202-225-4886