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Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE

Three votes hand DVM Montana House seat

January 1, 2007

Helena, Mont. — Krayton Kerns, DVM, earned his seat and a Republican majority in the Montana House of Representatives by three votes.

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House leader blocks bill to ban animal fighting

January 1, 2007

Washington — The FBI and Congress have better things to do with their time than bust criminals who fight animals.

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Bill threatens animal, human health, AVMA says

January 1, 2007

Washington — Proposed legislation designed to improve the treatment of farm animals might be detrimental to animal welfare, public health and food safety, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) officials report.

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Anti-terrorism bill passes

January 1, 2007

Washington — The U.S. House passed the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act last month in lame-duck session, sending the measure to President Bush's desk for his signature.

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One man, one vote

December 1, 2006

Helena, Mont. -- Every vote matters to Krayton Kerns, DVM.

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Ensign's win signals horse slaughter bill return

December 1, 2006

Las Vegas — The influence of the nation's 39th president and his family could not thwart DVM and incumbent U.S. Sen. John Ensign's bid for re-election.

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The political balance: Veterinary measures hang as Congress adjourns

November 1, 2006

Washington— As the U.S. House and Senate adjourn for election season, a myriad of veterinary-related bills sit untouched and stand to falter due to lack of time and congressional attention.

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Practitioner trades stethoscope for politics

November 1, 2006

Washington — After 30 years in private practice, Dr. R. Douglas Meckes takes on the role of lobbyist, championing the farm bill and animal welfare while promoting the veterinary profession.

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American Horse Slaughter Protection Act moves to Senate

October 1, 2006

Washington—The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, overwhelmingly passed by the House of Representatives on Sept. 7, now moves to the Senate—meaning it will be 2007 before that body acts on it.

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