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News - June 2008
6/30/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Making a difference one pet at a time (Park Hills Daily Journal)
When Diana Blackwell’s animal rescue group, the St. Francois Society, is having pet adoptions at PetSmart in St. Louis she talks to a lot of people. She talks to so many in fact, she often has a hard time remembering names. She talks to people about their dogs and whether their dogs would get along with a new dog. She talks about feeding habits and grooming. While most conversations are about ...
6/30/2008 - Google Pet News
Pet Mosquito Bites - WMTV
Pet Mosquito BitesWMTV, WI - 5 hours agoThey're itchy, they swell up and can be downright annoying, so imagine what they feel like when they bite your pet. Not man or animal is safe from a dreaded ... |
6/30/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
‘People foods’ that can kill your pet (KOAA)
It feels good to treat your pet to human food every once in a while. Those puppy-dog eyes are hard to resist as they watch you eat and try to convince you that they are starving! It makes you want to give them a taste of everything you eat.
6/30/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Vote for the cutest pet (Westerly Sun)
Vote now through July 9. Cast your vote online now! Vote now through July 9. Cast your vote online now! So who's the cutest pet? Vote for your favorite in our Cutest Pet Contest!
6/29/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Tips for traveling with your pet (Rushville Republican)
Despite the increased cost of fuel many families will be taking a summer vacation trip in coming weeks. Sometimes those trips include the family pet. When traveling with the family pooch or feline, additional concerns must be met.
6/29/2008 - Google Pet News
Find a pet - Wicked Local Southborough
Find a petWicked Local Southborough, MA - 3 hours agoKitty Angels is now showing cats and kittens at Especially for Pets in Sudbury and PetsMart in Nashua, NH For more information, call 978-649-4681 or visit ... |
6/28/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet parade returns (Salem News)
Mary Lou Popa tries to convince a reluctant 3-year-old Sam Bricker to stay on his Fourth of July themed patriotic tricycle Friday as she promoted the upcoming pet parade and vehicle parade. The annual events will be held July 4 in Salem. The pet parade will start at 1 p.m. on the south end of Broadway at the intersection with Pershing. Pets will be judged in categories such as largest, smallest,
6/28/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Food Prices Rising (KARK Little Rock)
Pet food prices are on the rise... According to the store manager at PetSmart, pet food prices have increased between six and twelve percent over the past year.
6/28/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Police: Pet Shop Boy Pilfered Pythons (CBS 2 Los Angeles)
Police in Fountain Valley say that Mauricio Mayer, 32, who worked in a pet shop was responsible for taking three pythons and other exotic animals from the store. All the snakes and other animals are now safely back in their cages and/or in possession of authorities Friday.
6/28/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Music Review: Be Your Own Pet - Get Awkward (Blogcritics.org)
A frenzied punk salvo from the dubious Nashville four-piece. Schoolyard fights, cafeteria brawls complete with requisite tossing of food, and bad boyfriends temper Be Your Own Pet’s Get Awkward, a frenzied punk salvo from the dubious Nashville four-piece. Led by young rapscallion Jemina Pearl and her new tattoo – the chick from Friday the 13th with a hatchet in her forehead – Be Your Own...
6/28/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Avoid pitfalls when picking pet insurance (Lexington Herald-Leader)
NEW YORK . If you've decided you need pet insurance for your pet, you'll want to know what to look for when buying a policy. Just like any form of insurance, there are pitfalls of which you should be aware. From PetsBest.com, a pet insurance company, here are some things to consider: Ask your veterinarian. Chances are the vet has heard all the news, whether it be good or bad, about ...
6/27/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet tip (El Paso Times)
Look for deals on pet medication. You don't have to fill your pet's prescriptions at your vet's office.
6/27/2008 - Google Pet News
Pet limits - Dallas Morning News
Pet limitsDallas Morning News, TX - 11 hours agoI'm speaking as a pet lover. My wife and I have three cats and two dogs. Some opponents of the ordinance are breeders. Shouldn't breeders operate outside ... |
6/27/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Flying With Your Pet Gets More Expensive (KARK Little Rock)
It's going to cost you more next time your pet flies with you. Most airlines are increasing their pet fees from 25 to 50 dollars more, per pet -- to help offset rising fuel costs. However, many are offering incentives, like double miles, to help ease the pinch.
6/27/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet-A-Palooza Comes to Detroit this Saturday (FOX 2 News Detroit)
Pet-A-Palooza is an active event where pet-lovers and pet-finders can uncover their new best friend. With over 30 participating rescue groups, finding a new furry friend will be a happy, heartwarming experience. Hundreds of loving homeless animals will be waiting for someone to take home. The two day event at freedom Hill runs 10- to 5pm on Saturday, June 28th, and 10am to 4pm on Sunday June ...
6/26/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
News: Be Your Own Pet Cancel Warped Tour Appearances (Pitchfork)
We liked the idea of Be Your Own Pet playing Warped Tour . We liked it so much we told BYOP lead singer Jemina Pearl so when we talked to her about the band's semi-controversial Get Damaged EP, among other things. But alas, as of yesterday, Be Your Own Pet have canceled their Warped appearances. In a posting on their website, the band wrote, "We regret to inform our ...
6/26/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Post policy prevents possible pet problems (The Belvoir Eagle)
Although, it is not uncommon to see residents walking their dogs on one of the many roads and sidewalks that make up the installation, post officials remind residents there are strict guidelines regarding pet ownership in on-post housing.
6/25/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Overton to open pet grooming business (The Dickinson Press)
Dickinson's LaCota Overton is pursuing her dream of owning a pet grooming service. She named her new business LaCota's Spa-4-Paws and plans to open July 1. The business is located in Dickinson's T-Rex Plaza. Advertisement: MUSIC MART Guitar Strings for $5! We feature a large selection of guitar strings from a variety of manufacturers. Check us out today!
6/25/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
On Your Side: Over the Counter Pet Med Dangers (News 12 Augusta)
A lot of flea and tick medication is actually prescribed for your pet by a veterinarian. There are some forms that are sold over the counter. They're cheaper, but one vet says they can be a danger, which isn't worth the savings.
6/24/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
THQ to Release Paws & Claws Pet Vet: Australian Adventures for PC (IGN PC)
Go down under on June 28. June 23, 2008 - Now the adventure really begins - - "Down Under!" You've experienced it in the States, now your veterinarian practice heads south of the equator in the sequel to one of the hottest girl's brands on PC, ValuSoft's Paws & Claws Pet Vet: Australian Adventures . Hop aboard your very own SUV and journey across one of the most unique terrains on the planet to ...
6/24/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Amended Bills: Pet Sterilization, Porn Tax (KQED: Capital Notes)
With the looming deadline for legislation to clear policy committees in the state Capitol, some of the more noteworthy bills of the two year sesssion are being either tweaked or virtually rewritten. Two of the bills that are newly modified have been the source of a lot of attention. First is the hugely debated proposal [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Amended Bills: Pet Sterilization, Porn ...
6/24/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Man Arrested, Accused of Beating Mother over Pet Skunk (KARK Little Rock)
Van Buren Police arrest Scott Sullivan after they say he beat his 56-year-old mother and a mentally challenged 14-year-old. They believe it began when Sullivan found out his pet scunk had been killed by his mother's dog. That's when he allegedly tied up his mother and the 14-year old and beat them.
6/24/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet of the Year (El Dorado Times)
Lady Skeiter, CGC, TDI, a 12-year-old Golden Retriever owned by Kathy Daily, RVT at the El Dorado Animal Clinic, was awarded the Kansas Veterinary Medical Association’s Pet of the Year at the recent convention held at Manhattan.
6/23/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Pygmy hedgehogs are new trendy pet (Moldova.org)
The popularity of African pygmy hedgehogs has greatly increased as the prickly creatures have become a trendy pet for animal lovers, British breeders say.Breeders say the animals are so popular, people are being put on waiting lists to buy the exotic pets, which can cost nearly $400 each, The Sunday Times of London reported.When they become used to you they will 'unball' and drop their spikes, ...
6/23/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Possible Pet Food Contamination (WTVC Chattanooga)
United States Marshals find possible contamination by rodents at a Petco Distribution Center that supplies stores in our area. Agents confiscated various pet food products that were stored at the chain's Illinois distribution center Thursday.
6/23/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet of the Week (Pleasanton Tri-Valley Herald)
Angelina is an 8-year-old spunky girl who is pretty set in her ways. She would prefer to be an only pet, and she is awfully independent. She is looking for someone who understands the quirky nature of the finicky feline and will give her a quiet space to just be herself.
6/23/2008 - Google Pet News
Pet Fees to Increase - Washington Post
Pet Fees to IncreaseWashington Post, United States - 21 hours agoThe Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved fee increases for pet licenses, pet adoptions and other services provided by the county's Department of ... |
6/22/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Ask the Vet: What to do with deceased pet (San Francisco Chronicle)
Q: We are going on vacation, and our pet sitter has asked what should she do if our aging cat dies at home. We've never considered that question: Whom does one call or where does one take a deceased pet's body for cremation, burial or disposal? A: Handling of...
6/22/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
EnsurApet Announces "Protect 4" Pet Health Insurance Plans (Medical News Today)
EnsurApet, Inc. (OTCBB:EPTI), a provider of pet health insurance, announced that the Company's "Protect 4" Pet Health Insurance Plans offer dog and cat owners an insurance plan which provides coverage for preventive and medical treatments of common canine and feline illnesses. The EnsurApet "Protect 4" plan provides the most coverage of any pet insurance plan in the marketplace today.
6/22/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Therapy Dogs (WXOW 19 La Crosse)
Chances are if you or someone you know has ever had an extended stay in the hospital, they’ve been visited by a pet therapy dog.
6/21/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
In case of pet emergencies (Wisconsin State Journal)
Many pet owners have spent time teaching their animals tricks, but don't have a clue about how to handle a pet medical emergency. Just as with people, all kinds of calamities can befall dogs and cats: bleeding, poisoning, seizures, gunshot wounds, obstructed intestines or airways, bloat, burns, bites, imbedded or swallowed foreign objects (pins are especially popular), fractures, and insect or ...
6/21/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Burglars Ignore Jewelry, Steal Pet (Local 6 Orlando)
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. -- A Central Florida family has launched a worldwide YouTube plea for the safe return of their pet dog after thieves broke into their home and stole the animal, ignoring cash and jewelry.
6/21/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet store in Portage closes second time (Post-Tribune)
PORTAGE -- A pet store that has come under recent attacks has voluntarily agreed to close down for 48 hours, an animal control officer said. Puppy Palace, in Portage Commons, will reopen either today or Saturday afternoon, said Pat Parish, animal control officer for the city.
6/21/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Thunderbird Clubhouse plans sixth annual pet show (The Norman Transcript)
Thunderbird Clubhouse is planning its sixth annual "Petacular" Pet Show, from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 26, at the Livestock Building of the Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 615 E. Robinson St."It is a great time to show off your pet's special talents or just come to enjoy the show," said Thunderbird Clubhouse Executive Director Pam Sanford.
6/20/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Entries sought for pet-photo contest at fair (East Brunswick Sentinel)
Animal Rescue Force (ARF), East Brunswick, will sponsor a pet-photo contest in August at the Middlesex County Fair. Interested individuals should send a favorite pet photo (no larger than 4-by-6 inches) and a $5 entry fee for each nonreturnable submission to ARF, P.O. Box 418, East BrunswickNJ 08816. Deadline is July 28.
6/20/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Feds Seize Allegedly Contaminated Pet Food (CBS 2 Chicago)
Federal officials announced Thursday that PETCO Animal Supplies was under investigation for possible contamination of its pet food. CBS 2's Susan Carlson reports that FDA inspections revealed rodents and waste at the company's storage facility in Joliet.
6/20/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Care Costs (Action News 24 Erie)
If you've had to cut back on costs around the home because of financial stress, you're not alone. But pet owners are finding themselves in a particularly difficult position when forced to make choices on how to spend.
6/20/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
FDA seizes pet food products from PETCO (Moldova.org)
U.S. marshals say they have seized various pet food products stored under unsanitary conditions at a Petco distribution center in Joliet, Ill.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration requested the action under a federal warrant issued in Chicago.Officials said FDA inspectors in April discovered widespread and active rodent and bird infestation at the Petco distribution center. The FDA re-inspected ...
6/18/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Store Nixes Paris Puppy Prop Purchase (E! Online via Yahoo! News)
If you find just the right dog to match your purse, what's the big deal? Apparently, it's no deal at all at the Puppy Store on Melrose. Gossips at Page Six are yapping that the pet peddlers said no to Paris Hilton when the heiress stopped by on her way to a photo shoot and "wanted a puppy in the picture with her so it would look cuter."
6/17/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Newfield man imprisoned for killing pet goat (The Post-Standard)
A Tompkins County man was sentenced today to one and one-third to four years in state prison for stealing and killing a pet pygmy goat. Rusty Slater, 20, of 228 Corrington Circle, Newfield, received the maximum sentence in Tompkins County Court.
6/17/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Officials seek animals illegally sold at pet shop (The Clarion-Ledger)
It has been two weeks since authorities cited a Richland pet store owner for the illegal possession and commercial sale of native wildlife, and none of the animals have been returned, said Ricky Flynt, alligator program coordinator for the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.
6/17/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
PET imaging focuses on medication's purported ability to improve mental performance (EurekAlert!)
New Orleans, La.—Concerned by the growing numbers of people using stimulant medications such as methylphenidate (MP)—either legally or illegally—to improve attention and focus, researchers used positron emission tomography (PET) imaging with the radiotracer fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) to assess the effects of the drug on brain function in the normal human brain.
6/17/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
New PET Scanner Could Improve Diagnosis (HealthCentral.com)
Copyright © 2008 ScoutNews LLC. All rights reserved. MONDAY, June 16 (HealthDay News) -- A prototype of a new cutting-edge PET scanner shows promise for the early diagnosis of disease, according to Japanese researchers.
6/17/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Individualized therapies for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma identified with PET (News-Medical-Net)
Positron emission tomography (PET) could be an important tool for identifying non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients who are likely to respond well to treatment with 90 ibritumomab tiuxetan (IT)-the first radioimmunotherapy treatment approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, said researchers at the Society of Nuclear Medicine's 55th Annual Meeting.
6/16/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Purina to offer pet insurance (San Jose Mercury News)
ST. LOUIS - You insure your house. You insure your car. So what about your family pet? Nestle Purina PetCare announced that it will begin offering PurinaCare, the first pet health insurance under pet food maker Purina's name.
6/16/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Virtual leash helps pet owners find pets (KOB-TV Albuquerque)
Missing pet posters could become a thing of the past as a high-tech system for finding stray animals becomes available to pet owners. The Zoombak, the Garmin GPS, and similar items use global positioning to track the location of users.
6/16/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Free Pet Supplies for Flood Victims & How to Help (KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids)
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (June 15, 2008) The Cedar Valley Humane Society (CVHS), located at 7411 Mount Vernon Road SE in Cedar Rapids, will open its doors at 8:00 a.m. Monday, June 16th to provide free pet supplies to those in need that have been affected by the floods.
6/15/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Adopt a pet (Warrenton Journal)
Baby Animal Welfare Association Baby came to the Animal Welfare Association under sad circumstances. Her previous owner moved to an assisted living facility where she could not take her beloved pet. Although Baby is sad and misses her mom, she is eager to start a new life, find a loving person or family, and have a happy home again.
6/15/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Police calls: Mansfield woman assaulted while trying to pet dog (Mansfield News Journal)
100 block of Blymyer Avenue, Mansfield -- A 48-year-old woman told police early Friday a 30-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man were walking a dog. She said when she reached out to pet the dog, the woman punched her in the mouth, causing her to fall and strike her head on the sidewalk. The woman had a lump on the back of her head and a cut on her lip, and was taken to MedCentral/Mansfield ...
6/15/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Your pet lives on and on (Independent Online)
BioArts International, a Californian biotech company with a long history of forays into the pet cloning industry, is planning an online auction to clone five dogs.
6/15/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
For a happier home, pet-proof your electronics (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Think toddlers are the biggest threat to your home theater? Better to worry more about the fangs and claws of "Killer" and "Misty." Soundandvisionmag .com offers a primer on how to protect precious home theater and A/V electronics components from your loving -- though often destructive -- family pet. Temptation 1: cables The cables in the back of most equipment racks often resemble a rat's ...
6/15/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Seward Park pet owners on coyote alert (KOMO Seattle)
Seward Park residents reported that coyotes are responsible for at least four pet attacks over the past month. But a ballot measure passed in 2000 has prevented wildlife officers from trapping or killing coyotes to control their population.
6/15/2008 - Google Pet News
Sign for Your Pet - Washington Post
Sign for Your PetWashington Post, United States - 23 hours agoDear Heloise: I wanted to remind readers of one very important thing that people should do when leaving their pets in the care of someone else. ... |
6/14/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet owners on coyote alert (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
Seward Park residents reported that coyotes are responsible for at least four pet attacks over the past month. They have organized an e-mail list to report new attacks and sightings and hope to alert other pet owners about the problem.
6/14/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Is Your Emergency Pet Evacuation Plan Ready? (KFDM Beaumont)
We're already two weeks into hurricane season, but are you ready with an evacuation plan? How about a plan for your pet? In case of an emergency, here are some tips on how to make sure your pet is not left behind.
6/13/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Fix Your Pet For Less (CBS 42 Birmingham)
Alabama Pet Shelters have their hands full this summer as thousands of pets are surrendered weekly. The high numbers is resulting in mass euthanizations. Now one not for profit is working to cut the surge in pets back through a spay and neuter program for less.
6/13/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Registration under way for library Pet Parade (East Brunswick Sentinel)
The Jamesburg Public Library, Gatzmer Avenue, will sponsor a Pet Parade 2-3 p.m. June 22. Applications may be obtained in the library. Any pet may be entered; all pets must be under full control of the owner. Prizes will be offered. There is no application fee. For more information, call 732-521-0440.
6/12/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Purina pitches pet insurance for dogs, cats (The State)
You insure your house. You insure your car. So what about your family pet? Nestle Purina PetCare Co. said it will begin offering PurinaCare, the first pet health insurance under pet food maker Purina’s name. The company said two plans will be available for dogs and cats, at a time when veterinary care can include costly CAT scans, MRIs or chemotherapy. The insurance will be offered through ...
6/12/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet Rescue Group Sues Dog Adoptive Family (FOX 2 News St. Louis)
There's a legal battle brewing A St. Louis County couple is being sued by one of the region's largest pet rescue organizations, for taking a dog to a shelter, instead of giving him back. "It's the first lawsuit we have filed," admits Jonathan Beck, a St. Louis attorney who also sits on Gateway Pet Guardian's board. "We're sending a message we take this very seriously." The dog at the center of ...
6/12/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Pick a pet for Obama (Rocky Mountain News)
The McCain family has plenty of pets. The Obama family has none. Help pick an area animal for the Obamas that could become the new First Pet.
6/12/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Teacher's Pet back on board (Akron Beacon Journal)
It's flashback time in Northeast Ohio, with the return of 1980s power pop/punk band Teacher's Pet. The group has reactivated itself and is celebrating the release of its self-titled debut album on Smog Veil Records with a series of shows, including Saturday night at Now That's Class in Cleveland.
6/12/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
The perfect pet (rock) (Concord Monitor)
In certain respects, it's the perfect pet. "He's really quiet; he doesn't make a mess; easy to travel with; doesn't require food or water," said Sue Driscoll, the creature's owner. "And he doesn't make a mess like a guy, so it's obviously a female."
6/11/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Purina pitches pet insurance for dogs, cats (KMOV St. Louis)
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- You insure your house. You insure your car. So what about your family pet? Nestle Purina PetCare Company says it will begin offering PurinaCare, the first pet health insurance under the Purina name.
6/11/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Purina pitches pet insurance for dogs, cats (KXAN 36 Austin)
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Nestle Purina PetCare today announced it will begin offering PurinaCare -- the first pet health insurance under the Purina name. The company says two plans will be available for dogs and cats, at a time when veterinary care can include costly CAT scans, MRIs or chemotherapy.
6/11/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Groups will hold pet adoption in Florence (Florence Morning News)
The Second Chance K9 Rescue of the Pee Dee and For the Love of Cats Inc. Feline Rescue & Adoption will hold a joint pet adoption from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Ashley Furniture HomeStore/Hobby Lobby location in Florence. Dogs, puppies, kittens and cats will be available.
6/11/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Will Smith's Pet Snake (Teen Hollywood)
Will Smith is sharing his home with a deadly boa constrictor, after his seven-year-old daughter Willow brought one home as a pet. The actor sent Willow to the pet store to buy a frog, and was shocked with she returned with the one metre long baby snake.
6/10/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
New drug-resistant pet infections (News 10 NBC Rochester)
Most people have heard of super bugs like MRSA that infect thousands of people every year but did you know your pet could also be at risk? Now there is growing evidence that pets are getting infected as well.
6/10/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Animal Owners Seek Class Action Status in Suit Over Pet Food Additives (Law.com)
Pet owners seeking class action status in a suit against manufacturers, packers and retailers say TV images of a kitchen making a "Tuscan" meal for kitty are pure fantasy. The $58 billion spent on pet food over the last four years has been without consumers' knowledge that the "quality" or "premium" foods they are feeding their pets "are made wholly or partially of inedible garbage unfit for ...
6/10/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Be Your Own Pet rocks Nylon Tour (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
She Wants Revenge may be the main draw on the Nylon Magazine Summer Tour (Wednesday at the Pageant), but check out Nashville punk upstarts Be Your Own Pet for a reminder of how much fun being young can be.
6/9/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Pet projects still getting lots of cash (Albany Times Union)
$15B in earmarks put into legislation last year; Gillibrand gives back pay-or-play donations WASHINGTON -- So much for trimming the pork.The practice of decorating legislation with billions of dollars in pet projects and federal contracts is thriving on Capitol Hill -- despite public outrage that helped flip control of Congress two years ago. More than 11,000 of those "earmarks," worth almost ...
6/9/2008 - Yahoo Pet News
Funding of pet projects thriving (The Charlotte Observer)
So much for trimming the pork. The practice of decorating legislation with billions of dollars in pet projects and federal contracts is thriving on Capitol Hill – despite public outrage that helped flip control of Congress two years ago. More than 11,000 of those “earmarks,” worth nearly $15 billion, were slipped last year into legislation telling the government where to spend taxpayers' ...
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