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WASHINGTON - The Senate on Wednesday moved to ban the
human consumption of "downed" animals, which are livestock too sick to
stand or walk unassisted. Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, who offered the
amendment to an agriculture spending bill, said many of these animals
are dying from infectious diseases and present a significant pathway for
the spread of disease. "My amendment prevents downed animals from being
approved for consumption at our dinner tables," he said. The Senate
approved the measure by a voice vote.
The House, in passing its version of the spending bill
for the 2004 budget year, defeated a similar amendment on a 202-199
vote. The two chambers must negotiate a common stance on the issue when
they meet to come up with a final bill. full story:
http://www.centredaily.com/mld/centredaily/news/7192265.htm
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