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Ban on Horse-Meat Inspection Funds Reversed

Ban on Horse-Meat Inspection Funds Reversed

A change in legislative language could lead to the re-opening of horse slaughter plans in the United States. A ban on funding for federal inspections of horse meat has been reversed.

 Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Congress Calling

By Ray Paulick - On Nov. 16, one day before a congressional subcommittee looked into the possible need for legislation to improve health insurance and safety issues for jockeys, the full U.S. House of Representatives said "no" to the creation of a federal commission to oversee professional boxing.

 Tuesday, November 22, 2005

30% Foreign Betting Tax Moves Closer to Elimination

A major hurdle blocking the potential growth of international simulcasting was cleared on Thursday night when the U.S. Senate Finance Committee approved by a 12-9 vote a major tax-cut bill that includes a provision eliminating a burdensome 30% withholding tax on winning pari-mutuel wagers placed by foreigners through U.S. pools.

 Friday, May 09, 2003

Federal Legislation Would Ban Horse Transportation for Slaughter

The American Horse Council reports that federal legislation has been introduced that would make it a federal crime to transport horses for the purpose of slaughter.

 Wednesday, October 17, 2001