A prospective graduate student and the recent recipient of a bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University, Brittany Kuecker studied political science and sociology. In addition, Brittany Kuecker is a former intern at a nearby animal shelter and Humane Society.
The Humane Society of the United States recently expressed gratitude to the House of Representatives after the passing of legislation that allows for the retirement of government-owned chimpanzees working in labs and sanctuaries. The legislation, which passed the Senate without opposition late in October and provides the National Institute of Health with enough capital to care for retired chimps, is an addendum to Title III S. 252 of the 2000 Chimpanzee Health Improvement, Maintenance and Protection Act. Backers of the new movement, including the Humane Society, expect the bill to be on President Obama’s desk sometime in the fall of 2013.
Wayne Pacelle, president and chief executive officer of the Humane Society, issued a statement praising the legislation. He pointed out that sanctuaries are run more efficiently than laboratories, allowing the bill to save money for taxpayers.
The Humane Society of the United States recently expressed gratitude to the House of Representatives after the passing of legislation that allows for the retirement of government-owned chimpanzees working in labs and sanctuaries. The legislation, which passed the Senate without opposition late in October and provides the National Institute of Health with enough capital to care for retired chimps, is an addendum to Title III S. 252 of the 2000 Chimpanzee Health Improvement, Maintenance and Protection Act. Backers of the new movement, including the Humane Society, expect the bill to be on President Obama’s desk sometime in the fall of 2013.
Wayne Pacelle, president and chief executive officer of the Humane Society, issued a statement praising the legislation. He pointed out that sanctuaries are run more efficiently than laboratories, allowing the bill to save money for taxpayers.
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