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One of the fundamental reasons that Bernie is calling out corruption in government is because of the blatant refusal by sitting officials on BOTH sides to protect people over profits. Below is a list of bills that Bernie has co-sponsored regarding animal welfare that has been blocked by other members of government:

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• May 15, 2013 - H.R.1998, Big Cats And Public Safety Protection Act: To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to clarify provisions enacted by the Captive Wildlife Safety Act, to further the conservation of certain wildlife species, and for other purposes. Co-sponsored by Bernie Sanders 

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• April 25, 2013 - H.R.1731, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013: To provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens, and for other purposes. Co-sponsored by Bernie Sanders.

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• March 12, 2013 - S.541 - Safeguard American Food Exports Act of 2013

• February 27, 2013 - H.R.847, Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act: Which would make breeders and pet stores provide puppies with good environments. Co-sponsored by Bernie Sanders

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• January 6, 2009 - H.R.80, Captive Primate Safety Act: To make it unlawful for a person to receive, import, export, acquire, sell, or purchase a live animal of any prohibited wildlife species.

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