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On the recordMarch 25, 2004
But there is still more that can and needs to be done to eliminate operations that raise and slaughter livestock in unspeakable conditions.
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Tim Johnson
Democratic · South Dakota

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Highlighting the need for further improvements in humane slaughter practices.

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