The bill, authored by Best Friends Animal Society and supported by Alley Cat Allies and the Humane Society of the United States, made it through the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee with
unanimous approval last week — despite
opposition from,
among others, Audubon Florida (which was trying to make the most of the Smithsonian / U.
These organizations and their industry allies are also advantaged by virtually
unanimous opposition to cap and trade
among Republican members of Congress, with many Republican leaders echoing the communication strategy of conservative groups by casting doubt on climate science and exaggerating the costs of action.