National Report -- Picking up a slew of endorsements, veterinarian and Oregon Senator Kurt Schrader (D-Canby) vies for the U.S. House of Representatives seat. This interview excerpt with Schrader and DVM Newsmagazine's Senior Editor Christina Macejko addresses the key issues facing veterinarians.

Schrader is running against Republican businessman Mike Erickson. Read more about Erickson here.

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