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AVMA works to quash Rx bill

May 10, 2011

Legislation targets sales of prescription medications by DVMs.

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Veterinarian, Senator John Ensign to exit U.S. Senate at end of term

April 12, 2011

Las Vegas -- Almost two years after stepping down from a key Republican post, Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.), a veterinarian and U.S. Senator, announced he will not seek re-election in 2012.

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Illinois veterinarians outraged over rabies fee collections

March 1, 2011

Madison County, Ill. — A plan to have veterinarians collect rabies certification fees for the county is drawing ire from area practitioners.

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Oklahoma may allow veterinarians to elect state board members

February 18, 2011

Oklahoma City, Okla. -- Membership on the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners may soon be decided by other veterinarians rather than the governor, according to a new bill introduced in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

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Oklahoma Senator calls for repeal of new pet breeder law

January 4, 2011

Oklahoma City, Okla.? Freshman Sen. Josh Brecheen (R-Coalgate) is asking fellow legislators to repeal the state's recently passed Commercial Pet Breeders Act.

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Election 2010: Results mixed for veterinarians

November 3, 2010

Multiple veterinarians ran for Congress and state legislatures in this election. Here's a look at the candidates, results and issues.

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Election 2010: Katz makes a run for New York Assembly

November 1, 2010

He?s running on a platform to lower taxes and restore "honesty to state government."

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Election 2010: Oklahoma veterinarian Charles Thompson battles for U.S. House post

November 1, 2010

Charles Thompson, DVM, is running for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in Oklahoma?s 2nd District.

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Election 2010: Veterinarian Kurt Schrader remains in tight race for U.S. House

November 1, 2010

Veterinarin Kurt Schrader?s (D-Ore.) re-election bid is just too close to call according to the Congressional Quarterly.

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