Hiya, FsOB! Greetings from what may be a sultry day on the banks of the Thames. I wish that you could see the river. It's rare to ever see it this perfectly flat and reflective, with just a few current undulations in the centre. Very mirror-like. Hmm, maybe we'll have another storm today....

Alex, any news on Ernie Paragallo's attempt to negotiate a plea deal? Also, if anyone who goes on Facebook could let us know what has impeded Rene Douglas' healing, that would be greatly appreciated.

#### To Margie: Sounds like you'll miss Harry Potter! One of my late Huskies used to take me by the hand in the way that you described Harry doing with you. I think it was my Illya, whose unique character is worthy of a book of remembrance some day. Hope your hip loosens up today.
To Sandra: Thinking of you and Chief in this heat. Nikita & I probably couldn't tolerate the weather extremes in Lubbock. ####

Robyn: I read that he had a second bout of pneumonia and had to be moved back to the hospital temporarily. Something about him working too hard in rehab.

Donna

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If you were one of the first for Independence Day...what would you say, what would you change?

How would our horses and animals be treated differently?

Please CALL, FAX, EMAIL...our horses need their Independence....they were never meant to be slaughter barbaric for horsemeat for overseas...

God created the mighty horse and all animals...and cruelty, neglect, abuse and slaughter was never, never in God's plans.

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Please read the db...pick a rescue, or two...and help...and be the watchdog or carekeeper or check out the rescues and make sure all have the true welfare of our horses and animals in mind....

If one or two, or MORE of our government officials goes astray....greed affects all kinds people, in all kinds of occupations and organizations.

I know...dogs are sent for research, bait, to feed alligators, zoos,. and our HORSES...God help them...

If we are not there, WHO?

Congress wants a RECESS???? please this is the year to get the Barbaro bill passed.

Have a nice day.

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Good Morning Alex...you are a true friend to us and our horses and animals.
Good Morning Tim and Fair HIll.

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BARBARO...ALWAYS...ALWAYS WE LOVE YOU...MISS YOU...AND WE WILL FINISH YOUR UNFINISH TASKS...WE ARE HERE FOR YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS, BARBARO...

WE ARE HERE...

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If you were one of the first for Independence Day...what would you say, what would you change?

How would our horses and animals be treated differently?

Please CALL, FAX, EMAIL...our horses need their Independence....they were never meant to be slaughter barbaric for horsemeat for overseas...

God created the mighty horse and all animals...and cruelty, neglect, abuse and slaughter was never, never in God's plans.

#######
Please read the db...pick a rescue, or two...and help...and be the watchdog or carekeeper or check out the rescues and make sure all have the true welfare of our horses and animals in mind....

If one or two, or MORE of our government officials goes astray....greed affects all kinds people, in all kinds of occupations and organizations.

I know...dogs are sent for research, bait, to feed alligators, zoos,. and our HORSES...God help them...

If we are not there, WHO?

Congress wants a RECESS???? please this is the year to get the Barbaro bill passed.

Have a nice day.

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Good Morning Alex...you are a true friend to us and our horses and animals.
Good Morning Tim and Fair HIll.

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BARBARO...ALWAYS...ALWAYS WE LOVE YOU...MISS YOU...AND WE WILL FINISH YOUR UNFINISH TASKS...WE ARE HERE FOR YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS, BARBARO...

WE ARE HERE...

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ROBYN - did you hear that we've had TWICE the normal rainfall in the past month here in water-logged CT? How I dearly wish we could share some of our soggy abundance with those in parts of the west who are parched and sweltering!!!

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JOAN - Congress will be gone for the entire month of August, as per usual...and heaven only knows how long they are off for the Fourth of July. Hmmmm, most people I know have Friday off (if they're lucky), celebrate on Saturday, and then right back to work on Sunday. Soooooooo, peeps, we have ONE MONTH to work miracles before DC shuts down in August - ugh!

Prayers and blessings for our beloved NICANOR and LENTENOR (and indeed, for all the dear horses)that they stay safe and sound!

La Ville Rouge carrying a filly

Great news with La Ville Rouge!! Maybe now she can retire from yearly appts with Dynaformer!!

IT'S A FILLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

La Ville is believed to be carrying a healthy filly!!!!!

Happy Tuesday everyone!

Joan Roya - Good questions.

La Ville - the news everyone was hoping for.

Have a great day.

Janice
A forever devoted to Kaiser FOB

WAY TO GO, DYNAFORMER!!!! A FILLY AT LAST!!!

Hay y'all don't forget tomorrow the fundraising auctions begins - GET YOUR BIDDING NUMBER and let the fun begin!!

Mercy

###I'm sharpening my marker pen and preparing to vote out a whole bunch of people who have forgotten they are sent to DC to do more than vote themselves raises, more than healthy retirement packages and a health plan better than many private individuals can afford while ignoring the wishes of those of us who voted to send them there--and putting us in the throes of Social Security and what will be rationed health care for the elderly and the sick.

Despite the short senator from California's rude remarks to a member of the armed forces at a hearing a week or so ago, neither she nor the rest of these boneheads back East "work very hard to get their titles." They are ELECTED and if the system worked and voters were THINKING, they would not RE-elect these arrogant "Mommies and Daddies" over and over and OVER ad nauseum to become legends in their own minds (assuming, that is they HAVE minds) and think that they know better than WE do.

So the Congress's rush to recess with LOTS of work waiting--some of it having been shelved last year, left undone, so we "start over"--does not surprise me.

We deserve what we get because we keep putting these slimeballs back in office, and we don't pay attention to what is being done to this country.

As I said, I'm sharpening my marker or maybe I need to sharpen that pokey thing (can't have any hanging chads) so that whatever system greets me at the polling place a year from now, I'll be prepared to vote OUT anyone who is an incumbent unless that person has proven by word/deed he or she has been performing as we, the voters, have wished.

###End of rant.

###Safe travels to all. Respite from rain for CT and environs, gentle breezes for the hot parts of the country, and good weather for the rest of youse.

Shoulder better. Not perfect, but better. Read on a medical Web site that what I have, "impingement," is typical in "older adult."

Well! Can't IMAGINE who they are talking about. I'll vote THEM out, too.

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Kay
Amen and LOL!!!

Go, Kay!

Go, Kay!

Oh YAY! A filly at LAST! Way to go LVR and Dynaformer! Welcome Baby Sissy-nor!

How cute Baby Sissy-nor, going to help my sister move stuff up to her cabin in the smokey Mountains. Will be gone 12 days. Doctor said I have plorise yesterday, thats not spelled right. Its pain in your lung? Have meds will travel, will miss you guys.
Will be sending prayers and thoughts daily, for all in need. Hot here too 103 yesterday.
Love ya

I keep forgetting this as i begin to think about loading munitions in my van and plot a trip to DC. (This may help others who are also losing their minds.)
---------------from wikipage---------------
The One Hundred Eleventh United States Congress is the current meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

It began during the last two weeks of the George W. Bush administration, with the remainder spanning the first two years of the Barack Obama administration.

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The Congress will last from January 3, 2009, until January 3, 2011, and it began its first session on January 6, 2009.
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We have TWO YEARS to educate these DULY ELECTED OFFICIALS.

Maybe this will keep me out of Federal Prison.

xxoo:j
COURAGE

###Debbie L.A.--pleurisy. {{{ }}} and get well soon. My mother had that, and you're exactly right--pain in the lungs. Take meds, follow doctor's orders, and don't overdue.

Was on my employer's spelling bee team yesterday. Can do "pleurisy," but "lederhosen" kicked us out of the competition. I had it written down correctly, but the three other team members thought there was an 'i' in there somewhere.

Bummer. We were not alone in getting eliminated on that word.

###Anyway, Debbie L.A., take care.

Morning ABR Famblee:)

YIPPEEEE-SKIPPPPYYYYY...A *FILLY*...FINALLY! And yes, SisterfrenHarriette...maybe NOW Ms. LaVille Rouge can take an overdue (IMO) BREAK from PREGNANCY!!!

Another YIPPPPEEEE-SKIPPPPYYYY!!! We are DOWN *SIX* degrees this morning!!! I'ts just 72 degrees on the porch this morning!! Hopefully that 'downward' trend will continue now, throughout the rest of this week! 109 here yesterday, Peeps...NOT FUN...not even 'remotely' NISSSSEEEEE!

I hope everyone has a good day today...

Debbie, LA: Please take good care of yourself, pleurisy isn't something to 'mess around' with, I don't think! Be sure and take your meds and don't OVERDO, Debbie!! :)

Must finish my coffee...bbl8r:)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Kay - I have several impingements throughout the body. :-D I hope you feel better soon.

Is it an 'official' FOB reference name? Sissy-nor? I love it.

Debbie l.a.

Pleurisy: i had it once after pneumonia: the biggie to avoid is getting inflamed cartelage (sp) between the ribs. The pain, girlie, goes on for months.

We will take good care of Joe while you are on the road. What a good sibling you are: take good care of you. Lots of fluids. Lots of rest (yeah, right.)

xxoo:j
COURAGE

TWOS-DAYE at TBFRENS
PART UNO
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Tuesday, June 30th...

We were expecting a family from Los Angeles. On the phone they asked would it be possible to meet some of your horses. The daughter said they were on vacation in San Francisco. She promised to be here before dark. Daily readers of my website, and this was their only chance to visit.

Right before dark a big SUV in our driveway. I said glad you could make it. Here is Oscar Award. He loves attention and treats.

Dad said hey that is swell, and thanks for showing us your horse. But all we wanted was directions to the casino.

Oooops... wrong family.

A newly arrived race horse named Naughty Nine. A cute little lame dark bay gelding. I suppose we will call him Naughty. He was here for less than an hour before somehow unhooking the latch to his gate. Naughty was naughty. Stirred up some dust. Tried to mount Misty. Knocked over my radio. Kicked Limo. Stole grain from Zoe. Finally Naughty allowed me to catch him. He was huffing and puffing. Put his head against my chest. Said okay, take me back to my pen.

more to come

LOL!!! *NAUGHTY* Nancy!! Joe has a horse who is apparently your NAMESAKE!! I hope he settles down and behaves himself now!! OY!

I know today will be a much more 'comfortable' day for Joe and his horses there in Woodland..the Delta Breezes were nearly 'howling' late last night...and Woodland certainly reaps the benefits of that marine air...it's good!! Sacramento does too, at a little after 10p last night, the temp in SAC was just 74...of course, Modesto was still at 89! Modesto is just about 35 miles west of us here in the foothills...it was still 90 here at the same time:/

Margie...I keep forgetting to mention to you, we used a product called 'Odor-Mute' and it worked very well, too! I don't know if it's still on the market, that was back in the 70s and 80's...but it does work! I think we got it at the local feed store, Margie.

I read your story last night about Harry Potter...I'm tickled PINK you taught him to eat from a FORK:) Made me smile BIG, Margie! :)

Alright, Famblee...time's ticking here..coffee nearly finished...must accomplish some MAJOR 'stuff' here today! CYOLEL8R!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

No new news on the federal front this morning - holding at 143 cosponsors in the House for HR 503 and 17 cs in the Senate for S 727. We are making significant progress - please keep contacting the target lists AND your own unsigned Rep/Sen(s) - lists coming right up in my next post.

Thanks Jonna for reminding us that we have until the end of 2010, NOT the end of 2009, to work with these bills. Not that we WANT to wait that long, only that we have that entire extra year to "gitter done" . . . A much better prospect than running out of time at the end of THIS year, as we did last year with HR 6598 . . . Of course we want slaughter to end YESTERDAY - but everything in DC seems to move with the speed of molasses . . . and I am glad to be reminded that we have that add'l year.

JOE TOOOOZ-DAYE
PARTO TWOOOO-OH
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A newly arrived thoroughbred filly from the feed lot in Wilton. There is a racing tattoo which gives her age at 3. Horse killer Manny Phelps says the filly just raced at Stockton. And now she is 30 cents a pound. Incredibly hot, and the filly had been on a trailer for over two hours. The first thing she does is dive into a water bucket. As I bent down to remove her front leg wraps the filly dumped her water bucket all over my head and back. A prankster. Already I love this filly. Her new name is Mibbs.

Because on Sunday a teen girl appeared at our front gate. She gives me $200.00 in cash. The girl says use her money to help rescue a horse. Hopefully a filly or mare. And could we name the new filly or mare Mibbs? A nickname for her Grandma. The girl says Grandma Mibbs has been the most important person in her life. Grandma Mibbs reads Tbfriends. The girl wants Grandma Mibbs to know how much she loves her.

Exact words from the girl: I would be sleeping in the streets. I would be just another lost soul without my Grandma Mibbs.

Supper feeding last night. Mibbs the filly reached out with her face and almost got away with my baseball cap. Like I said, a prankster. A hoot to hang out with.

Enjoy your last day of June Tuesday, and be sure to hug your horses. No doubt about No Doubt on the radio...

Joe

In 2006 there were 356 adoptions. Here are 4:

Top Left: Nicole adopts the pretty filly One Fourteen.

Top Right: Kerri loves Ink Spot like crazy, and does a daily blog about their life together.

Bottom Left: Casey goes home with the amazing gelding Winning Streak.

Bottom Right: Cali and Katie adopt Easy Bull, and what a hunk he is.

Quoting Mortimer Brewster ( Cary Grant ) in Arsenic and Old Lace - " insanity doesn't run in my family - it gallops ! "

That's how I feel about most of us, moi inclusive, in this battle against horse slaughter. When we finally win , we will need to start financing a " home " for most of us to enter. We'll have a staff to care for us , and basket weaving contests.

But if our horses are safe, wouldn't it be great?
We'll have Slewreigns Jerry there to run
Guess This Horse contests, which I would never win.

## Kay, I'm glad your shoulder is progressing and take care of it gently .

## Debbie L.A. , have " fun " doing all that moving work , but pleurisy is no joke , girl, so take care of yourself and do have a fun trip. It'll be cooler in the mtns.

Happy day to all, and bye now.

####
please...BARBARO'S CANDLES...VERY LOW..

LIGHT UP FOR HIM AND HIS HEAVENLY FRENS.

Tuesday June 30 - per the AAHS weekly strategy post,

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=38628.1

please work both the AAHS target list AND the short HAHS list that changes every weekday.
And pls send any/all feedback to me, potlucky@sbcglobal.net

AAHS is also asking everyone to participate in HORSES ON THE HILL, details of which are in my next post.

Here are today's Federal Target Lists: a) AAHS list of cosponsors of HR 6598 last year who haven't signed on yet for HR 503; and b)HAHS "short lists" that change every weekday.

(Note - AAHS = Americans Against Horse Slaughter; HAHS = Humanity Against Horse Slaughter, a Yahoo group)

AAHS FEDERAL TARGET LIST - Week of June 29, 2009

updated as of Tuesday, June 30

(Note - The date shown after each Rep's name below, is the date he/she signed on to cosponsor former antiHS bill HR 6598 in the 110th Congress.)

Remember - as former cosponsors of anti-horse slaughter legislation, these Reps are already on our side and should be easy to approach. We are seeking for them to sign up to cosponsor HR 503.

AND - with our current strategy - we are looking for INPUT from these offices (and from the HAHS daily lists) for you to email to me as per the directions in this week's AAHS strategy post.

Don't hesitate to email me - potlucky@sbcglobal.net - if you have questions about this strategy.

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE - You can use this toll-free number

800-828-0498

and ask for a legislator by name (or ask for extension, last 5 numbers of legislator's office phone).
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Target List For H.R.503 (House Bill)

Rep Ellison, Keith [MN-5] - 9/9/2008
Phone: 202-225-4755 Fax: 202-225-4886

Rep Farr, Sam [CA-17] - 9/25/2008
Phone: 202-225-2861 Fax: 202-225-6791

Rep Giffords, Gabrielle [AZ-8] - 7/31/2008
Phone: 202-225-2542 Fax: 202-225-0378

Rep Johnson, Eddie Bernice [TX-30] - 9/9/2008
Phone: 202-225-8885 Fax: 202-226-1477

Rep Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [GA-4] - 9/10/2008
Phone: 202-225-1605 Fax: 202-226-0691

Rep Mollohan, Alan B. [WV-1] - 9/15/2008
Phone: 202-225-4172 Fax: 202-225-7564

Rep Norton, Eleanor Holmes [DC] - 9/25/2008
Phone: 202-225-8050 Fax: 202-225-3002

Rep Schmidt, Jean [OH-2] - 9/8/2008
Phone: 202-225-3164 Fax: 202-225-1992

Rep Towns, Edolphus [NY-10] - 9/8/2008
Phone: 202-225-5936 Fax: 202-225-1018

Rep Tsongas, Niki [MA-5] - 9/8/2008
Phone: 202-225-3411 Fax: 202-226-0771

Rep Welch, Peter [VT] - 9/24/2008
Phone: 202-225-4115 Fax: 202-225-5974

Rep Wittman, Robert J. [VA-1] - 9/25/2008
Phone: 202-225-4261 Fax: 202-225-4382
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The daily HAHS short lists from Daniel are posted here at Comments and at/toward the (evolving) end of this thread every weekday: [close up spaces]

http: // forums.prospero.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=37747.1

Today's short HAHS list is below and at post 45 of that thread.

Links to the daily short HAHS lists for this week are also maintained here: [close up spaces]

http: // forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=38628.2

Please work those HAHS lists as well as the above AAHS list, and send all feedback from both lists to me, potlucky@sbcglobal.net

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Here's Daniel's message and short list for today, Tuesday, June 30, from the HAHS group site. (snailmail addys omitted)

Hi all,

Here is today's June 30th list of legislators to contact on the daily faxing campaign. Since it is Tuesday we will contact Senators on S. 727, requesting them to both cosponsor it and work actively to override any silent hold (denial of unanimious consent) placed on this bill. We will continue contacting them state by state in alphabetical order; notice we have skipped Iowa and Kansas for obvious reasons...

Daniel

INDIANA
Senator Richard G. Lugar
Fax: 202-228-0360 Phone: 202-224-4814

Senator Evan Bayh
Fax: 202-228-1377 Phone: 202-224-5623

KENTUCKY
Senator Mitch McConnell
Fax: 202-224-2499 Phone: 202-224-2541

Senator Jim Bunning
Fax: 202-228-1373 Phone: 202-224-4343

[end crosspost from HAHS]

THANK YOU ALL FOR ALL THAT YOU DO FOR THE HORSES! Go get 'em.

CJ in Hammond IN for americansagainsthorseslaughter.com

HORSES ON THE HILL!

note from CJ -

here is a link to a thread about Horses on the Hill that contains posts with hotlinks to the various links referred to in the following message.

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=38390.1

excerpt from message from Deb & Shelley, Anti Slaughter Issues: US - STRATEGY FOR WEEK OF JUNE 29

HORSES ON THE HILL!

We strongly encourage everyone who is able, to attend this event. We'll keep you posted on any updates. Please let us know if you are going by sending us an email. If you are looking for t shirts, caps, etc, please visit http: // www. cafepress.com/AAHSmerchandise [close up spaces]

Please mark your calendar and join us in Washington, DC on July 14th to meet with your legislators and show your support for America’s horses and the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727). The last Horses on the Hill was a huge success, let’s make this one even bigger and better!

As plans unfold for the daylong event you can start right now by signing up to attend. Please send an email to blair@awionline.org telling us if you plan on attending. Feel free to email if you have any questions.

Then follow these steps:

Visit AWI’s Compassion Index to find your US Representative and two US Senators. Enter your zip code and hit go. [note - link in the above-noted thread]

Call their offices and ask to speak with their animal staffer, let them know you are a constituent. Schedule a meeting on July 14th between 10 am and 4 pm. You will be scheduling a total of three meetings (one in US House, two in US Senate). You can ask to meet with your legislator, as well, but meeting with the animal staffer is very beneficial. Questions about calling Capitol Hill? Click here. [note - link in the thread noted at top of this post]

After you set your meetings, come back to AWI’s Compassion Index and fill out the form with your meeting information. This will help us both coordinate your meetings and follow up after you leave. We will provide specific information (brochures, fact sheets, etc…) that will help in your meetings.

Send this email to everyone you know and ask them to join us in Washington, DC on July 14th for America’s horses.

Make your travel plans to join us on Capitol Hill. DC is a great summer destination. There are lots of things to do.

If you have any questions please email Blair at blair@awionline.org. We look forward to seeing you all on July 14th. Be sure to bookmark http: //www. horsesonthehill.org and check back often for updates and new information.

Debra, WI - Americans Against Horse Slaughter

Still more to do for Barbaro's brothers and sisters - WE STILL NEED CONSTITUENT CONTACT - pls keep after your OWN Representative and Senators.

CURRENT AS OF Tuesday June 30

In addition to the current weekly AAHS strategy (week of June 29), which is posted here [close up spaces]

http: // forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=38628.1

along with our House target list and links to daily HAHS 'short list' - and please work with those lists as a priority - when you have a leeeettle extra time/energy -

PLEASE KEEP CONTACTING YOUR OWN SENATORS AND REP (though this is not spelled out in the current AAHS directions). We are getting feedback that many legislators really only listen to their OWN constituents.
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CURRENT COSPONSOR LISTS

For your convenience, here are the current cosponsor lists for both House and Senate AND a link to find out who your own legislators are and how to contact them.

COSPONSORS OF THE FEDERAL ANTI HORSE SLAUGHTER LEGISLATION - current as of Tuesday, 6/30/09

EVERYONE - pls check the following lists of current cosponsors of HR 503 & S 727 - if your Rep/Sen(s) are on these lists, you can breathe a sigh of relief and go on to our current federal target lists.

If your Rep/Sen(s) are NOT on the following lists of cosponsors, AFTER finishing the AAHS strategy, pls contact him/her seeking cosponsorship of HR 503 (House) and S 727 (Senate).

You can use this link

http://www.usa.gov/Contact/Elected.shtml

to find who your legislators are and how to contact them.

HOUSE cosponsors - current as of Tuesday, June 30, 2009

All 143 current House cosponsors of HR 503, in alphabetical order, from thomas.gov, along with the introductory material re the bill.

H.R.503
Title: To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption.
Sponsor: Rep Conyers, John, Jr. [MI-14] (introduced 1/14/2009) Cosponsors (143)

Latest Major Action: 3/16/2009 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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COSPONSORS(143), ALPHABETICAL

Rep Abercrombie, Neil [HI-1] - 2/11/2009
Rep Ackerman, Gary L. [NY-5] - 1/14/2009
Rep Arcuri, Michael A. [NY-24] - 3/12/2009
Rep Baird, Brian [WA-3] - 2/4/2009
Rep Barrett, J. Gresham [SC-3] - 6/9/2009
Rep Bartlett, Roscoe G. [MD-6] - 1/26/2009
Rep Bean, Melissa L. [IL-8] - 3/23/2009
Rep Berkley, Shelley [NV-1] - 1/14/2009
Rep Berman, Howard L. [CA-28] - 1/27/2009
Rep Biggert, Judy [IL-13] - 5/4/2009
Rep Bilbray, Brian P. [CA-50] - 1/14/2009
Rep Bilirakis, Gus M. [FL-9] - 1/28/2009
Rep Bishop, Timothy H. [NY-1] - 1/26/2009
Rep Blumenauer, Earl [OR-3] - 3/5/2009
Rep Bono Mack, Mary [CA-45] - 1/14/2009
Rep Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [GU] - 1/14/2009
Rep Brady, Robert A. [PA-1] - 3/23/2009
Rep Brown, Corrine [FL-3] - 6/16/2009
Rep Brown, Henry E., Jr. [SC-1] - 1/14/2009
Rep Burton, Dan [IN-5] - 1/14/2009
Rep Campbell, John [CA-48] - 4/21/2009
Rep Cao, Anh "Joseph" [LA-2] - 6/15/2009
Rep Capps, Lois [CA-23] - 2/4/2009
Rep Capuano, Michael E. [MA-8] - 1/14/2009
Rep Castle, Michael N. [DE] - 1/14/2009
Rep Chandler, Ben [KY-6] - 6/23/2009
Rep Clarke, Yvette D. [NY-11] - 5/21/2009
Rep Clay, Wm. Lacy [MO-1] - 2/23/2009
Rep Cleaver, Emanuel [MO-5] - 6/8/2009
Rep Cohen, Steve [TN-9] - 1/14/2009
Rep Connolly, Gerald E. "Gerry" [VA-11] - 6/16/2009
Rep Courtney, Joe [CT-2] - 1/26/2009
Rep Cummings, Elijah E. [MD-7] - 1/14/2009
Rep Davis, Danny K. [IL-7] - 4/21/2009
Rep Davis, Susan A. [CA-53] - 4/21/2009
Rep DeFazio, Peter A. [OR-4] - 1/14/2009
Rep Delahunt, William D. [MA-10] - 1/14/2009
Rep DeLauro, Rosa L. [CT-3] - 1/14/2009
Rep Diaz-Balart, Mario [FL-25] - 2/4/2009
Rep Dicks, Norman D. [WA-6] - 1/27/2009
Rep Engel, Eliot L. [NY-17] - 3/12/2009
Rep Eshoo, Anna G. [CA-14] - 2/26/2009
Rep Fattah, Chaka [PA-2] - 4/21/2009
Rep Frank, Barney [MA-4] - 2/11/2009
Rep Fudge, Marcia L. [OH-11] - 5/19/2009
Rep Gallegly, Elton [CA-24] - 1/14/2009
Rep Gerlach, Jim [PA-6] - 1/14/2009
Rep Green, Al [TX-9] - 1/27/2009
Rep Grijalva, Raul M. [AZ-7] - 1/14/2009
Rep Gutierrez, Luis V. [IL-4] - 1/14/2009
Rep Hall, John J. [NY-19] - 1/14/2009
Rep Harman, Jane [CA-36] - 3/23/2009
Rep Hinchey, Maurice D. [NY-22] - 1/14/2009
Rep Hirono, Mazie K. [HI-2] - 2/11/2009
Rep Holt, Rush D. [NJ-12] - 1/28/2009
Rep Inglis, Bob [SC-4] - 1/14/2009
Rep Israel, Steve [NY-2] - 1/26/2009
Rep Jackson-Lee, Sheila [TX-18] - 1/14/2009
Rep Jones, Walter B., Jr. [NC-3] - 1/14/2009
Rep Kaptur, Marcy [OH-9] - 2/23/2009
Rep Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [MI-13] - 3/5/2009
Rep Kilroy, Mary Jo [OH-15] - 3/3/2009
Rep King, Peter T. [NY-3] - 1/14/2009
Rep Kirk, Mark Steven [IL-10] - 1/14/2009
Rep Klein, Ron [FL-22] - 1/14/2009
Rep Kucinich, Dennis J. [OH-10] - 1/14/2009
Rep Lance, Leonard [NJ-7] - 1/26/2009
Rep Langevin, James R. [RI-2] - 2/4/2009
Rep Larson, John B. [CT-1] - 2/23/2009
Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] - 3/5/2009
Rep Levin, Sander M. [MI-12] - 1/26/2009
Rep Lewis, John [GA-5] - 1/14/2009
Rep Lipinski, Daniel [IL-3] - 1/26/2009
Rep LoBiondo, Frank A. [NJ-2] - 1/14/2009
Rep Lofgren, Zoe [CA-16] - 1/14/2009
Rep Lowey, Nita M. [NY-18] - 1/27/2009
Rep Lynch, Stephen F. [MA-9] - 3/24/2009
Rep Maffei, Daniel B. [NY-25] - 3/23/2009
Rep Maloney, Carolyn B. [NY-14] - 1/14/2009
Rep Matsui, Doris O. [CA-5] - 2/23/2009
Rep McCarthy, Carolyn [NY-4] - 1/14/2009
Rep McCollum, Betty [MN-4] - 4/30/2009
Rep McCotter, Thaddeus G. [MI-11] - 1/14/2009
Rep McGovern, James P. [MA-3] - 1/14/2009
Rep McMahon, Michael E. [NY-13] - 6/23/2009
Rep McNerney, Jerry [CA-11] - 6/16/2009
Rep Meeks, Gregory W. [NY-6] - 3/5/2009
Rep Miller, George [CA-7] - 1/14/2009
Rep Mitchell, Harry E. [AZ-5] - 1/14/2009
Rep Moore, Dennis [KS-3] - 3/5/2009
Rep Moore, Gwen [WI-4] - 1/14/2009
Rep Moran, James P. [VA-8] - 1/14/2009
Rep Murphy, Patrick J. [PA-8] - 1/14/2009
Rep Murtha, John P. [PA-12] - 1/26/2009
Rep Myrick, Sue Wilkins [NC-9] - 1/26/2009
Rep Nadler, Jerrold [NY-8] - 1/14/2009
Rep Napolitano, Grace F. [CA-38] - 6/26/2009
Rep Neal, Richard E. [MA-2] - 2/23/2009
Rep Olver, John W. [MA-1] - 2/23/2009
Rep Pallone, Frank, Jr. [NJ-6] - 6/2/2009
Rep Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [NJ-8] - 5/19/2009
Rep Payne, Donald M. [NJ-10] - 1/14/2009
Rep Peters, Gary C. [MI-9] - 1/27/2009
Rep Pierluisi, Pedro R. [PR] - 4/21/2009
Rep Platts, Todd Russell [PA-19] - 1/14/2009
Rep Price, David E. [NC-4] - 6/8/2009
Rep Rahall, Nick J., II [WV-3] - 1/14/2009
Rep Rangel, Charles B. [NY-15] - 1/14/2009
Rep Reichert, David G. [WA-8] - 5/13/2009
Rep Rogers, Mike J. [MI-8] - 5/13/2009
Rep Rooney, Thomas J. [FL-16] - 1/27/2009
Rep Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [FL-18] - 2/11/2009
Rep Rothman, Steven R. [NJ-9] - 1/14/2009
Rep Roybal-Allard, Lucille [CA-34] - 5/21/2009
Rep Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [MD-2] - 1/14/2009
Rep Ryan, Tim [OH-17] - 2/4/2009
Rep Sarbanes, John P. [MD-3] - 6/2/2009
Rep Schakowsky, Janice D. [IL-9] - 1/14/2009
Rep Schwartz, Allyson Y. [PA-13] - 2/23/2009
Rep Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [VA-3] - 1/14/2009
Rep Serrano, Jose E. [NY-16] - 1/14/2009
Rep Shea-Porter, Carol [NH-1] - 2/4/2009
Rep Sherman, Brad [CA-27] - 1/14/2009
Rep Smith, Christopher H. [NJ-4] - 1/14/2009
Rep Stark, Fortney Pete [CA-13] - 3/10/2009
Rep Sutton, Betty [OH-13] - 1/14/2009
Rep Tauscher, Ellen O. [CA-10] - 3/5/2009
Rep Tierney, John F. [MA-6] - 6/26/2009
Rep Titus, Dina [NV-3] - 6/11/2009
Rep Van Hollen, Chris [MD-8] - 1/14/2009
Rep Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [FL-20] - 1/14/2009
Rep Watson, Diane E. [CA-33] - 1/14/2009
Rep Waxman, Henry A. [CA-30] - 3/23/2009
Rep Weiner, Anthony D. [NY-9] - 1/26/2009
Rep Wexler, Robert [FL-19] - 1/14/2009
Rep Whitfield, Ed [KY-1] - 1/14/2009
Rep Woolsey, Lynn C. [CA-6] - 1/14/2009
Rep Wu, David [OR-1] - 1/14/2009
Rep Yarmuth, John A. [KY-3] - 3/26/2009
Rep Young, C.W. Bill [FL-10] - 1/14/2009
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SENATE cosponsors - current as of Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Here are the 17 current Senate cosponsors of S 727, in alphabetical order, from thomas.gov, along with the introductory material re the bill.

S.727
Title: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption.
Sponsor: Sen Landrieu, Mary L. [LA] (introduced 3/26/2009) Cosponsors (17)
Related Bills: H.R.503
Latest Major Action: 3/26/2009 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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COSPONSORS(17), ALPHABETICAL

Sen Begich, Mark [AK] - 6/1/2009
Sen Boxer, Barbara [CA] - 3/26/2009
Sen Burris, Roland [IL] - 4/21/2009
Sen Byrd, Robert C. [WV] - 3/26/2009
Sen Cardin, Benjamin L. [MD] - 3/26/2009
Sen Carper, Thomas R. [DE] - 3/26/2009
Sen Collins, Susan M. [ME] - 3/26/2009
Sen Ensign, John [NV] - 3/26/2009
Sen Graham, Lindsey [SC] - 3/26/2009
Sen Kennedy, Edward M. [MA] - 4/21/2009
Sen Kerry, John F. [MA] - 3/26/2009
Sen Lautenberg, Frank R. [NJ] - 3/26/2009
Sen Leahy, Patrick J. [VT] - 3/26/2009
Sen Levin, Carl [MI] - 3/26/2009
Sen Lieberman, Joseph I. [CT] - 3/26/2009
Sen McCain, John [AZ] - 3/26/2009
Sen Menendez, Robert [NJ] - 3/26/2009

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Current cosponsor lists are maintained at this thread: [close up spaces]

http: // forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=37999.1

NOTE - please SCROLL DOWN TO POST 9 of that thread for additional directions re cosponsors & GAO investigation.

THANK YOU ALL FOR ALL THAT YOU DO FOR THE HORSES!

CJ in Hammond IN for americansagainsthorseslaughter.com

WOW! A filly! I love it!

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Take care of yourself, Debbie. Let us know how you are doing.

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Please say a prayer for our rescue horse Freckles. The kids think he may have foundered. Have a call in to the vet. He is pushing 40. There will be no heroics for him. If he is uncomfortable, we will say our good-byes. Stomach is in knots, can't stop crying. We've had him for 6-7 years. A true friend. Can't post any more right now.

I've set up a candle group him. Please keep him in your prayers.

Candles for Freckles

Alex sitting here in tears after reading your tweeter report from OLEX, Mare and foal 22 cents a pound to kill. 5 cents for the Belgium to kill.
And the pro slaughter lies on Salon report.
I need a vacation, when will it stop?
Thanks for all the well wishes today, looking forward to the cooler weather in the Mountains.
Off early in the AM

Congratulations to Mrs. Jackson in particular, who we have read was really hoping for a filly!

And now that "Sissy-nor" (hilarious, by the way) is in utero, perhaps the lovely La Ville Rouge will retire from the broodmare business after this surely lovely foal is born...well, a girl (and even an old lady) can hope, can't she?

Congratulations to La Ville Rouge, finally she'll have a filly! I'm wondering what name they'll choose. So far from in the foxhound picture we have Barbaro, Nicanor & Lentenor. The next one I believe is Margano which could work for a filly, might have to be Morgaine to make it feminine. Don't know if that sounds like a racehorse though! The other names in the foxhound painting are Sereno and Calypso. I could see Calypso but I bet there's already been a race horse with that name. One of the good things about having a filly is that she could carry on La Ville Rouge's lineage. We're gonna have to wait patiently for another nine mos. or so! Ah, well, all good things come in due time! No rush.

Congrats to LaVille and the Jacksons. I bet Three Chimmneys is letting Dynaformer prance around a little more today! he did good

From the discussion board - hilarious:

If horses were software.....
A letter to tech support

Dear Tech Support,

Recently I purchased and installed Horse 1.0. I soon noticed that this program appears to have numerous glitches. For instance, every time my computer boots up, I have to run Feed 5.3 and Water 7.1. Many times I've been in the middle of writing an important document, and a window will flash telling me to run Clean Stall 2.0. This program also contained applications I did not wish to install, such as Manure 8.5, however they auto-installed with Horse 1.0. Applications such as Vacation 2.7 and Free Time 10.1 can no longer run, crashing whenever selected. Possibly the worst is that Horse 1.0 has attached itself to programs like Finance Manager and MS Money, with folders added such as "Monthly Shoeing" and "Winter Blanket". Periodically, I'll get a reminder telling me to send a check to the manufacturer of Horse 1.0 for the aforementioned items. I have tried to uninstall Horse 1.0 numerous times, but when I try to run the uninstall program, I get warning messages telling me that a deadly virus known as "Withdrawal" will infect my system. Please Help!!!!!

THE REPLY:

Dear User,

Your complaint is not unusual. A common misconception among users is that Horse 1.0 is a mere "utilities and entertainment program." It is not - it is an OPERATING SYSTEM and is designed by its' creator to run everything! A warning will soon be imprinted on the box. Since you have already installed Horse 1.0, here are a few tips on how to make it run better. If you are annoyed by the applications Feed 5.3 and Water 7.1, you may run C: \HIRE HELP, however this will cause another folder to be added to financial applications, labeled "Staff". Failure to send payment to "Staff" will result in Feed 5.3 and Water 7.1 being run again on startup. A note of caution: NOT booting up your computer for several days isn't the solution to avoiding Feed 5.3 and Water 7.1. You will find that, when you boot up your computer again, a nasty virus called "Colic 4.2" will have attached itself to important documents and the only way to rid your computer of Colic 4.2 is by purchasing and installing "Vet 10.1", which we admit is extremely expensive, but crucial. Otherwise, Colic 4.2 will cause irreversible damage to the operating system. Finally, it is important that you run C:\Carrots and C:\Scratch Ears on a fairly regular basis to keep the application running smoothly. If you have any more questions, please call our toll free number.

Sincerely, Tech Support

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Barb, AZ....Oh, Hunny-Girl! I am sorry! I hope somehow Mr. Freckles will rally!
(((((barb/famblee/freckles))))

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Oh JOY(not)...I hear THUNDER in the distance...the clouds began 'kinda' thick early this morning...have progressively gotten much thicker...it's cooler today..but ODEARGOD! we do NOT need LIGHTNING STRIKES!!! Everything is so DRY...just the 'thought' of SPARK would send us up in smoke!!

I'm so sad to read Debbie's post about OLEX...:( I can't go there!! I just HATE THIS DAMN SLAUGHTERING OF OUR HORSES!!! Aaaaarrrrggghhhhh!!!

They should be RESPECTED/LOVED/ENJOYED/LOVINGLY CARED FOR....NOT PUT ON SOME STINKIN' DINNER PLATE....but hay..it's MONEY, isn't it....fist-fulls of DOLLARS....MONEY GRUBBING BASTARDS..EVERY STINKING ONE OF THEM:/ MAY THEY ALL ROT IN HELL!

Gosh..I best get off of here, before I get banned!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Alex,

I look forward to your pix every day. Thanks

####((((Freckles))))) my heart and prayers go out to you and your famblee.

Judy

# Bonnie,

I bet they will combine a name with Calypso. On the DB people are suggesting Calypso Bay, but it could be something else.

Hi Everyone,
We are out of the barn, it took us one week. All the horses are safe or adopted. It was sad and tough, but better things will happen for us. We are all exhausted.

I will try to come back later, off to see the most handsome Hans.

A filly for Laville Rouge finally. The Jackson's must be doing a big dance. God Bles them All.

Hi Barbaro, I love you big bay.

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BARB AND FRECKLES...AND YOUR FAMILY...
NOTHING BUT LOVE AND PRAYERS...

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Barb AZ
Gee, I am so sorry! Hope the kids are wrong, My heart and prayers go out to you and the children.

Grief is the price we pay for love, ~Mrs Jackson~

Until one has loved an animal, a part of one,s soul remains unawakened. ~Anatole France~

Love you heart, just so sad!

Just talked to Barb AZ, she is in tears and very upset. Right now it's a wait and see, but she said she has a bad feeling about it.
Please say a prayer for her rescue horse Freckles.
Calls are in to her vet and her farrier.

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Thank you for your calls, candles and prayers. Vet called, but we lost our connection. She is probably out of range. The Phoenix metropolitan area is huge, especially if she is out on a call somewhere in the middle of the desert! Waiting for her to call back. Farrier usually calls in the evenings, after he is done. More later. Scared to death right now.

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BarbAZ

Keeping all of you in prayer for a quick and merciful solution to Freckles' foundering. God, I have a stomach ache FOR you...

40 years old : what a wonderful old gentelman....how wonderful that he has had years with all of you. Remember: imho--horses/dogs: they live in the moment. No matter what his past lives cost him...he has been loved by you and your girls, and for him, that has been realtity.

xxoo: many hugs and stuff....j

Barb AZ,
I am lighting candles and praying for the best outcome for all of you. 40 years and at least those with you and your famblee were happy - with good
food and good attention.

Jonna said they live in the moment for their reality and I guess they do,
and he has known happiness w/ you. God bless,
bye now.

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Thanks you gals. Shoer is coming out in the morning. Will get some more Banamine from the vet, if she calls back. Shoer is convinced it is heat founder, so he will get some pads on ASAP. Will keep you all posted. Honestly, it is almost a 911 call when one of the horses has a problem!

I appreciate your continued prayers for Freckles, and I will try to keep you all posted.

Thanks, Famblee!

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever! Run with the angels honey!
And all love to the entire Heavenly Herd! As you know you take me to where angels walk ...
As our Angel Dee says, "It is AFFIRMED!"

Holding hands, paws, and hooves with the entire Barbaro Nation!

Oh God Bless that dear LA VILLE and yes, Papa DYNAFORMER, too!

BARB AZ - God Bless you and your family, and especially FRECKLES!! Prayers on the way, be assured!!

NAUGHTY NANCY - LOVED the equine tech support piece, that had me rolling! :)

DEBBIE LA - Pleurisy, oh no!! Please take care of you!!

Hi CHIEF - big smooshy kisses to you!!

I agree with ROBYN & NIKITA - I would need to head to the Arctic Circle to stay cool!

Rainbows, prayers and hugs to you ANGEL DEE! It is "AFFIRMED" !!

Have been zooming again, but always know the prayers for ALL in need here always continue!!
You all are the most precious famblee!!! XXX

many hugs,
always,
Lou Ann

###Since the tests for the new "nor" are not definitive, and the results are that it is "probably" a filly, should we not think of "The Pending" as "Neither-nor" until we hear for certain?

Sereno - good,

Calypso - great,

Neithernor- PRICELESS
Thanks for that laugh tonight, Kay

Goodnight all you Barbaro peeples,
tomorrow, bye now.

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Freckles update for the west wing, or anybody still awake: We managed to ice his feet down a couple of times. He is on Banamine and Bute. The shoer will be out in the morning. Freckles actually seems to be a little tiny bit better. The meds and ice must surely be helping. I will post again after the shoer has left. Will be afternoon for those of you in the east. Thanks for all your prayers.

Barb, I'm so glad to hear the good news. I'll continue to pray for both you and Freckles.

Hey, BARB, still awake over here in the East Wing, thought I'd peek in to see if any news . . . .
Prayers and positive healing energies continue in your direction.
Plus many many ((hugs)) to you and you give Freckles a kiss on his nose for me, too, please.
WE BELIEVE, Barb!
much love, Lou Ann

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Thanks, Eliz and Lou Ann. Amazing what we go through. I wish the people who send horses to slaughter could understand that.