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Mastriano, Comitta Bill to Protect Animals from Painful Experimentation Almost Law
The Beagle Bill, legislation championed by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Sen. Carolyn Comitta (D-19) to protect dogs and cats from painful, taxpayer-funded experiments, has been approved by the General Assembly and is now almost law. [Read More]
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WHAT AN INCREDIBLE DAY FOR THE BEAGLES!
It was wonderful celebrating this historic milestone today with Kristen Tullo, Anita Archambeau, Heidi Prescott, and of course, sweet Phoebe the Beagle! 🐶
These amazing advocates have worked tirelessly to make the Beagle Bill a reality. Their dedication, compassion, and perseverance helped make this long-awaited victory possible!
A special thank-you to Mallory from ABC27 News for taking the time to interview me and help share the exciting news of the Beagle Bill`s success!
Five years of hard work, and today we celebrated a victory for the beagles!
Thank you all for never giving up! 🐾
Pawsitively excited about this victory!!!!
"Dogs have owners and cats have staff" 🐾
WE FINALLY MADE IT HAPPEN! THE BEAGLE BILL HAS PASSED! 🎉
After five years of hard work, determination, and perseverance, the Pennsylvania Beagle Bill (SB 381) has passed with overwhelming bipartisan support!
🐾 PA House: 203–0
🐾 PA Senate: 50–0
This is a tremendous victory for our beloved beagles, giving dogs used in research a chance at loving forever homes!
WE COULDN`T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT SO MANY OF YOU!
A special thank-you to my Democratic colleague and partner, Senator Carolyn Comitta, for working alongside me to champion this legislation. This is bipartisan cooperation at its finest!
I also want to recognize our extraordinary advocates — Kristen Tullo, Anita Archambeau, Heidi Prescott, and the Adams County SPCA in Gettysburg — for their tireless dedication and compassion. And of course sweet Phoebe the Beagle! She is a very important part of this!
To the countless advocates, rescue organizations, legislative staff, volunteers, and Pennsylvanians who worked behind the scenes and never gave up — THANK YOU! This victory belongs to all of you!
This was never about Republicans or Democrats. It was about doing what is right for these innocent animals.
Five years. One incredible victory.
THE BEAGLES WON! 🐶❤️
October 20, 1944 - During World War II in the Pacific, General Douglas MacArthur set foot on Philippine soil for the first time since his escape in 1942, fulfilling his promise, "I shall return."
I had the honor and privilege of speaking at the Rededication of Gettysburg IFA and The American Spiritual Heritage Project at historic Gettysburg!
Gettysburg is sacred ground, where courage, sacrifice, and faith helped shape the destiny of our nation. It was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on America`s spiritual heritage, honor those who sacrificed for our freedoms, and reaffirm the biblical principles upon which our great nation was founded.
May we never forget our history, the sacrifices of those who came before us, and the providence of Almighty God in America`s remarkable story.
October 19, 1781 - As their band played The World Turned Upside Down, the British Army marched out in formation and surrendered to the Americans at Yorktown. More than 7,000 British and Hessian troops, led by British General Lord Cornwallis, surrendered to General George Washington. The war between Britain and its American colonies was effectively ended. The final peace treaty was signed in Paris on September 3, 1783.
