Demand that the USDA Restore Its Puppy Mill Inspection Database .

[Madam45for2923]

Demand that the @USDA Restore Its Puppy Mill Inspection Database . PLEASE SIGN AND RETWEET

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PETITION: https://www.change.org/p/demand-that-the-usda-restore-its-puppy-mill-inspection-database?recruiter=75760663&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=share_twitter_responsive

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By gutting USDA animal abuse records, Trump has now made the torture, experimentation and mutilation of puppies and kittens legal.

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The Humane Society is fighting back after USDA hides animal welfare data http://huff.to/2kJmBU1

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USDA removes online database critical to animal welfare work
http://blogs.bestfriends.org/?_ga=1.196221996.1253019513.1475599412&utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=social&utm_term=USDA+removes+online+database+critical+to+animal+welfare+work&utm_content=national+organic+post&utm_campaign=blog



REMINDER: Here was HRC's platform on our pets & other earth-mates:

[riversedge]

1. I saw Maddow's report on this last night! Can't fanthom that Trump wants us to request a FOIA

(have to pay for these don't you??) just to get this data that Fed workers collect for us!!


What else can we do?

I called both my Senators this morning about this issue.

[Madam45for2923]

3. How much does it cost to make a FOIA request? Found answer here:

https://www.foia.gov/faq.html#cost

How much does it cost to make a FOIA request?


There is no initial fee required to submit a FOIA request, but the FOIA does provide for the charging of certain types of fees in some instances.

For a typical requester the agency can charge for the time it takes to search for records and for duplication of those records. There is usually no charge for the first two hours of search time or for the first 100 pages of duplication.

You may always include in your request letter a specific statement limiting the amount that you are willing to pay in fees. If an agency estimates that the total fees for processing your request will exceed $25, it will notify you in writing of the estimate and offer you an opportunity to narrow your request in order to reduce the fees. If you agree to pay fees for a records search, you may be required to pay such fees even if the search does not locate any releasable records.



Can I ask that any fees be waived?

You may request a waiver of fees. Under the FOIA, fee waivers are limited to situations in which a requester can show that the disclosure of the requested information is in the public interest because it is likely to contribute significantly to public understanding of the operations and activities of the government and is not primarily in the commercial interest of the requester. Requests for fee waivers from individuals who are seeking records on themselves usually do not meet this standard. In addition, a requester's inability to pay fees is not a legal basis for granting a fee waiver.

[riversedge]

5. Thanks for information. I remember just downloading a report to show someone not to long

ago. Waste of time to request it from the gov!!

[Lucinda]

2. Happy to K&R and sign the petition.

Thank you!

[riversedge]

4. Kand REC---Please call your Senators about this.

[JudyM]

6. Yes! Switchboard is 202-224-3121.

Once the operator answers, ask to be connected to whomever you are trying to reach. They will send you to your senator's or representative's office line, and a legislative assistant will answer the phone.

It is important to let them know why you are calling and what issue you are calling about. You will sometimes be able to speak directly to your senator or representative, but more often you will speak to a staff person in the member's office. This person keeps track of how many people called and their positions on issues, and provides a summary to the member. Be assured that your call does count, even if you are not able to speak directly to your senator or representative.

It is usually most effective to call your own senators and representatives, as each is primarily concerned with residents from his or her district. However, you may occasionally find it useful to call other members, if they are on a certain committee or in a particular position to help get a bill passed.
http://civilrights.org/action_center/resources/calling-congress.html

[riversedge]

7. or FAX them free here...

I posted this for McConnell but can be used for anyone....




Stephen Bolen 🗽 ?@sbolen 16h16 hours ago

Mitch McConnell’s email inbox is full. Let’s jam his faxes with the Coretta Scott King letter now.

DC Office 📠: [phone]


also see:


http://www.dailykos.com/story/2017/02/03/1629266/-FAX-your-Senator-Free-and-Easy-No-Paper-Required

FAX your Senator, Free and Easy, No Paper Required
By water willow
Thursday Feb 02, 2017 · 6:24 PM CST


So, here’s a fax your Senate (or Rep) tool, totally free. Write your message and save as a .pdf (or you can send as Word doc). Then attach your letter at the below link. You must reply to an email you’ll get once you make the fax, to confirm it is from you. The service also emails you when it’s been delivered. Very user friendly, imho. If you need any help please ask in comments!

Make sure your cover page (you’ll be asked to fill out a form on the website for this) is clear and concise:

“Vote No on Sessions” (just for example ~!*)

Then attach your personal letter explaining why.

Here’s the link:

Fax Your Senator or Representative


https://faxzero.com/fax_senate.php



Comment:


MEL in PGH
Feb 02 · 06:42:47 PM

Yes! This FaxZero site works wonderfully. I have been sending out at least 3 FAXes a day to my Congressional Rep and 2 Senators. You can send 5 free FAXes a day.

[JudyM]

9. Great to know. Wish it could be pinned somewhere on DU!

[Madam45for2923]

10. Great practical advice and information! Thank you for posting this!

[m-lekktor]

8. K&R.nt

[Marthe48]

11. A link to a blog about records from 1997-2007

http://thememoryhole2.org/blog/aphis-annual-reports

Just an fyi