AR-News: (US LA) Legislation expected on 'frivolous cases' - The Humane Society of the Un

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The Humane Society of the United States used its Web site last week to 
criticize U.S. Rep. Chris John, D-Crowley. 
John opposed bills to protect downed livestock, Yellowstone National Park 
bison and bear baiting. He also supported cockfighting, the society said. 
(Louisiana is one of only two states where cockfighting is legal.) 
John earned a score of 11 out of 100, which the society labeled "miserable." 
They credited John with supporting one bill that prohibits interstate 
transport of big cats for the pet trade. 
John stood by his votes. 
"This is the same group that would stop Louisianians from deer hunting and 
archery hunting," John said. 
John was singled out by the society for his cockfighting stance, he said. 
"I make no apologies for my support of that industry," John said. "It's a 
states' rights issue that has a positive economic effect on my district." 
Gerard Shields is The Advocate's Washington correspondent. 
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