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Bird Litigation: “Standing” and the California Gnatcatcher

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District Court for the District of Columbia, arguing that FWS did not properly assess the subspecies issue. Standing is often an issue in environmental lawsuits and advocacy groups have learned how to meet these requirements, sometimes including named individuals.

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Humane Society University to Offer Courses in Fall 2009

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Further advancing its leadership in human-animal studies, Humane Society University, an affiliate of The Humane Society of the United States, announced today that it has received a license as a higher education degree-granting institution by the District of Columbia Education Licensure Commission.

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Settlement Forces Animal Research Facilities to Disclose More

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The two parties settled in a lawsuit filed by the advocacy group four years ago after the group were unable to obtain information they requested. The settlement will now be submitted to the federal district court for the District of Columbia for final approval.

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The Wonderfulness of Local Field Guides: Reviews of ABA Field Guide to Birds of Maine & Birding Guide to the Greater Pasadena Area

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Currently the Advocacy and Outreach Manager at Maine Audubon, he grew up in Maine and has a work history in conservation and public policy including seven years at the National Parks Conservation Association and volunteer work in communications for the Audubon Society of the District of Columbia.