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Two new cosponsers have been added to the bill. This is bad news folks:

Representative Barbara Lee
Oakland District Office
1301 Clay Street Suite 1000-N
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 763-0370
Fax: (510) 763-6538
Hours: M-F: 9am - 5pm PST

Washington, D.C. Office
2444 Rayburn HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: (202) 225-2661
Fax: (202) 225-9817
Hours: M-F: 9am - 5pm EST

Representative Barney Frank
2252 Rayburn Building
Washington, DC 20515
tel: (202) 225-5931
fax: (202) 225-0182

29 Crafts Street
Newton, MA 02458
tel: (617) 332-3920
fax: (617) 332-2822

This could be very bad. It's no secret the state just cut an obscene land deal as part of the everglades cover, I mean clean up . Making this latest effort look good is going to be a priority.

In January a group known as the Everglades Coalition held their annual conference in Miami. EVERYBODY was there. Except representation for the exotic animal trade. Governor Crist and senator Bill Nelson gave key note speeches Nelson was also involved in panel discussion. Senators , Congressmen , environmental agency executives and many representatives from groups that support anti ownership. The list is to long ....... This conference was major. Does anyone think H.R 669 got little nudge during this conference . Maybe just a little.

I hope at this point everyone with an interest in private ownership understands that nobody's crying wolf. The wolf really is right up our butts and is getting ready to a big bite.

Ernie Eison
WESTWOOD ACRES REPTILE FARM INC.