WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 -- The Animal Welfare Institute issued the following news release: Thanks to the hard work of the many members of Congress who support animal welfare, the $1.4 trillion omnibus appropriations bill for fiscal year 2021, which was signed by the president on Sunday, includes some important benefits for animals. Among them: Animal Welfare Act enforcement: The fiscal year 2021 omnibus appropriations bill, which covers spending for multiple departments and agencies through Sept  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2 -- President Donald J. Trump issued the following statement: * * * TO THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES: I am returning, without my approval, S. 906, the Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act. America's fishermen have made great sacrifices to ensure that our Nation's marine fisheries are a sustainable economic engine for coastal communities. Under my Administration, the number of United States fish stocks subject to overfishing is at a historic low. This achievemen  more

LONDON, England, Dec. 31 -- The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office issued the following statement on Dec. 30 by Minister for the European Neighbourhood Wendy Morton: * * * "With the signing of the historic UK-EU trade agreement completed the UK Government affirms its unwavering support for all of our Overseas Territories (OTs). "Under the Withdrawal Agreement, legislation will also come into effect at the end of the transition period to implement the Protocol and to safeguard the Soverei  more