Trump’s latest contender for USDA passed toughest ‘ag gag’ law

President-elect Donald Trump is considering Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter for secretary of agriculture, despite his record — or maybe because of it — of opposing animal rights activists, says Politico. In Idaho, Otter signed the country’s toughest “ag gag” law, which carries up to a year in jail and a maximum fine $5,000 if a person is caught… » Read More

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