Tag: LETTER

Letter to the editor: Animal studies are important for medicine

In the current political climate, it’s reckless for organizations like White Coat Waste Project to accuse America’s world-renowned researchers of conducting “cruel” and “wasteful” research (“Letter to the editor: Pingree to be commended for support of lab animal bill, ” Nov 17). Why would a political organization make such a dangerous claim? Because it remains opposed to ethical and necessary …

Letter: Consider ethics of using animals in human medicine | Letters

I read your editorial of Jan. 17, “A pig’s heart, a man’s life and a breakthrough,” with concern. My interpretation: we humans are now going to breed, genetically manipulated, slaughter and transplant pig organs into humans. And since the pig in the title was raised by a biotechnology company in the Blacksburg area, we in The Roanoke Times area can …

Letter calling on NY state to deny Norlite permit renewal application

Dear Commissioner Seggos, The 122 signing organizations urge your agency to decline the renewal of the Norlite (Cohoes, NY) Aggregate Air Title V and Part 373 Hazardous Waste Approval applications. It is time to end this public nuisance that is so threatening the health and well-being of residents of the capital district. Norlite’s practices do not make it vulnerable to …

Warner sends letter to CDC director on dog importation suspension –

“The temporary ban is a concern for the many US diplomatic and military families living in Virginia. While I know these families may be eligible for a derogation, your agency website states that these permits are “extremely limited” and this tedious application process has resulted in pet owners looking for a solution strive, ”wrote Warner. “I respectfully ask the CDC …

Letter to medicines and medical merchandise suppliers

Dear colleague, I am writing to give you an important update on our work together to ensure continuity in the supply of medicines and medical devices to the UK. This follows the negotiated withdrawal agreement between the government and the EU and the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), which came into force at the end of the transition period …

LETTER: Invoice oversimplified the feral cat downside | Opinion

For many of us deeply concerned about feral cat overpopulation, it was evident that Senate Bill 1390, which legalized the capture, neutering, and return of feral cats was an attempt to provide a simple solution to a complex problem Find. This bill contained only some definitions and statements that cats and TNR volunteers would be exempt from good laws for …