Ag Committee Oks Legislation to Reverse Horse Slaughter Ban

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SPRINGFIELD - Nearly two years after banning the slaughter of horses for human consumption, Illinois lawmakers Tuesday revived the issue, saying the fate of unwanted horses is now even more uncertain.

On an 11-2 vote, the House agriculture committee approved legislation to overturn the ban, which was aimed at shutting down the nation's only horse slaughtering plant in DeKalb.

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Ag Committee Oks Legislation to Reverse Horse Slaughter Ban

The measure faces an uncertain fate as i...

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