Center for Biological Diversity et al v. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service et al
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ORDER DENYING Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment; GRANTING Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 10/6/2011. (rg1)
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4h r 1 9 ) ç h ug n g n y h ul o sd r h o ns f te g n is i o s
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n tr , refc o t emao Fe ea a to rt e t ntee itn eo o po ii nt aus .
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