An animal rights group called on members of Congress to return money donated by the owners of a kosher slaughterhouse under investigation. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals called on Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa), Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.), Rep. Tom Latham (R-Iowa) and Rep. Katherine Harris (R-Fla.) to return donations from the Rubashkin and Balkany families, which are linked by marriage.
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