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Colbert Report Mocks Steve King on Chicken Cages Stance

Steve King's fight against larger chicken cages made the Colbert Report.

Stephen Colbert gave U.S. Rep. Steve King, R-Kiron, a shout-out last week for continuing to stand up to the “Lets not abuse animals lobby.”

Most recently, King has spoken out against a law that increased the size of chicken cages in California. King said it was a mistake according to a video clip on the show.

Colbert seemed to agree with the Congressman and said the 200 square inch cages are bigger than the cages he keeps his interns in and suggested stuffing de-footed chickens into a cylinder the size of a paper towel dowel.

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“Congressman pass a law mandating my new chicken tubes,” Colbert said.

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