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Working together to create new, green economy
6/12/2008
We share in the tremendous challenge to change trade and energy policies to save our economy and to save our planet. There is little time to waste. Let's get to work together to create the new green economy now.

Democrats weigh ban on plastics' chemical in bottles, canned food amid safety concerns
6/10/2008
Some Democratic lawmakers pushed Tuesday for a ban on a chemical used in water bottles, canned food and other household items, despite mixed opinions from government experts about the substance's possible risks.

Waste Company Would Import Mexican PCBs to Burn in Texas
6/9/2008
AUSTIN, Texas, June 9, 2008 (ENS) - Environmental groups have filed comments and numerous related documents with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in opposition to a company's application for authorization to import and burn polychlorinated biphenyls, PCBs, in Southeast Texas.

Safety advocates seek to ban chemicals that soften plastic toys
6/4/2008
Toy safety advocates are asking two Illinois congressmen to push for a ban on chemicals used to soften plastic toys such as bath time buddies -- even yellow duckies.

LOVE INTRODUCES TWO-BILL PACKAGE TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM LEAD POISONING
5/30/2008
(BLACKWOOD) - On the heels of a series of highly publicized toy recalls across the nation, Assemblywoman Sandra Love has introduced legislation to prohibit the sale of toys and costume jewelry that contain lead and mercury to protect children from these metals which can be toxic if swallowed.

Legislators Tells Congress to Protect Kids from Toxic Toys
5/29/2008
Congress should include a ban on a particular toxic used in children’s toys and childcare products when it takes up legislation to update the nation’s consumer protection laws, according to state legislators, who recently sent a letter to Congress encouraging the ban.

A push on nationwide ban on toxic phthalates made
5/29/2008
Norwalk - State Senator Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) has lent his voice to a multi-state coalition of lawmakers who want the federal government to take a stand against toxic toys. In a letter sent ten days ago, Senator Duff and 87 other state lawmakers from coast to coast called for federal action to keep chemicals known as phthalates out of children’s toys.

ABC 3340 Lead Test Kit Report
11/8/2007

Women from USW hold parties to raise awareness about toys, other imports
10/19/2007
" that's the brilliant part: Bushco won't help the people but a LABOR UNION steps up to the plate ..."

Women from USW hold parties to raise awareness about toys, other imports
10/19/2007
By Sally Kalson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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