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| Park Rapids Enterprise.com - MN | Klobuchar, six other senators, introduce Safe Kids' Jewelry Act | February 2, 2010 | http://www.parkrapidsenterprise.com/event/article/id/21985/group/home/ |
| MNParent.com - page 12 | Safe Enough to Eat | February 1, 2010 | http://www.mnparent.com/publications/mn_parent/documents/files/mnp0210.pdf |
| Product Safety Letter | Tenenbaum Talks to PSL about the CPSIA and More | January 30, 2010 | http://www.productsafetyletter.com/news/6116-1.html |
| The Associated Press | U.S. regulators announce recall of cadmium-laced kids' jewelry from Walmart | January 29, 2010 | http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/100129/health/health_us_cadmium_jewelry |
| OMB Watch | Lead Standards for Children's Products Challenge CPSC | January 27, 2010 | http://www.ombwatch.org/node/10726 |
| The News Tribune - WA | This country pays a high price for cheap goods | January 25, 2010 | http://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/columnists/story/1042723.html |
| Kids Today | CPSC gives update on lead limits to Congress | January 19, 2010 | http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6715473.html |
| American Motorcyclist Association | MIC: Massive grassroots effort needed to change CPSIA | January 19, 2010 | http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/story.asp?id=1689 |
| The Associated Press | Trinkets in Trash After Cadmium Warning | January 15, 2010 | http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_CADMIUM_JEWELRY_PARENTS?SITE=NCKIN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT |
| Alexandria Town Talk (VA) | Editorial: Stop using U.S. consumers as guinea pigs | January 15, 2010 | http://www.thetowntalk.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=20101140304 |
| The Washington Post | Cadmium Facts | January 14, 2010 | http://voices.washingtonpost.com/checkup/2010/01/cadmium_facts.html |
| Fox News - John Stossel Show | Crony Capitolism | January 14, 2010 | http://handmadetoyalliance.blogspot.com/2010/01/cpsc-commissioner-anne-northup-argues.html |
| Plastics News | Governments urge keeping focus on toy safety | January 13, 2010 | http://plasticsnews.com/headlines2.html?id=17558&q=Governments+urge+keeping+focus+on+toy+safety |
| Clutch and Chrome | Industry continues fight against youth motorcycle ban | January 13, 2010 | http://www.clutchandchrome.com/News/MotorcycleNews100021.htm |
| MinnPost.com | Klobuchar wants to ban dangerous cadmium from toys made in China | January 12, 2010 | http://www.minnpost.com/derekwallbank/2010/01/12/14894/klobuchar_wants_to_ban_dangerous_cadmium_from_toys_made_in_china |
| The Associated Press | Walmart pulling jewelry cited in AP cadmium report | January 11, 2010 | http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_CADMIUM_JEWELRY?SITE=NYBUE&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT |
| AP Impact | With lead use barred, tests reveal toxic cadmium in children's jewelry from China | January 10, 2010 | http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5jOZ18_qP_E6aLGC8RW48qdqU_QFA?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter |
| The Wall Street Journal | There is No Joy in Toyland | December 24, 2009 | http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703478704574612573263963560.html |
| Playthings.com | CPSC delays testing regs to 2011 | December 18, 2009 | http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6712299.html. |
| Publisher's Weekly | CPSIA - The Year in Review | December 18, 2009 | http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6712109.html |
| Business Week | Confronting China's Quality Gap | December 17, 2009 | http://www.businessweek.com/managing/content/dec2009/ca20091214_603635.htm |
| Associated Press | CPSC delays lead testing enforcement | December 17, 2009 | http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gHY-GM_Geb9Aw7R_G-IFDyZTGPqgD9CLFREG0 |
| ThomasNet.com | Cleaning Up Toxic Toyland | December 15, 2009 | http://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/archives/2009/12/cleaning-up-toxic-toyland-overhaul-of-unsafe-toys-safety.html |
| Wall Street Journal | Waxman Working on Fix to Consumer Product Safety Law | December 15, 2009 | http://online.wsj.com/article/SB126092362672992939.html |
| 9News.com - Colorado | Toy Library Running Short - Lead Law to Blame | December 13, 2009 | http://www.9news.com/rss/article.aspx?storyid=128839 |
| The Times-Standard - CA | It's as simple as ABC - "You get what you pay for" | December 6, 2009 | http://www.times-standard.com/ci_13939352?IADID=Search-www.times-standard.com-www.times-standard.com |
| San Diego Union Tribune | Volunteers take toy pressure off North Pole | December 5, 2009 | http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2009/dec/05/volunteers-take-some-pressure-north-pole/ |
| Finding Dulcinea | How to Buy Safe Toys This Holiday Season | December 3, 2009 | http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/Americas/2009/dec/How-to-Buy-Safe-Toys-This-Holiday-Season.html |
| Product Safety Letter | Tenenbaum Says Section 101 Exceptions Would be Helpful | November 29, 2009 | http://www.productsafetyletter.com/news/5951-1.html |
| Las Vegas Review-Journal | A mistake the lead-heads won't fix | November 29, 2009 | http://www.lvrj.com/opinion/a-mistake-the-lead-heads-wont-fix-78063252.html |
| ABC News - on line | Toy Safety Rules Play Grinch for Artisans | November 27, 2009 | http://www.abcnews.go.com/Politics/toy-safety-requirements-banning-lead-phthalates-hurt-small/story?id=9168576 |
| The Washington Times - Editorial | Brass Attacks | November 16, 2009 | http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/16/brass-attacks/ |
| Wall Street Journal - editorial | Congress, Toys and a Bad Law on Lead | November 7, 2009 | http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704013004574517680323914784.html |
| Product Safety Letter | Nord's Blog Launch Focuses on Testing and Exclusions | November 2, 2009 | http://www.productsafetyletter.com/news/5821-1.html |
| The New York Times | Burden of Toy Safety Law Imperils Small Handcrafters | October 30, 2009 | http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/31/business/smallbusiness/31toys.html?_r=2 |
| Product Safety Letter | Manufacturers Call for Senate CPSIA Hearing | October 30, 2009 | http://www.productsafetyletter.com/news/5820-1.html |
| Playthings.com | Handmade Toy Alliance Pushes for Senate Hearings | October 30, 2009 | http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6704527.html |
| Product Safety Letter | The Handmade Toy Alliance Requests CPSC Actions under CPSIA | October 26, 2009 | http://www.productsafetyletter.com/news/5808-1.html |
| GrandHavenTribune.com - MI | Impending law poses strict requirements on children's product makers, large and small | October 23, 2009 | http://www.grandhaventribune.com/paid/295717715606599.bsp |
| Playthings | Up Close: TIA's Carter Keithlley on industry toy safety efforts | October 14, 2009 | http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6701644.html |
| Product Safety Letter | Consumer Confusion Comes from CPSC Guidance, not the Media | October 9, 2009 | http://www.productsafetyletter.com/news/5759-1.html |
| Examiner.com | CPSC: Craig's List, eBay, garage sales could cost you a bundle | October 5, 2009 | http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-12378-Consumer-News-Examiner~y2009m10d5-CPSC-Craigs-List-eBay-garage-sale-sales-could-cost-you-a-bundle |
| Product Safety Letter | Garage Sales and CPSC - Sorting the Facts from the Myths | October 3, 2009 | http://www.productsafetyletter.com/news/5759-1.html |
| Walletpop.com | Target hit with $600,000 penalty for violating 30 year old ban on lead toys | October 1, 2009 | http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/10/01/target-hit-with-600-000-penalty-violating-30-year-old-ban-on-le/?icid=main|main|dl1|link4|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.walletpop.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F10%2F01%2Ftarget-hit-with-600-000-penalty-violating-30-year-old-ban-on-le%2F |
| National Jeweler | Illinois passes tougher lead laws | October 1, 2009 | http://www.nationaljewelernetwork.com/njn/content_display/fashion/jewelry-fashion-reports/e3i633220926c9bdcfe4e5732f2307c3ab6 |
| Babyzone.com | Toy Industry Cahnges - Advances in Federal Toy Safety Regulations | September 24, 2009 | http://www.babyzone.com/shopping/toys_games/amazing-toy-awards/photos_toy-industry-changes |
| Publisher's Weekly | CPSIA: The Waiting Game Continues for Libraries | September 24, 2009 | http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6698584.html?q=CPSIA%3A+The+Waiting+Game+Continues+for+Libraries |
| FoxNews.com | New Government Policy Imposes Strict Standards on Garage Sales Nationwide | September 18, 2009 | http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,552021,00.html |
| Fort Worth Star Telegram - TX | Thrift Stores and Garage Sales Beware | September 17, 2009 | http://www.star-telegram.com/804/story/1620388.html |
| Home Media Magazine | EMA, MESA Briefs Gaming Industry on CPSIA | September 16, 2009 | http://www.homemediamagazine.com/legal-news/ema-mesa-briefs-gaming-industry-cpsia-17080 |
| Wall Street Journal | Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act Hurts Businesses | September 13, 2009 | http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203706604574370712943409146.html?mod=googlenews_wsj |
| About.com | Kids Riding Bigger ATVs Instead of Eating the Little Ones | September 11, 2009 | http://4wheeldrive.about.com/b/2009/09/11/cpsia-lead-ban-kids-riding-bigger-atvs-instead-of-eating-the-little-ones.htm |
| The Washington Times - Editorial | Waxman stifles dissent | September 10, 2009 | http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/sep/10/waxman-stifles-dissent/ |
| US News and World Report | On Toy Makers And the Financial Crisis | September 4, 2009 | http://www.usnews.com/blogs/capital-commerce/2009/09/04/on-toy-makers-and-the-financial-crisis.html |
| Apparel News | CPSIA Testing in Focus, Exemptions for In-House Labs | September 4, 2009 | http://www.apparelnews.net/news/manufacturing/90409-CPSIA-Testing-in-Focus-Exemptions-for-In-House-Labs |
| Gather.com | Why Does Mattel Get to Police Itself Under CPSIA?? | August 29, 2009 | http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977792571&grpId=3659174697241980 |
| News Inferno | CPSC Exempts Mattel from Toy Testing Requirement | August 28, 2009 | http://www.newsinferno.com/archives/12041#more-12041 |
| TheAssociated Press | Third Party Safety Tests not required for Mattel | August 27, 2009 | http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jw1LtZSf52OoLu30kNNGvAAD4O0wD9ABAB780 |
| Publisher's Weekly | CPSIA Update: Progress, but Still some Loose Ends | August 20, 2009 | http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6678518.html?desc=topstory |
| OMB Watch | Lead Limits, Tracking Requirements for Toys take Effect | August 18, 2009 | http://www.ombwatch.org/node/10313 |
| Roll Call | Paper is the Right Choice for Clothes and Shoes: Marking One Year of the CPSIA | August 14, 2009 | http://www.rollcall.com/news/37770-1.html |
| South Bend Tribune - IN | Ready for new lead law | August 14, 2009 | http://www.southbendtribune.com/article/20090814/BIZ/908140397 |
| Roll Call | Time to Fix the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act | August 13, 2009 | http://www.rollcall.com/news/37755-1.html |
| News 8 - Portland OR | Portland Small Businesses Brace for federal lead limits testing | August 13, 2009 | http://www.kgw.com/business/stories/kgw_081309_business_portland_lead_testing_law.d8fd4e87.html |
| Associated Press | New lead limits big concern for small businesses | August 13, 2009 | http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=8321963 |
| Wall Street Journal | Lead Limits and Penalties Hurt Businesses | August 12, 2009 | http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204251404574342421836411200.html?mod=googlenews_wsj#articleTabs%3Darticle |
| Bicycle Retailer | Tracking Label Requirement starts Friday | August 12, 2009 | http://www.bicycleretailer.com/news/newsDetail/3042.html |
| OpposingViews.com | Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act need Overhaul | August 11, 2009 | http://www.opposingviews.com/articles/opinion-consumer-product-safety-improvement-act-needs-overhaul |
| Parade.com | The High Price of Protecting Kids | August 9, 2009 | http://www.parade.com/news/intelligence-report/archive/090809-the-high-price-of-protecting-kids.html |
| Washington Examiner | http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/Hope-and-change--and-childrens-books-52601372.html | August 6, 2009 | http://Hope and change - and children's books |
| Kentucky Courier Journal | Senate panel clears Northup for consumer post | August 5, 2009 | http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009908050402 |
| Battle Creek Enquirer | Protecting kids: Safety focus of new product label rules | August 4, 2009 | http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009308040028 |
| Examiner.com | Help Save Handmade Toys | August 4, 2009 | http://www.examiner.com/x-2032-Portland-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Help-save-hand-made-Toys |
| Newsinferno.com | CPSC Eases Tracking Rule | July 28, 2009 | http://www.newsinferno.com/archives/10111 |
| The Crafts Report | Congress Takes Aim at Craftspeople | July 28, 2009 | http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/a1f7be6b#/a1f7be6b/39 |
| RollCall.com | CPSC Chairwoman's Pledge for 'Common Sense' Approach to be Tested | July 27, 2009 | http://www.rollcall.com/news/37232-1.html |
| National Jeweler | Lower Lead Limits to take effect in August | July 27, 2009 | http://www.nationaljewelernetwork.com/njn/content_display/independents/market-developments/e3ifbe66072f1b88f1fc468f2e746218716 |
| The Providence Journal - RI | Children can't wear rhinestones | July 26, 2009 | http://www.projo.com/business/content/CRYSTAL_BAN_07-26-09_8HF5JJ5_v20.31d315a.html |
| Hugh Hewitt Radio Talk Show | Rick Woldenburg on tracking label provisions of the CPSIA | July 26, 2009 | http://hughhewitt.townhall.com/talkradio/transcripts/Transcript.aspx?ContentGuid=9f80a382-713c-4385-b176-b660dc1cccdf |
| Forbes.com | Is the White House's Organic Garden Toxic to Kids? | July 23, 2009 | http://www.forbes.com/2009/07/23/white-house-garden-opinions-contributors-jeff-stier.html |
| Publisher's Weekly | CPSC Issues Policy Statement on CPSIA Tracking Labels | July 23, 2009 | http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6672574.html?industryid=47152 |
| Playthings.com | CPSC eases up on tracking label rule | July 21, 2009 | http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6672421.html |
| The Arizona Republic | Kid-safety law provescostly for small firms | July 20, 2009 | http://www.azcentral.com/business/news/articles/2009/07/20/20090720kidtesting0720.html |
| ABC News - John Stossel's Blog | Getting the Lead Out | July 16, 2009 | http://blogs.abcnews.com/johnstossel/2009/07/getting-the-lead-out.html |
| Washington Times - Editorial | Lead in the Head | July 16, 2009 | http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jul/16/lead-in-the-head/ |
| National Center for Policy Analysis | Getting the Lead Out Kills Small Businesses, Doesn't Save Children | July 15, 2009 | http://www.ncpa.org/pub/ba665 |
| Wall Street Journal | New Rules for Garage Sales | July 9, 2009 | http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424052970204261704574274200783855602-lMyQjAxMDA5MDAwODEwNDgyWj.html |
| Authorlink.com | Fate of Book Ban in Hands of New CPSC Chair | July 9, 2009 | http://www.authorlink.com/news/item/2119/Fate-of-Book-Ban-in-Hands-of-New-CPSA-Chair |
| The Arizona Republic | Companies feel the strain of complying with safety law | July 8, 2009 | http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2009/07/08/20090708sr-tests0709.html |
| Vending Times | NBVA Goes to Capitol Hill Seeking Relief from Product Labeling Burden in CPSIA | July 7, 2009 | http://www.vendingtimes.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=EB79A487112B48A296B38C81345C8C7F&nm=Vending+Features&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=115BF403A98543EBB651EA64D7DF320B |
| Shopfloor.com | CPSIA update: Rep. Waxman Responds about Law, Hearings | July 7, 2009 | http://www.shopfloor.org/2009/07/07/cpsia-update-rep-waxman-responds-about-law-hearings/ |
| Authorlink.com | Children's Book Burning a Shocking Law | July 2, 2009 | http://www.authorlink.com/news/item/2109/Children’s-Book-Burning-a-Shocking-Law |
| The New Atlantis | Keeping Books Safe | July 1, 2009 | http://www.thenewatlantis.com/publications/keeping-books-safe |
| Publisher's Weekly | New CPSC Head Promises to Make CPSIA a Priority | July 1, 2009 | http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6668414.html |
| OMB Watch | Consumer Product Agency under new leadership | June 30, 2009 | http://www.ombwatch.org/node/10155 |
| McClatchy Newspapers | Chinese makers of shoddy goods rarely face U.S. sanctions | June 29, 2009 | http://www.mcclatchydc.com/227/story/70986.html |
| The Washington Examiner | Congress is killing U.S. softly with too many laws and too much red tape | June 29, 2009 | http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/columns/Hugh-Hewitt/Congress-is-killing-US-softly-with-too-many-laws-and-red-tape-49422197.html |
| The Washington Times | Lead-footed safety issues | June 24, 2009 | http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jun/24/lead-footed-safety-issues/ |
| Forbes.com | I choose Risk | June 19, 2009 | http://www.forbes.com/2009/06/19/health-policy-safety-opinions-contributors-risk.html |
| McClatchy Newspapers - DC | Tenenbaum gets unanimous approval to lead safety agency | June 19, 2009 | http://www.mcclatchydc.com/congress/story/70413.html |
| AllBusiness.com | A good law's bad consequences for small businesses | June 18, 2009 | http://www.allbusiness.com/environment-natural-resources/toxic-hazardous/12365212-1.html |
| All Business - Dunn & Bradstreet | A Good Law's Bad Consequences for Small Businesses | June 18, 2009 | http://www.allbusiness.com/environment-natural-resources/toxic-hazardous/12365212-1.html |
| Roll Call | Small Businesses Are Being Hurt by New Toy Safety Law | June 17, 2009 | http://www.rollcall.com/news/35948-1.html |
| Mothering.com | Don't Give up the Fight | June 17, 2009 | http://mothering.com/dont-give-fight |
| Miami Herald | At confirmation hearing, CPSC nominee draws bipartisan praise | June 16, 2009 | http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/1100066.html |
| Los Angeles Business Journal | Lead Penalties play rough with LA toymakers | June 15, 2009 | http://www.labusinessjournal.com/article.asp?aID=6368603.32642903.1793896.8611048.1924234.913&aID2=137983 |
| CNN | Toymakers fight complex new safety rules | June 12, 2009 | http://money.cnn.com/2009/06/12/smallbusiness/toymakers_irate_cpsia_labeling_law.smb/ |
| The National Law Journal | Companies navigate new toy safety measure | June 9, 2009 | http://www.law.com/jsp/ihc/PubArticleIHC.jsp?id=1202431305600 |
| The Media Squat - Radio Show | Handmade Toy Alliance interview | June 8, 2009 | http://mediasquat.net/ |
| Timesdaily.com | Resale stores stocking only lead-free toys | June 8, 2009 | http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20090608/ARTICLES/906085019 |
| The Snohomish Times - WA | CPSC settlement with Mattell and Fisher-Price | June 6, 2009 | http://www.snohomishtimes.com/snohomishNEWS.cfm?inc=story&newsID=583 |
| Playthings | Hope flickers on | June 1, 2009 | http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6662949.html?q=Hope+Flickers+On%3A+Despite+loss+in+labeling+delay%2C+momentum%27s+building+for+business |
| Vending Times | NBVA Launches Fundraising Effort to Fight CPSIA Labeling Requirements | June 1, 2009 | http://www.vendingtimes.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications::Article&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=8CD151C813EB4B90B76D0A907FC25213 |
| American Motorcyclist | AMA urges state attorney general's to join stay of enforcement of lead law | May 28, 2009 | http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/story.asp?id=924 |
| The Kansa City Star | Garage Sales Covered Under new product safety laws | May 26, 2009 | http://www.kansascity.com/105/story/1215939.html |
| Dallas Business Journal | Product Safety Law too costly, manufacturers say | May 22, 2009 | http://dallas.bizjournals.com/dallas/stories/2009/05/25/story1.html |
| Kids Today | CPSIA tracking label deadline to be enforced | May 20, 2009 | http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6659493.html |
| Product Safety Letter | Tracking the Loss of More American Jobs: The Biggest Nonsense Mandate in the CPSIA | May 20, 2009 | http://www.productsafetyletter.com/news/5443-1.html |
| Fox Business News | CPSIA discussion | May 18, 2009 | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkUGyUsqtik&feature=channel_page |
| Play Things | CPSIA tracking label deadline to be enforced | May 18, 2009 | http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6658705.html?industryid=47324 |
| Reason.com | Dangerous Toys, Strange Bedfellows: Hipster moms and conservative congressmen | May 18, 2009 | http://reason.com/news/show/133228.html |
| The Journal of Commerce | Consumer Product Labeling Must Proceed | May 18, 2009 | http://www.joc.com/node/411394 |
| Kids Today | Lawmakers call for clear toy safety standards | May 15, 2009 | http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6658656.html?q=Lawmakers+call+for+clear+toy+safety+standards%3A+Small+businesses+testify+on+unfair+challenges+in+meeting+regulations |
| LA Times | Congress pays attention to complaints about product safety law | May 14, 2009 | http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/shopping_blog/2009/05/cspia.html |
| MetroWest Daily News - MA | Toy testing rules' overwhelming to small businesses | May 14, 2009 | http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/lifestyle/parenting_family/x818360773/Toy-testing-rules-overwhelming-to-small-businesses |
| Publisher's Weekly | CPSIA Update: Still Waiting | May 14, 2009 | http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6658217.html?q=CPSIA+Update%3A+Still+Waiting |
| Earnshaw's | Capital Commitment - pgs. 52-53 | May 5, 2009 | http://earnshaws.epubxpress.com/earn1 |
| The Washington Post | Obama Fills CPSC Posts | May 5, 2009 | http://voices.washingtonpost.com/federal-eye/2009/05/obama_fills_cpsc_posts.html?hpid=news-col-blog |
| Bloomberg News | Obama Nominates Tenenbaum to Safety Commission, Boosts Budget | May 5, 2009 | http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=a9hYQzw4CZeU |
| Cycle News | Youth Bike Ban Lifted... But Not Over | May 4, 2009 | http://www.cyclenews.com/articles/industry-news/2009/05/04/youth-bike-ban-lifted-but-not-over |
| The HIll | Consumer Safety: ‘Toy Story 3: Emperor Uncle Sam Puts You Out of Business’ | April 29, 2009 | http://thehill.com/consumer-safety-toy-story-3-emperor-uncle-sam-puts-you-out-of-business.html |
| Denver Daily | Lead Ban's Ripple Effect | April 27, 2009 | http://www.thedenverdailynews.com/article.php?aID=4041 |
| St Cloud Times (Minnesota) | A danger within children's books? | April 23, 2009 | http://www.sctimes.com/article/20090423/NEWS01/104230017/1009 |
| American Motorcyclist | CPSC poised to delay enforcement of law that bans sale of youth model motorcycles and ATVs | April 17, 2009 | http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/story.asp?id=795 |
| Philidelphia Inquirer | CPSC signals delay for lead law and ATVs | April 17, 2009 | http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news/nation/washington/43186577.html |
| Roadracing World | US Senator Dianne Feinstein comments on lead-related ban of youth motorcycle news article | April 16, 2009 | http://roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=36168 |
| Ed Play | Peapods Pushes for CPSIA Rules Reforms | April 15, 2009 | http://www.edplay.com/readmore_webex_1.php |
| The Marietta Register - OH | Lead Law a Real Sinker with Retailers | April 14, 2009 | http://mariettaregister.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=957&Itemid=5 |
| Nebraska City News Press | Fortenberry proposal could keep books on library's shelves | April 13, 2009 | http://www.ncnewspress.com/news/education/x711736848/Fortenberry-proposal-could-keep-books-on-librarys-shelves |
| Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - WI | Lands' End replacing 1 million buttons to comply with lead law | April 13, 2009 | http://www.jsonline.com/business/42905732.html |
| The Herald - WA | Local toy makers, sellers gain reprieve with delay of new testing rules | April 13, 2009 | http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20090413/BIZ/704139921 |
| The National Law Journal | Consumer Bills set off a Furor | April 13, 2009 | http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticlePrinterFriendlyNLJ.jsp?id=1202429832362 |
| NBC 25 - MD | Investigates Suspicious Product Removal at Family Dollar | April 9, 2009 | http://your4state.com/content/fulltext/?cid=60481 |
| The Marietta Register | CPSIA far from improvement for local merchants | April 8, 2009 | http://www.mariettaregister.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=938&Itemid=1 |
| Las Vegas Review Journal | EDITORIAL: Getting the lead out Child-safety law continues to have unintended consequences | April 8, 2009 | http://www.lvrj.com/opinion/42657042.html |
| Motorcycle USA | Malcolm Smith on The Glenn Beck Show | April 8, 2009 | http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/5/3067/Motorcycle-Article/Malcolm-Smith-On-The-Glenn-Beck-Show.aspx |
| The Marietta Register | CPSIA far from improvement for local merchants | April 8, 2009 | http://www.mariettaregister.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=938&Itemid=1 |
| The Daily Sun - NE | Safety a priority for Salvation Army | April 8, 2009 | http://www.beatricedailysun.com/articles/2009/04/08/news/local/doc49dcae9c0d74b027470223.txt |
| Gresham (Oregon) Outlook | Toy safety law needs attention from Congress | April 7, 2009 | http://www.theoutlookonline.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=123915730472691300 |
| Women's Wear Daily | Kids' Execs Rally Against Safety Law | April 6, 2009 | http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/kids-execs-rally-against-safety-law-2092028?gnewsid=875aa5474e27d898e670d17decd65214 |
| DC Examiner | Voting to kill and injure kids: A congressional CYA endangers children | April 5, 2009 | http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/columns/Hugh-Hewitt/Voting-to-kill-and-injure-kids-A-congressional-CYA-endangers-children-42502857.html |
| Journal Sentinel - Milwaukee, WI | LEad law leaves small businesses in a lather | April 5, 2009 | http://www.jsonline.com/business/42455152.html |
| Sun Sentinel (Florida) | Hyperventilating over lead levels in old books doesn't help CPSC's image | April 4, 2009 | http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/sfl-toy-safety-editorial-m040509pnapr05,0,4418753.story |
| Wall Street Journal - Opinion | Toys R Congress - Congress is Ruining the Kids Motorcycle Business | April 3, 2009 | http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123872361943185291.html |
| Publisher's Weekly | Children's Publishers Address CPSIA Testing and Labeling Provisions | April 2, 2009 | http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6648646.html?q= |
| Wall Street Journal | Obama Urged to Fill Product-Safety Post as Complaints Mount | April 2, 2009 | http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123863538130081203.html?mod=googlenews_wsj |
| NPR | Public Concern, Not Science, Prompts Plastics Ban | April 1, 2009 | http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102567295 |
| Cycle News | Youth Bike Ban: Is the End Near? | April 1, 2009 | http://www.cyclenews.com/articles/industry-news/2009/04/01/youth-bike-ban-is-the-end-near |
| American Motorcyclist | From the Mouths of kids: Riders rally in Washington DC, against lead ban for motorcycles | April 1, 2009 | http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/story.asp?id=768 |
| The Associated Press | Lead Law Likely to Still Apply to Dirt Bikes, ATVs | April 1, 2009 | http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5juFA6jdyuPbEmZT677khe5qvPAVgD979UA581 |
| Babyzone.com | Safer Toys Through New Federal Regulations? | March 31, 2009 | http://www.babyzone.com/shopping/toys_games/amazing-toy-awards/article/new-safe-toy-regulations |
| PostStar.com - Glens Falls, NY | Makers of Children's Products Still Mad About Lead Law | March 31, 2009 | http://www.poststar.com/blogs/?p=22101&cat=479 |
| Publishers Weekly | CPSIA Update: Book Community Calmer and Compliant, but still confused | March 30, 2009 | http://www.publishersweekly.com/index.asp?layout=talkbackCommentsFull&talk_back_header_id=6591012&articleid=CA6645057 |
| Orlando Sentinel | We think: Traces of lead in books couldn't command the feds' attention | March 25, 2009 | http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/opinion/orl-edped252032509mar25,0,2944493.story |
| Washington Post | Book Dealers Told to Get The Lead Out | March 24, 2009 | http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/23/AR2009032301764.html?hpid=smartliving |
| Northfield News - MN | Lead Law has Unintended Consequences | March 24, 2009 | http://www.northfieldnews.com/news.php?viewStory=47842 |
| KSWO- ABC News - OK | Legislation for safer child ATV regulations | March 24, 2009 | http://www.kswo.com/Global/story.asp?S=10061305 |
| Northwest Herald - IL | Lead Astray | March 23, 2009 | http://www.nwherald.com/articles/2009/03/19/r_i2an6auktgojpe26ah8r6q/ |
| The Temecula Valley News - CA | Kids Discuss Minibike Ban | March 22, 2009 | http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/36615/ |
| St. Petersburg Times - FL | Children's Books Get Hard Look for Lead | March 21, 2009 | http://www.tampabay.com/news/health/article985784.ece |
| San Luis Obispo - CA | Where do used toys go now? | March 21, 2009 | http://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/story/659123.html |
| Cycle News | Malcolm Smith Protest a Success | March 20, 2009 | http://cyclenews.com/articles/industry-news/2009/03/20/malcolm-smith-protest-a-success |
| USA Today | Motorbike Sale to Defy Lead Law | March 18, 2009 | http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-03-18-motorcycle-kids_N.htm |
| Motorcycle.com | Malcolm Smith to defy lead bike ban | March 17, 2009 | http://www.motorcycle.com/news/malcolm-smith-to-defy-lead-bike-ban-88082.html |
| Enterprise Ledger - AL | New Legislation to protect thrift stores | March 14, 2009 | http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/news/local/article/new_legislation_to_protect_thrift_stores/63504/ |
| Townhall.com | An Interview With Consumer Products Safety Commission Chair Nancy Nord About The Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act | March 13, 2009 | http://hughhewitt.townhall.com/blog/g/3eb0a3bc-051b-4aed-b52a-071a5c0b55e9 |
| The Martha's Vineyard Times | Thrift and consignment stores hard hit by new lead law | March 12, 2009 | http://www.mvtimes.com/marthas-vineyard/news/2009/03/12/thrift-store-lead-law.php |
| Politico.com | Dems dragging feet on consumer bill | March 12, 2009 | http://www.mlive.com/us-politics/index.ssf/2009/03/dems_dragging_feet_on_consumer.html |
| MetroWest Daily News - MA | New Lead Law Leaves Thrift Stores in Limbo | March 11, 2009 | http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/archive/x1676799737/New-lead-law-leaves-thrift-stores-in-limbo |
| Playthings | TIA: Safety Act puts $2B crimp in toy biz | March 11, 2009 | http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6643505.html |
| TheDenverChannel.com - ABC 7 | Thrift Stores Pull Children's Clothes as a Precaution | March 10, 2009 | http://www.thedenverchannel.com/money/18902088/detail.html |
| Tri City Herald - WA | Lead ban goes overboard on small motorcycles, ATVs | March 10, 2009 | http://www.tri-cityherald.com/962/story/504064.html |
| Forest Park Review - IL | Looking for Lead | March 10, 2009 | http://www.forestparkreview.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=38&ArticleID=3916&TM=78499.96 |
| Minneapolis StarTribune | Zero tolerance for lead sidelining kids | March 8, 2009 | http://www.startribune.com/local/40904267.html?elr=KArksUUUU |
| Ledger-Dispatch - CA | Toying with Trouble | March 6, 2009 | http://www.ledger-dispatch.com/news/newsview.asp?c=254563&topStory=1 |
| Fort Worth Star Telegram - TX | Librarians fight to get children's books exempted from new lead rules | March 6, 2009 | http://www.star-telegram.com/189/story/1239707.html |
| Wall Street Journal | Makers Are Pushing Back on Toxic-Toy Law | March 5, 2009 | http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123621357629835121.html?mod=rss_US_News |
| TheHill.com -DC | Congress, CPSC pointing fingers on toy safety bill | March 5, 2009 | http://thehill.com/business--lobby/congress-cspc-pointing-fingers-on-toy-safety-bill-2009-03-05.html |
| Huffington Post - IL | Motorcycle's Lead Law Pain | March 5, 2009 | http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/03/05/motorcycles-lead-law-pain_n_172109.html |
| KIVITV - Boise, ID | Mike Simpson Requests Hearing for Off-Highway Vehicles | March 4, 2009 | http://www.kivitv.com/Global/story.asp?S=9948907 |
| Reuters.com | Gymboree shares tank 40 pct on bleak Ql outlook | March 4, 2009 | http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idUSBNG44760220090305 |
| MyNC.com | PTA Thrift Shop Affected by Recent Toy Regulations | March 4, 2009 | http://orange.mync.com/site/orange/news%7CSports%7CLifestyles/story/28612/PTA_Thrift_Shop_Affected_by_Recent_Toy_Regulations |
| Coshocton Tribune - OH | New Law Could Cost US Libraries thousandes or worse, ban children | March 2, 2009 | http://www.coshoctontribune.com/article/20090302/NEWS01/903020304 |
| Pittsburgh Post Gazette | Kids, don't lick your dirt bikes, OK? | March 1, 2009 | http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09060/952272-155.stm |
| WillametteLive.com - OR | New lead law equal parts confusing, helpful | March 1, 2009 | http://willamettelive.com/story/New_lead_law_equal_parts_confusing_helpful108.html |
| Providence Business News - RI | Lead Ban Threatening Manufacturers | February 28, 2009 | http://www.pbn.com/detail/40677.html |
| Lebanon Daily News - PA | Lead wighs down cycle sales | February 28, 2009 | http://www.ldnews.com/alllistings/ci_11810629?IADID=Search-www.ldnews.com-www.ldnews.com |
| Boston Globe | Lead Law puts Thrift Stores in Lurch | February 27, 2009 | http://www.boston.com/community/moms/articles/2009/02/27/lead_law_puts_thrift_stores_in_lurch/?page=1 |
| DC Examiner - Editorial | Anti-lead law causes small business devastation | February 26, 2009 | http://www.dcexaminer.com/opinion/Anti-lead-law-causes-small-business-devastation-40390497.html |
| North Platte Telegraph - Nebraska | Thrift Stores Try to Comply with New Law | February 25, 2009 | http://www.nptelegraph.com/articles/2009/02/25/news/state/60002271.txt |
| Medill Reports - Chicago | Some Still Unsure how Lead Law Applies to Second-Hand Shops Selling Kids' Toys | February 24, 2009 | http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=118051 |
| Gainesville Daily Register | Anti-Lead Law Hurts some Businesses | February 23, 2009 | http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/archivesearch/local_story_054114220.html |
| The Hugh Hewitt Show - Radio | Interview with Gary Wolensky | February 23, 2009 | http://hughhewitt.townhall.com/TalkRadio/Show.aspx?RadioShowID=5&ContentGuid=861ce76c-3e00-458f-be84-cbdf71311ebe |
| Glens Falls Post Star - NY | Group hears lead law worries | February 22, 2009 | http://www.poststar.com/articles/2009/02/22/business/local/14440956.txt |
| Chico Enterprise Record - CA | Lead Rules a Headache for Some Local Businesses | February 22, 2009 | http://www.chicoer.com/news/ci_11758942 |
| FWDailyNews.com - IN | New federal lead law puts the brakes on kids' powersports | February 22, 2009 | http://www.fwdailynews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1596:-New-federal-lead-law-puts-the-brakes-on-kids%E2%80%99-powersports&catid=174:features&Itemid=151 |
| The Standard-Journal - Milton, PA | Law Aimed at Protecting Kids is Hurting Business | February 21, 2009 | http://standard-journal.com/articles/2009/02/21/news/doc499fa03f83d99854121444.txt |
| University of LaVerne - Campus Times - CA | Mandatory Toy Testing is Problematic | February 20, 2009 | http://www.ulv.edu/campustimes/022009/opinions_stories/toys.htm |
| Nebraska City Newpress | Librarian quarantines books | February 20, 2009 | http://www.ncnewspress.com/articles/2009/02/20/news/doc499ed094480fd323904423.txt |
| The Bakersfield Californian | Lead Law Impacts Children's Books | February 20, 2009 | http://www.bakersfield.com/102/story/696357.html |
| Las Vegs Review-Journal | Congressional Handiwork - Editorial | February 18, 2009 | http://www.lvrj.com/opinion/39770907.html |
| Arkansas Democrat Gazette | New Law Halts Sale of ATV's for Kids | February 18, 2009 | http://www2.arkansasonline.com/news/2009/feb/18/new-law-halts-sale-atvs-kids-20090218/?subscriber/national |
| Forbes.com | The New York Times Betrays Small Business | February 18, 2009 | http://www.forbes.com/2009/02/18/new-york-times-product-safety-opinions-contributors_small_business.html |
| Press of Atlantic City - NJ | Lead Ban in Toys Halts Sales of ATV's, dirt bikes to children | February 18, 2009 | http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/186/story/405634.html |
| The Temecula Valley News - CA | Mini Bike Ban Confuse Consumers, burdens powersports industry | February 18, 2009 | http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=35906 |
| The Salt Lake Tribune - UT | China lead-toy law impacts kids' ATVs, dirt bikes | February 18, 2009 | http://www.sltrib.com/ci_11734591?IADID=Search-www.sltrib.com-www.sltrib.com |
| StarTribune - Minnesota | New law puts brakes on sales of minibikes | February 17, 2009 | http://www.startribune.com/local/39693797.html?elr=KArksUUUU |
| Overlawyered | CPSIA and vintage books, cont'd | February 17, 2009 | http://overlawyered.com/2009/02/cpsia-and-vintage-books-contd-slicing-the-past/comment-page-1/ |
| Marketplace - Public Radio | Fewer small vendors head to Toy Fair | February 17, 2009 | http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/02/17/toy_fair/ |
| The Rush Limbaugh Show | Where's the Lead Law Uproar? | February 17, 2009 | http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/daily/site_021709/content/01125109.guest.html |
| Press & Sun Bulletin - Binghamton, NY | Businesses Aim to Keep Children Safe | February 16, 2009 | http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20090216/BUSINESS/902160318 |
| Shipping Digest | Enforcement Delay Gives Trade Sector Little Relief from Product Safety Regs | February 16, 2009 | http://www.shippingdigest.com/news/article.asp?ltype=trade&sid=5916 |
| Cumberland Times-News - MD, WV | County Libraries Face Lead Testing Issues | February 14, 2009 | http://www.times-news.com/local/local_story_045231605.html |
| City-Journal.org - NYC | The New Book Banning | February 12, 2009 | http://www.city-journal.org/2009/eon0212wo.html |
| NPR - National Radio | New Safety Law Doesn't Mean All's Well in Toyland | February 12, 2009 | http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100038395 |
| ABC 40 TV-MA | Local Retailers Struggle with New Child Product Safety Laws | February 11, 2009 | http://www.abc40tv.com/Global/story.asp?S=9829611 |
| Rapid City Journal - SD | Shops See New Rules on Kids' Stuff Differently | February 11, 2009 | http://www.rapidcityjournal.com/articles/2009/02/11/news/top/doc4993b3a18ac05548084703.txt |
| The Miami County Republic - KS | Community Thrift Store Closes Doors | February 11, 2009 | http://www.republic-online.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1352:community-thrift-store-closes-doors&catid=19:spring-hill&Itemid=60 |
| Prime Time America - Moody Radio | Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act | February 11, 2009 | http://moodyradiopaulbutler.wordpress.com/2009/02/11/consumer-product-safety-improvement-act/ |
| Fox 11 - on line - WI | Thrift Stores Hit Hard by Toy Recalls | February 11, 2009 | http://www.fox11online.com/dpp/news/national/nat_wala_Mobile_Thrift_Stores_Hit_Hard_By_Toy_Recalls_200902092198171 |
| Kids Today - on line | Relationships between Retailers, Vendoes will be key to Surviving CPSIA | February 10, 2009 | http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6636570.html |
| WCVB - ABC TV - Boston, MA | Retailers Race to Comply with Tainted Toy Law | February 10, 2009 | http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/18687300/index.html |
| Providence Journal Bulletin | Rules on Lead Weigh Heavily on Retailers | February 10, 2009 | http://www.projo.com/news/content/BZ_NEW_TOY_RULES_02-10-09_EBD8POT_v48.3e46f38.html |
| CNN.com | New Lead Rules May Be Toxic to Thrift Stores | February 9, 2009 | http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/02/08/thrift.stores.lead/index.html?iref=mpstoryview#cnnSTCVideo |
| The Burlington Free Press - VT | Lead Law Causes Confusion | February 9, 2009 | http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20090209/NEWS02/90208018&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL |
| Forbes.com | How the CPSIA Wreaks Havoc In Every State | February 9, 2009 | http://www.forbes.com/2009/02/09/cpsia-wreaks-havoc-opinions-contributors_0209_walter_olson.html |
| Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier - IA | Lead weight: Small businesses decry law spurred by China toy scare | February 8, 2009 | http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2009/02/08/news/politics/10997528.txt |
| Wausau Daily Herald - WI | Retailers Wary of Potential Testing Costs of Lead Law | February 8, 2009 | http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009902080429 |
| Los Angeles Times | U.S. Rejects Delay in Limiting Lead in Sales of Children's Products | February 7, 2009 | http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-lead7-2009feb07,0,4296406.story |
| The Suncoast News - FL | Confusion Reigns Over Consumer Product Safety Law | February 7, 2009 | http://suncoastpasco.tbo.com/content/2009/feb/07/pg-confusion-reigns-over-consumer-product-safety-l/ |
| The Columbus Dispatch - OH | Recalls Spur Old-Fashioned Toy Carving | February 7, 2009 | http://dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2009/02/07/woodshop.ART_ART_02-07-09_B3_LVCR16U.html?sid=101 |
| Asbury Park Press - NJ | New Law Targets Lead-ladden Toys | February 7, 2009 | http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009902070310 |
| RedOrbit.com - TX | New Lead Regulation Affecting Libraries, Toymakers | February 7, 2009 | http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/1635684/new_lead_regulations_affecting_libraries_toy_makers/ |
| The Oregonian | Lead Safety up in the Air | February 7, 2009 | http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2009/02/lead_safety_up_in_the_air.html |
| Southern Maryland Newspapers Online | New Law would hurt stores, burden landfills | February 6, 2009 | http://www.somdnews.com/stories/02062009/rectop134835_32208.shtml |
| WallStreetJournal.com | Lawmakers Rush to Delay Consumer Protection Law | February 6, 2009 | http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2009/02/06/lawmakers-rush-to-delay-consumer-protection-law/ |
| The Boston Pheonix | Congress's War onToys | February 6, 2009 | http://thephoenix.com/Boston/News/76302-Congress-war-on-toys/?page=1#TOPCONTENT |
| Ionia Sentinel-Standard - MA | CPSC stays delay; too little too late for some businesses | February 6, 2009 | http://www.sentinel-standard.com/articles/2009/02/07/news/01news.txt |
| Ames Tribune - Iowa | New Lead Law Causes Major Headache | February 6, 2009 | http://www.amestrib.com/articles/2009/02/06/ames_tribune/news/doc498d2080133f3127266268.txt |
| Tulsa World - OK | Toy Testing Regulation put on hold | February 6, 2009 | http://www.tulsaworld.com/lifestyle/article.aspx?subjectid=38&articleid=20090206_298_0_Librar180531 |
| Medill Reports - Chicago, IL | Handmade Toy Makers - and buyers -are safe for now | February 5, 2009 | http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=114635 |
| LA Times | Clothing and Toy Makers Make New push to delay lead rules | February 5, 2009 | http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-lead5-2009feb05,0,2723538.story |
| NewYorkTimes.com | Confusion Over Anti-Lead Law - CPSC Chief Blamed | February 5, 2009 | http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/02/04/washington/AP-Children-Product-Safety.html |
| Sanford News - ME | Moratorium Relieves Old Timers Shop | February 5, 2009 | http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090205/GJNEWS03/702049766/-1/SANNEWS |
| Digital Journal | Urgent Relief Bill Planned to Amend CPSIA lead-test law | February 5, 2009 | http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/266670 |
| KHNL NBC Honolulu Hawaii | Doll Shop Closes Despite Temporary Hold on Anti Lead Law | February 5, 2009 | http://www.khnl.com/Global/story.asp?S=9799062&nav=menu55_2 |
| USA Today | Lawmakers want CPSC's chief to step down | February 5, 2009 | http://www.usatoday.com/money/companies/regulation/2009-02-05-lawmakers-take-aim-at-cpsc-chief_N.htm |
| Journel of Commerce Online | Bill seeks delay of CPSIA | February 5, 2009 | http://www.joc.com/articles/news.asp?section=trade&sid=47769 |
| Product Seller's Talk Radio | Will the CPSIA Affect your Business? | February 5, 2009 | http://www.michellewatersonline.com/will-the-cpsia-affect-your-business |
| Wall Street Journal | Toys for Congress | February 5, 2009 | http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123388626627155299.html |
| WallStreetJournal.com | Lawmakers Ask Obama to Dump CPSC's Acting Chariman | February 4, 2009 | http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2009/02/04/lawmakers-ask-obama-to-dump-cpscs-acting-chairman/ |
| MinnPost.com | Lead-testing Law on Hold, and Librarians are Relieved | February 4, 2009 | http://www.minnpost.com/artsarena/2009/02/04/6391/lead-testing_law_on_hold_and_librarians_are_relieved |
| Mountain Express News - NC | Getting the Lead Out | February 4, 2009 | http://www.mountainx.com/news/2009/020409getting_the_lead_out |
| CNN.com | Advocacy Groups Vexed by Testing Delay for Kids' Products | February 4, 2009 | http://money.cnn.com/2009/02/04/news/economy/cpsc_lead/index.htm |
| CBS2 - TV - NY | | February 3, 2009 | http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=160&DateTime=2/3/2009%206:17:24%20PM&Term=%22Clothing%20manufacturers%22&PlayClip=TRUE |
| ABC7 -TV NY | Controversy over new lead regs | February 3, 2009 | http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/7_on_your_side&id=6639612 |
| Fox23 News - Tulsa | Toy Law Put on Hold | February 3, 2009 | http://www.fox23.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=36915@video.fox23.com&navCatId=5 |
| Newburyport, MA Daily News | Misguided 'toy safety law' flies like a lead balloon | February 3, 2009 | http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_033224502.html?keyword=topstory |
| amNY.com | NYC protesters: Lead regulations will kill jobs | February 3, 2009 | http://www.amny.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny--leadrules-protest0203feb03,0,5051008.story |
| Business Week | When will regulation fit the size of business? | February 3, 2009 | http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/running_small_business/archives/2009/02/breathing_room.html |
| TheStreet.com | Toy Stores Hurt by New Lead-Paint Law | February 2, 2009 | http://www.thestreet.com/story/10461123/1/toy-stores-hurt-by-new-lead-paint-law.html?cm_ven=GOOGLEFI |
| Wall Street Journal | Regulators Delay New Rules for Testing Lead in Toys | February 2, 2009 | http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123354219894838207.html?mod=todays_us_page_one |
| The Citizen - Laconia, ME | Enforcement of Lead Law for kid's product's delayed for 1 year | February 2, 2009 | http://www.citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090201/GJNEWS02/702019828/-1/CITNEWS |
| The Washington Post | Officials Delay New Toy-Testing Standards | February 2, 2009 | http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/30/AR2009013003528.html |
| Publisher's Weekly | CPSC Delays Enforcement of CPSIA Testing Requirements for One Year | February 1, 2009 | http://www.publishersweekly.com/index.asp?layout=talkbackCommentsFull&talk_back_header_id=6583014&articleid=CA6633893 |
| SeattlePi.com | Delayed Law Gives Handmade Sellers a Break | January 31, 2009 | http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/398225_leadtesting31.html?source=mypi |
| Los Angeles Times | Children's Product Sellers Get 1 year Reprieve on Lead Testing | January 31, 2009 | http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-consumer-lead31-2009jan31,0,7966719.story |
| Washington Post | Officials Delay New Toy-Testing Standards | January 31, 2009 | http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/30/AR2009013003528.html?hpid=moreheadlines |
| ConsumerReports.org | CPSC Votes for one-year CPSIA delay on certain Products | January 30, 2009 | http://blogs.consumerreports.org/money/2009/01/cpsc-votes-for-oneyear-cpsia-delay-on-certain-products.html |
| CNN.com | Libraries in Suspense over Lead Regulations | January 30, 2009 | http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/01/30/lead.books/index.html?iref=newssearch |
| DC Examiner.com | Washington Toy Story Shows why Regulation Helps the Big Guy | January 30, 2009 | http://www.dcexaminer.com/opinion/columns/TimothyCarney/Washington-toy-story-shows-why-regulation-helps-the-big-guys38690727.html |
| The Cameron Herald - TX | Garage Sale Police are out to get you | January 30, 2009 | http://www.cameronherald.com/articles/2009/01/30/news/opinion/column04.txt |
| The Deseret News - UT | Hatch Fighting Unitnended Consequences of Lead Law | January 30, 2009 | http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,705281554,00.html |
| The Philadelphia Inquirer | Craftspeople See Safety Proposal as Threat | January 29, 2009 | http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/20090129_Craftspeople_see_safety_proposal_as_threat.html |
| Tulsa World | Ill Made Law? | January 29, 2009 | http://www.tulsaworld.com/lifestyle/article.aspx?subjectid=38&articleid=20090129_38_D1_Melani292442&allcom=1 |
| The Vancouver Voice | Dangerous Safety Laws | January 28, 2009 | http://vanvoice.com/article/19372-dangerous-safety-laws |
| New York Post | How Child Safety May Kill NYC Jobs | January 28, 2009 | http://www.nypost.com/seven/01282009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/how_child_safety_may_kill_nyc_jobs_152308.htm |
| Standard.net - Utah | Leaving the Lead Out | January 28, 2009 | http://www.standard.net/live/news/162611 |
| Forbes | Scrap the CPSIA | January 27, 2009 | http://www.forbes.com/2009/01/26/toys-lead-cpsia-oped-cx_phr_0127rubin.html |
| Salt Lake Tribune | New lead rules may imperil thrift shops | January 27, 2009 | http://www.sltrib.com/ci_11559106?IADID=Search-www.sltrib.com-www.sltrib.com |
| Knoxville News Sentinal | Law creates challenges in its quest to keep children safe | January 26, 2009 | http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/jan/26/baby-blues/ |
| The Oakland Tribune | Product Safety Law CastsGloom over Businesses | January 26, 2009 | http://www.insidebayarea.com/oaklandtribune/localnews/ci_11551863?source=rss |
| The Kalamazoo Gazette | The CPSIA is a threat to the "Handmade Movement" | January 26, 2009 | http://blog.mlive.com/readreact/2009/01/the_consumer_product_safety_im.html |
| The Freelance Star - Fredericksburg, VA | Overkill | January 26, 2009 | http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2009/012009/01262009/440660 |
| The Grand Rapids Press - MI | New Law Banning Toxins in Toys Threatens Handmade Craft Businesses | January 25, 2009 | http://blog.mlive.com/runningwithneedles/2009/01/new_law_banning_toxins_in_toys.html |
| HealthNewsDigest.com | Good Intentions Gone Awry: The CPSIA of 2008 | January 25, 2009 | http://www.healthnewsdigest.com/news/contributing%20columnist0/Good_Intentions_Gone_Awry_The_Consumer_Product_Safety_Improvement_Act_of_2008.shtml |
| Portland Press Herald - Maine | For Small Businesses, New Lead Law is Poison | January 24, 2009 | http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/story.php?id=234882&ac=PHnws |
| NW Source - Seattle Times - WA | How will the CPSIA affect you? | January 23, 2009 | http://www.nwsource.com/shopping/blog/consumer-product-safety-improvement-act-affect-you%20?cmpid=2628 |
| Publisher's Weekly | Children's Book Safety Issue Heats Up | January 23, 2009 | http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6631645.html?nid=2286&source=link&rid=1353228130 |
| Medell Reports - Chicago, IL | Children's Safety Certification may Drive Away Handmade Toy Companies | January 22, 2009 | http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=112553 |
| Forbes.com | Scrap the CPSIA - II | January 22, 2009 | http://www.forbes.com/2009/01/22/cpsia-waxman-cpsc-oped-cx_wo_0122olson.html |
| Bloomberg.com | Tainted Chinese Toys Onerous US Tests, Small Firms Say | January 22, 2009 | http://news.yahoo.com/s/bloomberg/20090122/pl_bloomberg/a9wcnjpn4tj4 |
| USNews.com | Pet Food Recall: History Suggests that Overreaction is Perhaps more Dangerous | January 21, 2009 | http://www.usnews.com/blogs/risky-business/2009/01/21/pet-food-recall-history-suggests-that-overreaction-is-perhaps-most-dangerous.html |
| KGW TV - News 8 - Portland, OR | Portland Small Businesses Quesiton New Lead Testing Law | January 21, 2009 | http://www.kgw.com/news-local/stories/kgw_012109_health_lead_testing_retailers.179db64e.html |
| Business Week | Toymakers up in Arms Over Product Tests | January 21, 2009 | http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/jan2009/sb20090121_173927_page_2.htm |
| The Oregonion | Storefront Toy Sellers Say Product Testing Law is Tainted | January 21, 2009 | http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2009/01/storefront_toy_sellers_say_pro.html |
| WCAX - TV - Vermont | Thrift Shops and the CPSIA | January 21, 2009 | http://ceska.typepad.com/little_ida/2009/01/wcax-does-it-again-with-cpsia-coverage.html |
| Maui Weekly - Ediotrial | Toy Story | January 20, 2009 | http://www.mauiweekly.com/editorial/story8645.aspx |
| WCAX - Vermont | Craftsbury Kids and the CPSIA | January 20, 2009 | http://ceska.typepad.com/little_ida/2009/01/craftsbury-kids-cpsia-interview.html |
| The Oregonian - blog post | Toy safety law could hurt parent-run and parent-friendly businesses | January 20, 2009 | http://blog.oregonlive.com/themombeat/2009/01/toy_safety_law_could_hurt_pare.html |
| Orlando Sentinel | Booties' next step is doozy: New federal law ups ante for lead testing | January 20, 2009 | http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/orl-leadtoys2009jan20,0,1961498.story |
| InjuryBoard.com | Mom-Based Garment Industry May Be Hardest Hit By New Safety Regs | January 19, 2009 | http://www.injuryboard.com/national-news/Mom-Based-Garment-Industry-May-Be-Hardest-Hit-By-New-Safety-Regs.aspx?googleid=255566 |
| Wizbang.com | Who would want ot poison our children? | January 19, 2009 | http://wizbangblog.com/content/2009/01/19/who-would-want-to-poison-our-children.php |
| OverLawyered | CPSIA, continued | January 19, 2009 | http://overlawyered.com/2009/01/cpsia-continued/ |
| The Hour - Norwalk, CT | Child safety law a challenge for thrift stores | January 19, 2009 | http://www.thehour.com/story/463523 |
| The Longmont Times-Call - Colorado | Lead drags down businesses | January 18, 2009 | http://www.timescall.com/tcBusiness/business-story.asp?ID=13895 |
| Erie Times-News | Lead law could sink small toymakers | January 18, 2009 | http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090118/BUSINESS05/301189984/-1/BUSINESS04 |
| Athens Banner Herald | Little Guys Punished by New Law | January 17, 2009 | http://onlineathens.com/stories/011809/liv_378366283.shtml |
| The Gridley Herald - CA | New Children's Product Safety laws will mean changes for Gridley businesses | January 17, 2009 | http://www.gridleyherald.com/news/x1017444045/New-Childrens-product-safety-laws-will-mean-changes-for-Gridley-businesses |
| Los Angeles Times | Children's clothing makers in a frenzy over lead testing | January 16, 2009 | http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-lead16-2009jan16,0,2603976.story |
| Forbes.com | Scrap The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act | January 16, 2009 | http://www.forbes.com/opinions/2009/01/16/cpsia-safety-toys-oped-cx_wo_0116olson.html |
| Forbes.com | Retail's Dagger In The Heart | January 15, 2009 | http://www.forbes.com/entrepreneurs/2009/01/15/toys-lead-retail-ent-law-cx_rb_0115bovarnicksafetylaw.html?partner=relatedstoriesbox |
| Hawaii Reporter - editorial | New Consumer Product Safety Improvement Commission Lead Testing Rule Explained | January 15, 2009 | http://www.hawaiireporter.com/story.aspx?41551c20-5392-4e93-ac11-26e87a821e04 |
| WXII12, North Calorina | New Law Could End Business For Many Child Product Makers | January 15, 2009 | http://www.wxii12.com/money/18484597/detail.html |
| Business Week | Misinformation and the CPSIA | January 15, 2009 | http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/running_small_business/archives/2009/01/misinformation.html |
| CNNMoney.com | New law could wipe out handcrafted toy makers | January 15, 2009 | http://money.cnn.com/2009/01/14/smallbusiness/toy_law_threatens_small_companies.smb/index.htm |
| PostStar.com | Lead law weighs on toy industry | January 15, 2009 | http://www.poststar.com/articles/2009/01/15/business/local/14303414.txt |
| Digital Journal | Urgent congressional hearing demanded about lead-testing law | January 15, 2009 | http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/265266 |
| WBAL-TV NBC - Baltimore, MD | New Child Lead Law to Affect Businesses | January 14, 2009 | http://www.wbaltv.com/news/18480926/detail.html |
| Wall Street Journal (editorial) | Pelosi's Toy Story | January 14, 2009 | http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123189645948879745.html |
| Danbury, CT - The News Times | Don't Touch That Book! | January 14, 2009 | http://www.newstimes.com/ci_11454441 |
| The Christian Science Monitor | Uncle Sam vs. your family toys | January 14, 2009 | http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0115/p09s02-coop.html |
| WBIR, Tennessee | New children product safety laws trouble small businesses | January 13, 2009 | http://www.wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=74465&catid=2 |
| Santa Maria Sun - CA | All worry and no play | January 13, 2009 | http://www.santamariasun.com/cover/1357/all-worry-and-no-play/ |
| Playthings.com | TIA touts CPSIA efforts | January 13, 2009 | http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6629247.html |
| Fox 5 News - New York | Information: Toy Safety Controversy and Resources | January 13, 2009 | http://www.myfoxny.com/myfox/pages/InsideFox/Detail?contentId=8243348&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=5.7.1 |
| King 5 - NBC Affiliate - Seattle, WA | Confusion over new toy regulations | January 12, 2009 | http://www.king5.com/business/stories/NW_011209WAB_toys_legislation_SW.1b76877c.html |
| OPB News - Portland, OR | Small Businesses Can't Afford New Lead In Toys Law | January 12, 2009 | http://news.opb.org/article/4011-small-businesses-cant-afford-new-lead-toys-law/ |
| ConsumerReports.org | Toymakers and resellers raise concerns over new safety regulations | January 12, 2009 | http://blogs.consumerreports.org/safety/2009/01/cpsia-concerns.html |
| Graphic Arts Online | Book Printing Hits Child Safety Scramble | January 12, 2009 | http://www.graphicartsonline.com/article/ca6628038.html |
| ConsumerAffairs.com | Toymakers, Craftspeople Up in Arms Over New Safety Law | January 12, 2009 | http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/01/cspia_toymakers.html |
| The Bellingham Herald - Bellingham, WA | New law threatens children consignment stores, handmade clothing | January 12, 2009 | http://www.bellinghamherald.com/255/story/747273.html |
| Paul Butler’s Production Blog - Syndicated Radio Show | Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act | January 12, 2009 | http://moodyradiopaulbutler.wordpress.com/2009/01/12/consumer-product-safety-improvement-act/ |
| KATU-TV - Portland, OR | Local toy merchants say new safety testing laws hurt business | January 12, 2009 | http://www.katu.com/news/business/37463039.html |
| TribStar, Terre Haute, IN | Law requires testing for lead on all children’s products | January 10, 2009 | http://www.tribstar.com/news/local_story_010231410.html?keyword=topstory |
| Star Tribune | New toy-safety laws are no game for toymakers | January 10, 2009 | http://www.startribune.com/politics/state/37393329.html?page=1&c=y |
| WXYZ 7, Michigan | New Law Could Hurt Resale Biz | January 9, 2009 | http://www.wxyz.com/news/local/story/New-Law-Could-Hurt-Resale-Biz/FsmvIvGsp0ae2A9M3H4AKQ.cspx |
| THV 11 - Little Rock, Arkansas | U.S. Senator Clears Up Confusion Over Lead Toy Law | January 9, 2009 | http://www.todaysthv.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=78263&catid=2 |
| USA Today | New rules on toys could spell doom | January 9, 2009 | http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2009-01-08-toys_N.htm |
| PSFK | Craft Crackdown: Handmade Toys in Danger | January 9, 2009 | http://www.psfk.com/2009/01/craft-crackdown-handmade-toys-in-danger.html |
| Publisher's Weekly | Industry Scrambling to Comply with Child Safety Act | January 9, 2009 | http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6627969.html?nid=2286&source=link&rid=1612399156 |
| District Dispatch | ALA Urges Congress To Correct Law That Inadvertently Targets Libraries, Publishers | January 9, 2009 | http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=1322 |
| Metro New York | Toymaker Says Law Too Tough | January 9, 2009 | http://www.readmetro.com/show/en/NewYork/20090109/1/3/ |
| Los Angeles Times | Lead testing law won't apply to thrift stores | January 9, 2009 | http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-thrift9-2009jan09,0,7588285.story |
| The Boston Phoenix | Congress bans kids from libraries? | January 9, 2009 | http://thephoenix.com/Boston/News/74940-Congress-bans-kids-from-libraries/ |
| KHNL NBC 8 | New lead law on kid's items threatens to close local doll shop | January 9, 2009 | http://www.khnl.com/Global/story.asp?S=9649955 |
| Journal Of Commerce Online | Customs Update: Consumer Product Safety Improvement | January 8, 2009 | http://www.joc.com/articles/news.asp?section=spec3&sid=47493 |
| Digital Journal | US handmade toys on 'endangered list' due to new law | January 8, 2009 | http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/264831 |
| The Glenn Beck Radio Show | Glenn Beck: How gov destroys business | January 8, 2009 | http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/196/19911/?ck=1 |
| About.com: Doll Collecting | Will Your Dolls be Considered Banned Hazardous Substances on February 10th? | January 8, 2009 | http://collectdolls.about.com/od/artistdolls/a/cpsiadolls.htm |
| Tecumseh Herald, MI | CPSIA could threaten our way of life | January 8, 2009 | http://www.tecumsehherald.com/node/1425 |
| Feminist Mormon Housewives Blog | CPSIA Gone Crazy | January 8, 2009 | http://www.feministmormonhousewives.org/?p=2260 |
| Christian Science Monitor | A new law hurts small toy stores and toymakers | January 8, 2009 | http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0109/p25s23-hfgn.html |
| St Petersburg Times, FL | Getting lead out of children's items threatens to wipe out small shops | January 8, 2009 | http://www.tampabay.com/news/health/article962020.ece |
| Denver Post | CPSC asked to clarify law's reach | January 8, 2009 | http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_11401672 |
| The Patriot Ledger | New law to put thousands out of work | January 8, 2009 | http://www.patriotledger.com/opinions/x845827383/New-law-to-put-thousands-out-of-work |
| WorldNetDaily | Is Feb. 10 financial doomsday for thousands? | January 8, 2009 | http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=85542 |
| Tri-City Herald, WA | New lead-testing rules concern businesses | January 7, 2009 | http://www.tri-cityherald.com/kennewick_pasco_richland/story/436596.html |
| Los Angelas Times | Regulators rethink rules on testing children's clothing and toys for lead | January 7, 2009 | http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-lead7-2009jan07,0,6917858.story |
| About.com | New Act Sacrifices Budget for Baby Products Safety | January 7, 2009 | http://babyproducts.about.com/b/2009/01/07/new-act-sacrifices-budget-for-baby-products-safety.htm#gB3 |
| Stamford Times, CT | New law may hurt artisans | January 7, 2009 | http://thestamfordtimes.com/story/462798 |
| NBC 12 News - Richmond, VA | Local toy-sellers foresee bankruptcy in new testing regulations | January 7, 2009 | http://www.nbc12.com/Global/story.asp?S=9634433 |
| Playthings | Haba may halt kids’ jewelry sales in U.S. | January 7, 2009 | http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6626605.html?nid=2022&rid=4035330 |
| The Wall Street Journal | New Lead Rules May Crimp Those Thrift-Shop Bargains | January 7, 2009 | http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB123137430044662809-lMyQjAxMDI5MzAxODMwNzg0Wj.html |
| Finding Dulcinea | Some Say New Product Safety Law Could Sink Small Businesses | January 7, 2009 | http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/Americas/2009/jan/Some-Say-New-Product-Safety-Law-Could-Sink-Small-Businesses.html |
| Salisbury Post, NC | Editorial: Safety rule too broad? | January 7, 2009 | http://www.salisburypost.com/Opinion/010709-edit-consumer-safety-act |
| The Consumerist | Consumers Union Asks Nancy Nord, CPSC To Do A Better Job Explaining These New Toy Testing Rules | January 7, 2009 | http://consumerist.com/5125880/consumers-union-asks-nancy-nord-cpsc-to-do-a-better-job-explaining-these-new-toy-testing-rules |
| Wallet Pop | Thrifty parents, say 'bye-bye' to bargains thanks to CPSIA | January 6, 2009 | http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/01/06/thrifty-parents-say-bye-bye-to-bargains-thanks-to-cpsia/ |
| KARE 11, Minnesota | New law could lead to increased secondhand scrutiny | January 6, 2009 | http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=534845&catid=2 |
| Calgary Herald, Canada | Landfill awaits children's clothes | January 6, 2009 | http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/calgarybusiness/story.html?id=c650dc9c-5707-495a-afc1-7671bc203952 |
| Bloomberg | Panel Exempts Some Products From U.S. Lead Rules | January 6, 2009 | http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=a0Xr2Iw1Vi_8&refer=us |
| KVS12, Illinois | New federal law requires lead testing on products for children | January 6, 2009 | http://www.kfvs12.com/Global/story.asp?S=9628201 |
| CBS 12, California | Lead Testing Could Cripple Local Toy Business | January 6, 2009 | http://www.khsltv.com/news/local/story/Lead-Testing-Could-Cripple-Local-Toy-Business/Tj7CThbRckGGoyHr-yp3sg.cspx |
| WYFF, NBC NEWS, Greenville, SC | Ebayers, Small Toymakers Worried About New Testing Law | January 6, 2009 | http://www.wyff4.com/news/18423965/detail.html#- |
| KVAL, Eugene, OR | Retailers worry new laws bad for business | January 6, 2009 | http://www.kval.com/news/health/37117274.html |
| KCCI 8, Iowa | New Law Requires Tests On Children's Toys, Clothes | January 6, 2009 | http://www.kcci.com/money/18424125/detail.html |
| KSTP 5, Minnesota | New lead law means problems for thrift shoppers | January 6, 2009 | http://kstp.com/article/stories/S731609.shtml?cat=206 |
| Dallas Morning News | When the law gets out of hand | January 6, 2009 | http://dallasmorningviewsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/01/when-the-law-ge.html |
| Redding Record Searchlight, CA | Law threatens viability of clothing makers, stores | January 6, 2009 | http://www.redding.com/news/2009/jan/06/law-threatens-viability-of-clothing-makers/ |
| WOWT 6, Nebraska | Law Requires Lead Testing For Children's Clothing | January 6, 2009 | http://www.wowt.com/news/headlines/37173084.html |
| WIVB, New York | Testing required for toys and clothing | January 6, 2009 | http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/testing_required_for_toys_and_clothing_090106 |
| NBC Dallas | Parents Say Lead Testing Law Could Mean Higher Prices | January 6, 2009 | http://www.nbcdfw.com/health/tips_info/Parents-Say-Lead-Testing-Law-Could-Mean-Higher-Prices.html |
| The Herald, Everett, WA | New product safety law a blow to shops | January 6, 2009 | http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20090106/NEWS01/701069822&news01ad=1#New.product.safety.law.a.blow.to.shops |
| Lake Stevens Journal, WA | New toy law could affect more than just children and their toys | January 6, 2009 | http://www.lakestevensjournal.com/ |
| NEWS 10, Sacremento, CA | Stores Fear Safety Law Could Shut Their Doors | January 6, 2009 | http://www.news10.net/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=52889&provider=top |
| Care2.com | Toy Story: Safety Concerns in the News | January 6, 2009 | http://www.care2.com/greenliving/toy-story.html#comment-98030 |
| Wilmington Parenting Examiner | Consumer Product Safety Act's impact on kids' clothing | January 6, 2009 | http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m1d6-Consumer-Product-Safety-Acts-impact-on-kids-clothing |
| News 8, Rochester, NY | New Law Could Hurt Handmade Toy Makers | January 5, 2009 | http://rochesterhomepage.net/content/fulltext/?cid=57221 |
| CBS 11, Dallas | New Law Could Put Small Toymakers Out Of Business | January 5, 2009 | http://cbs11tv.com/politics/toymakers.toy.law.2.900667.html |
| CityBeat, Ohio | Hand-Me-Down Clothes in the Post Hand-Me-Down Era | January 5, 2009 | http://www.citybeat.com/cincinnati/blog-348-hand-me-down-clothes-in-the-post-hand-me-down-era.html |
| WRIC-TV 8 - Richmond, VA | New Law Affecting Local Toy Makers | January 5, 2009 | http://www.wric.com/global/video/flash/popupplayer.asp?ClipID1=3308048&h1 |
| All Headline News | Mandatory Testing For Lead, Phthalates To Pose Problems For Distributors Of Children's Used Clothes | January 5, 2009 | http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7013609244 |
| The Bookshop Blog | Book burning on Feb. 10th 2009 due to CPSIA | January 4, 2009 | http://bookshopblog.com/2009/01/04/book-burning-on-feb-10th-2009-due-to-cpsia/#comment-2557 |
| Twin Cities Daily Planet | Handmade Toys in Jeopardy? | January 3, 2009 | http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/article/2009/01/03/handmade-toys-jeopardy.html |
| The Poynter Institute | Handmade Toy Makers Say New Regs Will Jeopardize Business | January 2, 2009 | http://poynter.org/column.asp?id=2&aid=156011 |
| California Apparel News | Upcoming CPSC Deadline Vexes Childrenswear Manufacturers | January 2, 2009 | http://www.apparelnews.net/news/manufacturing/Upcoming-CPSC-Deadline-Vexes-Childrenswear-Manufacturers/page1 |
| LATimes | New safety rules for children's clothes have stores in a fit | January 2, 2009 | http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-thrift2-2009jan02,0,2083247.story |
| Fox News | Lead in Children's Clothes? | January 2, 2009 | http://www.foxnews.com/video-search/m/21724983/lead_in_children_s_clothes.htm?q=toys |
| Fox TV Colorado | New Law No Fun For Toy Makers | January 2, 2009 | http://www.myfoxcolorado.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=8187231&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1 |
| Press Democrat, Santa Rosa, CA | Safety law costly for small toy makers | December 31, 2008 | http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20081231/BUSINESS/812310357/1036/NEWS07 |
| Snohomish Times, Washington | Home Town Toy Story | December 31, 2008 | http://www.snohomishtimes.com/snohomishNEWS.cfm?inc=story&newsID=225 |
| Winston-Salem Journal | A Hard Rule: Product-safety testing could spell end to some mom-and-pop craft operations | December 29, 2008 | http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2008/dec/29/a-hard-rule-product-safety-testing-could-spell-end/ |
| Honolulu Advertiser | Toymakers welcome lead-testing exemptions | December 29, 2008 | http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20081229/BUSINESS/812290316/-1/businessfront |
| San Gabriel Valley Tribune | Mom's the word: Toy recalls can be scary | December 28, 2008 | http://www.sgvtribune.com/news/ci_11324720 |
| NewsOn6, Tulsa, OK | Toy Trouble | December 26, 2008 | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvKFFvw2Nds |
| Grim Reader Blog | Legislation Also Creates Special Interests | December 25, 2008 | http://www.zianet.com/ehusman/weblog/2008/12/legislation-also-creates-special.html |
| Vermont Public Radio | Vermont toymakers concerned about rules change | December 25, 2008 | http://www.vpr.net/news_detail/83375/ |
| Seattle Times | Toy makers say safety law may leave less fun on shelf | December 25, 2008 | http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2008558925_toys25.html |
| San Jose Mercury News | Toymakers: Lead-testing law will ruin biz | December 25, 2008 | http://www.contracostatimes.com/health/ci_11306033?source=rss |
| Associated Press | Ho, ho, no: Toymakers say lead law harms workshops | December 24, 2008 | http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/T/TAINTED_TOYS?SITE=NYSAR&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT |
| St. Paul Pioneer Press | Local toy makers say new safety law is overreaching, unfair | December 24, 2008 | http://www.twincities.com/ci_11299129?IADID=Search-www.twincities.com-www.twincities.com |
| Ann Arbor News, MI | Law alarms toy companies | December 23, 2008 | http://www.mlive.com/annarbornews/business/index.ssf/2008/12/law_alarms_toy_companies.html |
| The Consumerist | New Toy Safety Rule Has Collateral Damage: Handmade Toy Manufacturers | December 23, 2008 | http://consumerist.com/5117450/new-toy-safety-rule-has-collateral-damage-handmade-toy-manufacturers |
| SafBaby.com | Find Out Why the New Product Safety Law (CPSIA) Will NOT Protect Your Child | December 23, 2008 | http://www.safbaby.com/find-out-why-the-new-product-safety-law-cpsia-will-not-protect-your-child |
| Minnesota Public Radio | Some small toy makers not happy with new toy-safety law | December 23, 2008 | http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/12/22/some_small_toy_makers_not_happy_with_new_toysafety_law/ |
| Los Angeles TImes | For some toy makers, rules to protect kids may be toxic | December 23, 2008 | http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-toys23-2008dec23,0,2707481.story |
| MediaPost | New Rules On Toy Safety May Force Small Companies To Close | December 23, 2008 | http://www.mediapost.com/publications/index.cfm?fa=Articles.showArticleHomePage&art_aid=97219 |
| Fox 44, Burlington, VT | New Regulations Trouble Local Toymakers | December 23, 2008 | http://www.fox44.net/Global/story.asp?S=9574256 |
| Fox23, Tulsa, OK | Local Toymakers Concerned | December 23, 2008 | http://www.fox23.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=36385@video.fox23.com&navCatId=5 |
| Fox TV News - Dallas | Small Toy Makers May Get Pinched by New Law | December 23, 2008 | http://www.myfoxdfw.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=8134831&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=3.2.1 |
| LATimes.com | Tough luck for independent toy makers | December 23, 2008 | http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/shopping_blog/2008/12/tough-luck-for.html |
| MinnPost.com | Minnesota toy manufacturers say new law could shut down Santa's workshop | December 22, 2008 | http://www.minnpost.com/businessagenda/2008/12/22/5472/minnesota_toy_manufacturers_say_new_law_could_shut_down_santas_workshop |
| WFCR Public Radio, Massachusettes | Consumer Safety Law Worries Toy Makers and Retailers | December 22, 2008 | http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wfcr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1449573 |
| ABC9 News, Syracuse, NY | New safety law hits small toymakers: Your Stories | December 22, 2008 | http://www.9wsyr.com/content/news/your_stories/story/New-safety-law-hits-small-toymakers-Your-Stories/ewHFP2BBn0G6IPctnYswxw.cspx |
| Washington Post | Toymakers Assail Costs of New Law | December 21, 2008 | http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/20/AR2008122001878.html |
| Overlawyered | Unhappy Holidays for American Toymakers? | December 19, 2008 | http://overlawyered.com/2008/12/unhappy-holidays-for-american-toymakers/ |
| Donklephant | “Because We Said So” | December 19, 2008 | http://donklephant.com/2008/12/22/because-we-said-so/ |
| Media General | Mom and Pop Toymakers Fear New Testing Regulations | December 19, 2008 | http://www.mgwashington.com/index.php/news/article/mom-and-pop-toymakers-fear-new-testing-regulations/2274/ |
| Oregon Public Radio | Toying With Safety | December 17, 2008 | http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/opb/posts/list/2029609.page |
| NBC News - Nashville | U.S. Law Endangers Smalltime Toy Makers | December 17, 2008 | http://www.wsmv.com/news/18293163/detail.html |
| Culture11 | The Elmo that Stole Christmas | December 17, 2008 | http://culture11.com/article/34090?page_view=1 |
| Grand Rapids CBS 3 | WILL CPSIA put STAY AT HOME MOM's WET BAGS out of business? | December 17, 2008 | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjwNu7w2BSQ |
| Seven Days Vermont | New Safety Law No Fun for VT's Artisan Toymakers | December 17, 2008 | http://www.7dvt.com/2008new-safety-law-no-fun-vts-artisan-toymakers |
| Grand Rapids Press | New toy safety law no fun for retailers | December 16, 2008 | http://www.mlive.com/grandrapids/stories/index.ssf?/base/business-6/1229436311190810.xml&coll=6 |
| KTTC, Rochester, MN | Tough toy laws | December 16, 2008 | http://www.kttc.com/global/story.asp?s=9535256 |
| WSMV Nashville | Alliance Wants Congress to Change New Toymaker Law | December 16, 2008 | http://www.wsmv.com/video/18294794/index.html |
| CBS 3, Springfield, MA | Toy Safety Legislation Hurting Local Toymakers | December 16, 2008 | http://www.cbs3springfield.com/news/local/36263864.html |
| New West Missoula | Missoula Toymakers, Shops Say New Toy Rules Could Put Them Out of Business | December 15, 2008 | http://www.newwest.net/city/article/missoula_toymakers_shops_say_new_toy_rules_could_put_them_out_of_business/C8/L8/ |
| Digital Journal | New child product safety law turns millions of US homecrafters into criminals | December 15, 2008 | http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/263549 |
| Boston Herald | Small toy stores fear new U.S. regulations | December 15, 2008 | http://bostonherald.com/business/general/view.bg?articleid=1139071 |
| Flathead Beacon - Montana | Legislating Montana Small Businesses Out of Business | December 14, 2008 | http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/legislating_montana_small_businesses_out_of_business/7197/ |
| The Patriot Ledger | New law to put thousands out of work | December 13, 2008 | http://www.patriotledger.com/opinions/opinions_columnists/x845827383/New-law-to-put-thousands-out-of-work |
| KPAX-8, Montana | New rules could hurt Missoula toy maker | December 13, 2008 | http://www.kpax.com/Global/story.asp?S=9517503 |
| Indianapolis Business Journal | Rules rile toy stores | December 13, 2008 | http://cms.ibj.com/ASPXPages/6iframes/FrontEndArticlesDetailPage.aspx?ArticleID=26712&NoFrame=1 |
| Missoulian - Missoula, MT | Toy law needs amending to protect small businesses | December 12, 2008 | http://www.missoulian.com/articles/2008/12/17/opinion/opinion36.txt |
| Publius Endures | Bloggers of the World, Unite! | December 11, 2008 | http://publiusendures.blogspot.com/2008/12/bloggers-of-world-unite.html |
| Mothering Magazine | Toy Safety Legislation: Good Intentions Lead to Catastrophic Results for the Natural Toy Industry | December 10, 2008 | http://www.mothering.com/sections/action_alerts/toy-safety-legislation.html |
| Upturned Earth | There's a Lesson In Here Somewhere | December 10, 2008 | http://johnschwenkler.wordpress.com/2008/12/10/theres-a-lesson-in-here-somewhere/ |
| Boing Boing | Consumer safety rules could drive crafters out of business | December 10, 2008 | http://www.boingboing.net/2008/12/10/consumer-safety-rule.html |
| The Smart Mama Blog | The CPSIA: Good in Theory, Hurting Small, Favorite Green Businesses in Practice | December 9, 2008 | http://www.thesmartmama.com/bg/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=195&Itemid=23 |
| Cool Mom Picks | We need your help to save handmade toys in the US, Europe and Canada from the CPSIA | December 9, 2008 | http://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/12/save_handmade_toys_in_the_us.php |
| Playthings | Selecta exits U.S. market over cost concerns | December 5, 2008 | http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6620437.html?q=selecta |
| Issues in Publishing | CPSIA - Sneaking up on us? | November 24, 2008 | http://CPSIA - Sneaking up on us? |
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