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Attorney General Abbott Urges Congress to Strengthen Federal Laws, Protect Children from Unsafe Products
December 13, 2007
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott this week urged Congress to protect children by passing H.R. 4040, a proposed federal statute that would lower acceptable lead levels in toys and improve oversight across the industry. Several U.S. toy manufacturers issued voluntary recalls of their toys recently due to potential lead-related dangers. The recalls were announced in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which tests consumer products to ensure they meet U.S. safety regulations.Full Press Release
