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CPSIA – That’s all, Folks!

Sadly, after four years of CPSIA advocacy, it’s finally time to say farewell. The timing of my goodbye comes as we approach the third anniversary of President Bush signing the CPSIA into law (August 14, 2008). I am paroling myself for time served. This is my final blogpost. This exhausting journey came to a crashing end because I concluded that I... [Read more of this review]

CPSIA – Obama Will Sign HR 2715 CPSIA Amendment Into Law Today

President Obama is expected to sign HR 2715, the CPSIA amendment that picks winners and losers and represents the end of legislative action to repair the misconceived CPSIA. Obama has to clear his desk before his vacation next week. This will be one of his last “to do’s” before R&R begins. Now what? Here is my prediction: a. The... [Read more of this review]

CPSIA – Hey, Republicans, THANKS SO MUCH for that Pledge for America

Did anyone notice how the CPSIA Amendment (HR 2715) went to the House floor in the middle of the night on a Sunday after closed door horse trading out of the public eye, and was voted on early the next day designated as a “noncontroversial bill” (Monday, August 1).  The amendment didn’t go through a mark-up hearing and was only... [Read more of this review]

CPSIA – Final CPSIA Amendment (HR 2715) Moves to President’s Desk for Signature

Here is the final form of the CPSIA Amendment  (HR 2715)  that should become law sometime this week. I want to quote from another blog (thank you, Steven Hansen ) on this amendment’s path to the President’s desk: ” This bill and the path it has taken is an example of why people are very frustrated with Congress and getting legislation... [Read more of this review]

CPSIA – A Comment Not to be Missed

From Anonymous : “I have to say, as a lifelong Democrat, this whole CPSIA thing makes me feel incredibly powerful! You have to admit that to be able to, during a deep recession, force the American people to pay the immense administration costs of the CPSC due to the CPSIA, while burying business in mountains of red tape and testing expense, and... [Read more of this review]

CPSIA – As Predicted, the Senate Adopted House Bipartisan Bill Amending CPSIA

After three years of warring, Congress has finally passed an amendment to the CPSIA.  HR 2715 was approved by the Senate this evening by voice vote. This is expected to be the last legislative relief (thusfar the only legislative) relief from the CPSIA.  Read More: CPSIA – As Predicted, the Senate Adopted House Bipartisan Bill Amending CPSIA  Read More →

CPSIA – The Senate Moves In the Direction of the House Bill

Confidential discussions are underway for Senate Democrats to accept the House bill amending the CPSIA which passed today 421-2.  The pressure being applied relates to the consequences on U.S. retailers from the retroactive application of the 100 ppm lead standard. If the House bill is accepted by the Senate Dems, it will no doubt be hotlined for... [Read more of this review]

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