CPSIA the GRINCH? Woldenberg Expresses Concern- NEW LAWS will DESTROY- FOX CHICAGO 12-17-08

My Fox Chicago delves into the new regulations set by the CPSIA 2008 on lead testing for toys. Besides giving information on how parents can check to see if the toy they plan to put under the Christmas tree is safe, they talk to Rick Woldenberg, Chairman, of Learning Resources. Woldenberg is concerned that the CPSIA has not made provision for handcrafters, artisans and small manufacturers of childrens items and the strict mandatory testing will put many out of business.

An Easy Way to Check Unsafe Toys for Lead-
http://www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=76DF47FDC1E96A...

From a broadcast on Fox Chicago, Wednesday, December 17, 2008
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[Unklebillybob]

On August 14, 2009, Public Law 110-314 will be going into effect. Time to tell congress to repeal this stupid law. Or maybe they should look for another job, since they can't represent us.

[Nachum]

Total crap. This bill is going to destroy US business big time.

[zyodei]

Wow, Dick Durbin. What a schmuck. Can't believe I voted for this guy.

Thanks for protecting us from thrift stores and homemade crafts, guy.

[Dgypsy]

BUT DON'T MAKE IT RETROACTIVE to included everything ever produced!