Tell the CPSC: Ban dangerous toys and products!

Remember last year’s uproar over tainted toys? You probably thought the problem was fixed. But it isn’t – dangerous toys are still on the shelves this holiday season. In fact, you likely will be able to find unsafe products well into 2009.

Earlier this year, with your help, Public Citizen succeeded in making tough new product safety measures the law of the land. The new law requires that toys and infant products be tested before they’re sold, bans lead and phthalates (a harmful chemical) from toys and calls for the creation of a consumer complaint database, among other vital reforms.

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It’s time to put government back on the side of the people

The election is over, but our work has just begun.

We must roll up our sleeves to reverse some of the damaging policies enacted over the past eight years. We have a chance to make real change happen. But we need your help.

We’ve have waited so long for an administration that is willing to promote an agenda for people – not corporations. Now, we have the best opportunity in a decade to put government back on the side of the people. Join us in making our “Citizens’ Agenda” a priority in 2009 and beyond so we can:

• Put homeowners ahead of CEOs in the massive Wall Street/auto industry bailout
• Clean up government by breaking ties between lawmakers and big corporate dollars and lobbyists
• Boost wages, ensure import safety and protect the environment by replacing the failed NAFTA/WTO trade model
• Create green jobs and stabilize the economy with clean, sustainable and renewable energy
• Ensure safety of toys, pharmaceuticals and other products
• And more

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