Consumer Product Safety Commission & Congress News Monitoring

Inaugural Inductees Into Government Hall of Fame Unveiled

Government Executive Media Group on Thursday announced the inaugural members of the Government Hall of Fame, including Clara Barton, Theodore Roosevelt, Frances Perkins and the Apollo 11 astronauts.  Government Executive created the Hall of Fame this year …

Deaths lead to probe of inclined sleepers

WASHINGTON – The House Oversight Committee said Tuesday it was launching an investigation into infant inclined sleepers, the popular bassinet-like products reportedly tied to several baby deaths and the subject of a major recall this year. Reps. Elijah …

House committee launches investigation into inclined sleepers...

Todd C. Frankel, The Washington Post Published 9:01 am PDT, Wednesday, August 14, 2019 The Rock 'n Play Sleeper by Fisher-Price was recalled after reports of infant fatalities occurring while using the product. Photographed May 23, 2019. The Rock ' …

House committee launches investigation into inclined sleepers tied to infant deaths

WASHINGTON - A House oversight committee said Tuesday it was launching an investigation into infant inclined sleepers, the popular bassinet-like products reportedly tied to several baby deaths and the subject of a major recall earlier this year. Reps. …

Attempt to warn public about home elevator dangers sparks CPSC rift

It had been rumored for days that the Consumer Product Safety Commission planned to finally issue a safety warning about the dangers of children getting crushed to death by residential elevators. The warning would be the first time the regulatory agency …

CONSUMER CATCH-UP: Motorized awnings recalled after injuries, death, lawmakers ask for transparency in 'Amazon's Choice' ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- SunSetter Motorized Awnings recalled after injuries, death The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall alert for SunSetter Motorized Awnings after reports of six injuries and one death caused by malfunctioning awnings. …

Senators ask CPSC for campaign on dangers of beach umbrellas

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s two senators have called for a campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of windblown beach umbrellas. News outlets report Democrats Tim Kaine and Mark Warner sent a letter Monday to the Consumer Product Safety …

Consumer Product Safety Commission’s acting chairwoman plans to step down 

The head of the nation’s product safety regulator says she’s stepping down when her term ends in October, a surprise announcement that follows criticism for how the agency handled a recall of the Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play and its decision to not force a …

Consumer Product Safety Commission acting head to step down

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Acting Chairwoman Ann Marie Buerkle says she plans to step down from her post at the end of her term in October.  Buerkle, a Republican former New York congresswoman, said in a statement on Tuesday that she will …

Senator Bob Menendez wants beachgoers protected from flying umbrellas

NEW JERSEY -- New Jersey's senior U.S. senator wants federal officials to take more aggressive action to protect beachgoers from wind-swept beach umbrellas. Bob Menendez held a news conference Monday in Manasquan to once again call on the Consumer …

NJ Residents Question Senator's Priorities As He Pushes For Flying Beach Umbrella Safety

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. (CBSNewYork) – New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez is facing questions about his latest call for action from the federal government. He wants the feds to better protect beachgoers from flying beach umbrellas, but with other challenges …

Senator wants beachgoers protected from flying umbrellas

MANASQUAN, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey’s senior U.S. senator wants federal officials to take more aggressive action to protect beachgoers from wind-swept beach umbrellas. Bob Menendez held a news conference Monday in Manasquan to once again call on the Consumer …

Beach umbrella safety a concern after boy impaled in Massachusetts

MARGATE, New Jersey (WPVI) -- Officials and concerned beach goers are advising folks to properly secure their beach umbrellas after a 13-year-old boy was impaled in Massachusetts. Michele Tucker says she was enjoying a day at the beach in Margate, New …

Senators ask CPSC for campaign on dangers of beach umbrellas

Senator calls for inquiry into CPSC over home elevator accidents

A U.S. senator called Monday for an investigation into the government’s handling of safety issues with home elevators, following a Washington Post investigation detailing how children have been injured and killed for decades by a problem known to industry …

Spotlight on green news & views: Window on Koch crapola; monarchs in the back yard

CRITTERS AND THE GREAT OUTDOORS Black Ducks Lenny Flank writes—Photo Diary: Fore River Wildlife Sanctuary: “This is a very nice wildlife park in Portland, Maine. It runs through several different habitat areas. Some photos from a day in the park. For those …

Consumer Product Safety Commission is politicized and buyers face safety risks

Last week, reports emerged of how a U.K.-based manufacturer called Britax avoided recalling a line of dangerous jogging strollers by politically gaming the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Even after countless incidents of product …

The real story with the Consumer Product Safety Commission and that stroller

April 14 at 5:20 PM The April 3 front-page article “How the BOB stroller was kept from recall” suggested that the Consumer Product Safety Commission is not protecting the public and that political motivations of Republican CPSC commissioners drove the …

Trump’s Demagoguery Is an Old American Tradition

Donald Trump speaks during an interview in 2015. (AP Photo / Andrew Harnik) EDITOR’S NOTE:&nbspThis article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To stay on top of important articles like these, sign up to receive the latest updates from …

Silica Sand Market 2019 Global Trend, Segmentation And Opportunities Forecast To 2024

Wiseguyreports.Com Adds “Silica Sand -Market Demand, Growth, Opportunities and Analysis Of Top Key Player Forecast To 2024” To Its Research Database PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, August 19, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Silica Sand Industry …

Digital Twins Market 2019 Global Analysis, Growth, Size, Share, Trends, Forecast to 2026

Digital Twins Market, Size, Share, Market Intelligence, Company Profiles And Trends Forecast To 2026 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, August 19, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Digital Twins Industry Description The global digital twin market size has …

Refinish Paint Market 2019 Company Profiles, Size, Share and Market Intelligence Forecast To 2026

Refinish Paint Global Market Status, By Players, Types, Applications And Forecast To 2026 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, August 19, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Refinish Paint Industry Description Global Refinish Paint market is accounted for $6. …

Mobile Chargers Industry Sales, Supply And Consumption 2019 Analysis And Forecasts To 2024

Mobile Chargers Global Market Status, By Players, Types, Applications And Forecast To 2025 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, August 19, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mobile Chargers Industry Description A mobile battery charger can be referred to an …

Drone Logistics and Transportation Market 2019 Global Analysis, Growth, Size, Share, Trends, Forecast to 2025

Drone Logistics and Transportation Market To 2024: Consumption Volume, Value, Import, Export And Sale Analysis PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, August 19, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Drone Logistics and Transportation Industry Description WiseGuy …

AMCD Praises Senator Blackburn and Rep. Perry for Federal Bill Banning FGM

WASHINGTON, DC, USA, August 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy applauds Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Representative Scott Perry (R-PA) who have introduced bicameral legislation (S. 2017 and H.R. …

Insulating Glass Adsorbent Global Market Status, By Players, Types, Applications And Forecast To 2025

Insulating Glass Adsorbent -Market Demand, Growth, Opportunities and Analysis Of Top Key Player Forecast To 2024 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, August 16, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Insulating Glass Adsorbent Industry Description …

Animal Wellness Applauds Minnesota Congressional Delegation for Working to Protect Iconic American Horses

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA , USA , August 16, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, H.R. 693, by a vote of 333 to 96. Nearly all the bipartisan U.S. Reps. from …

Improved Efficiency and Benefits to Drive Global Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Market 2019-2024

Wiseguyreports.Com Adds “Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) - Global Market Outlook (2016-2022)” To Its Research Database PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, August 16, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) Industry …

Global Acrylic Acid Market Anticipated to Reach USD 23.4 Bn by 2022

Wiseguyreports.Com Adds “Acrylic Acid - Global Market Outlook (2016-2022)” To Its Research Database PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, August 16, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acrylic Acid Industry Description The latest report found on WiseGuy …

Hoyer Statement on Member Travel to Israel

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on Member travel to Israel:  “I remain deeply disappointed that the Israeli government reversed the policy announced by Ambassador Ron Dermer that ‘out of …

Local Law Enforcement and Bridge the Blue Partner Together to Give Away Un-licked Blue Bell Ice Cream

In lieu of recent events around the Bluebell Ice Cream licker, Bridge the Blue and Local Law Enforcement presents, Bridge the Bluebell. SPRING, TX, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bridge the Blue has partnered with Klein …

Hoyer Statement on Prime Minister Netanyahu's Decision to Deny Members of Congress from Entering Israel

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to deny Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Rep. Ilhan Omar entry into Israel:  “The decision of the Israeli government to …

Youth for Human Rights raises awareness at National Night Out to help the police combat human trafficking

Washington, DC, leads the country in human trafficking cases per capita. WASHINGTON , DC, USA, August 14, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Washington, DC, has the highest rate of calls to the National Human Trafficking Hotline per capita of any city …

Global Container Tracking and Security Market 2019 Share, Trend, Segmentation and Forecast to 2025

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Global Smart Classroom Market 2019 Share, Trend, Segmentation and Forecast to 2025

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The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Releases Resolution On Animal Cruelty and Its Link to Violence

Empirical research demonstrates a direct link between animal cruelty and interpersonal violence including intimate partner abuse, child abuse, and elder abuse. RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Council …

இலங்கை ஜனாதிபதித் தேர்தலில் தமிழர்கள், தமிழ்த் தேசியக் கூட்டமைப்பின் அறிவுறுத்தலை நிராகரிக்க வேண்டும்

கூட்டமைப்பின் ஆலோசனையை நிராகரிப்பது, கூட்டமைப்பின் கொள்கையும் இலங்கை அரசாங்கத்துடனான அவர்களின் நடவடிக்கையும் இனி பொறுத்துக் கொள்ளப்படாது என்று கூறும். NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, August 14, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- இந்த முறை தமிழர்கள் ஜனாதிபதி …

Colorado Congressional Delegation Works to Protect Iconic American Horses, Doug Lamborn Stands Alone with Abusers

DENVER, COLORADO, USA, August 14, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, H.R. 693, by a vote of 333 to 96. Nearly all of the bipartisan U.S. Reps. from Colorado, …

Reps. Jeff Fortenberry and Don Bacon Work to Protect Iconic American Horses while Rep. Adrian Smith Sides with Abusers

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA, USA, August 14, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, H.R. 693, by a vote of 333 to 96. U.S. Reps. Jeff Fortenberry and Don Bacon, both longtime …