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Richard Blumenthal: “Right. We are working toward it, but over the opposition of the industry. And that's why I am sending today a letter to…”

On the recordJanuary 31, 2017
Right. We are working toward it, but over the opposition of the industry. And that's why I am sending today a letter to the CPSC and the WCMA asking that they finally, finally implement a standard that will save children's lives, literally 12 per year, at absolutely minimal cost.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal emphasizes the need for safety standards despite industry opposition.

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