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On the recordAugust 1, 2012
In the end, though, this Commission has made many decisions, many rules, completely disregarding the cost, the lack of choice it is going to give consumers, the inability of small companies to comply with these regulations all in the name of children's safety despite the fact that our staff has told us many of these will not increase safety for children.
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ANNE M. NORTHUP
Kentucky

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Criticizing the Commission's decisions for ignoring costs and consumer choice in safety regulations.

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