we look forward to working with you to pass this important legislation expeditiously.

I think children are a particularly vulnerable population, requiring that early detection just as much as, or if not more, than others.

We're also here today to talk about legislation that I've introduced, along with Senator Bill Nelson, which would require the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to enforce stronger standards to protect people against the deadly…

Again, I thank Committee members for their thoughtful consideration of S. 1216, and for raising awareness about CO dangers in the home.

I think its 23 states, including Minnesota, have laws on the books that require carbon monoxide alarms in the home.

Have you seen some change in people's knowledge, with these State laws passing over the last 15 years, since the tragedy?

Is it difficult for manufacturers to meet the standard? And why do you think it's important to have a mandatory one instead of a voluntary one?

I guess my last question, Ms. Burt, is--I would assume you would suggest people put a carbon monoxide alarm in their stockings this holiday season, and that this would be a good gift for people to give their family members.

Thank you for your leadership for this Committee, really. You have always been there on the front line.

Has there been some increase in that kind of training or education for doctors, EMTs, firefighters, emergency-room workers?

We applaud the leadership of the legislation's sponsors, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Senator Ben Nelson and Representative Jim Matheson in the House of Representatives, for the introduction of this critical safety measure.