let me first say to our majority whip, Mr. Durbin of Illinois, that I very much appreciate his long-term effort in looking at rules. I know he signed on to several proposals today. I know he is on the one Senator Merkley and I are on, and…

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in July I introduced S. Res. 581, a resolution honoring the educational and scientific significance of Dr. Jane Goodall on the 50th anniversary of the beginning of her work in what is today Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania. I would…

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New Mexico actually has one of the nation's best school sports concussion laws.

we have heard here and in speaking with the Senators here on the floor about a really appalling action that has been taking place. I have a letter here signed by all of the Republicans who are really threatening to bring this place to a…

Thank you, Chairman Pryor. And thank you very much for holding this hearing today, and for your leadership in consumer protection.

But, I'm very concerned, as you are, about the safety of people and the number of concussions.

I believe that the CPSC has a responsibility to ensure that football helmets meet safety standards that address concussion hazards and reflect the state-of-the-art helmet technology.