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Bush Consumer Nominee Raises Eyebrows
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President Bush's choice to head the Consumer Product Safety Commission worked as a lobbyist to block state 'fire safe' cigarette laws. He could be charged with setting similar rules nationwide if his nomination is confirmed. (USA Today [1], Wednesday)
Why is there a Consumer Product Safety Commission?
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Let the Market Protect Consumer Safety [2] by John Hood
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[1] USA Today: http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2007-05-08-consumer-nominee_N.htm
[2] Let the Market Protect Consumer Safety: http://www.fee.org/publications/the-freeman/article.asp?aid=648
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