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  • Regulators rethink rules on testing children's clothing and toys for lead

    01/07/2009 11:02:40 AM PST · by jabchae · 17 replies · 1,165+ views
    LA Times ^ | Jan. 7, 09 | Alana Semuels
    The Consumer Product Safety Commission gives a preliminary OK to exempt some items from testing after complaints of hardship to thrift stores and sellers of handmade toys. By Alana Semuels January 7, 2009 The Consumer Product Safety Commission has given preliminary approval to changes in new lead-testing rules after complaints that the measures could have forced thrift stores and sellers of handmade toys to dispose of merchandise or even go out of business.
  • Omaha court case widens from screening test to baby's meals

    10/17/2007 7:14:18 PM PDT · by jabchae · 28 replies · 262+ views
    Omaha World-Herald ^ | October 13, 2007 | j. palmer
    A judge ordered that 6-week-old Joel Anaya, whose hungry cries interrupted Friday's court hearing, be administered the state-mandated newborn screening test his parents object to and remain in foster care until the test results are received, despite the mother's wishes to continue nursing the boy. Joel's parents, Mary and Josue Anaya of Omaha, object to the testing because of their religious beliefs and conscience. They believe in certain Scriptures that say life is in the blood. The Anayas previously fought a court order that the testing be done on their daughter, Rosa, but in 2005, the Nebraska Supreme Court upheld...