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Oregon Lawmaker Calls for Improved Toy Safety

by Colin Fogarty, NPR
November 13, 2007

Following a string of recalls of toys made in China, Oregon Rep. Darlene Hooley, a Democrat and member of the House Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection Subcommittee, is pushing a bill to require independent inspections for all toys sold in the U.S.

Colin Fogarty reports from Oregon Public Broadcasting.

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