Congress this week is debating legislation to strengthen the federal government's consumer product safety watchdog. Consumer groups have been pushing for reforms in the wake of last year's massive product recalls. But the private sector is worried that legislation will be harmful to both businesses and consumers. We look at the future product safety and government regulation.
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Consumer Product Safety
Listen Wednesday, Mar. 5, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. in Economy, Health, PoliticsGuests
Rachel Weintraub
Director of Product Safety; Consumer Federation of America
Rosario Palmieri
Vice President, Infrastructure, Legal and Regulatory Policy, National Association of Manufacturers
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