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Lindsay Dahl / July 31, 2013

Safer Chemicals twitter chat: Part I

This morning was a whirlwind of fun on Twitter! During the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on toxic chemicals, we led a twitter chat highlighting some of the key points made throughout the hearing and answered questions. 

I was inspired to see how many people took time out of their busy day to tune in to the hearing and join our online conversation. We had several experts tweeting including our coalition partners at the Breast Cancer Fund, Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization, League of Conservation Voters and more. 

To add to the excitement actors Jennifer Beals and Elizabeth Berkley joined the conversation as well.

Background info:

  • What is TSCA and why should I care? 
  • Andy’s oped in Roll Call this morning
  • Join the movement today!
  • Follow us at 1 EST today on Twitter @SaferChemicals, be sure to use the #saferchemicals hashtag
  • Not on Twitter? You can stream the hearing live. 

Below are some highlights from this morning:

Chemical Reform, Getting It Done Right by @SaferChemcials [Roll Call Opinion] http://t.co/q41bZWBrWu #saferchemicals

— Safer Chemicals (@SaferChemicals) July 31, 2013

The hill is buzzing too, check out the line >> MT @LCVoters: Interest growing in today’s hearing on #saferchemicals. pic.twitter.com/Y5F78MWfFw

— Safer Chemicals (@SaferChemicals) July 31, 2013

#Christian moms, please pray for common sense reform to ensure household products are safe before children are exposed. #saferchemicals

— Flour Sack Mama (@FlourSackMama) July 31, 2013

.@SenatorBoxer and @DavidVitter pay tribute the late Senator Frank Lautenberg in opening remarks. #saferchemicals

— Safer Chemicals (@SaferChemicals) July 31, 2013

Awesome. RT @_melsroom: Watching the live stream – @SaferChemicals #safechemicals @FrankLautenberg is smiling. pic.twitter.com/Gx6K8Y1O1o

— Safer Chemicals (@SaferChemicals) July 31, 2013

Here’s a mini-history lesson on #TSCA: http://t.co/rolN40Ndfl RT @RNAction: #TSCA hasn’t been updated since when? 1976?! #saferchemicals

— Safer Chemicals (@SaferChemicals) July 31, 2013

Amazing women, actors and advocates @jenniferbeals and @ElizBerkley join the #saferchemicals conversation! Thank you!

— Safer Chemicals (@SaferChemicals) July 31, 2013

“We all have an obligation to protect public health for all segments of our population.” Robin Greenwald. #saferchemicals

— Jennifer Beals (@jenniferbeals) July 31, 2013

Happy to join the movement for #saferchemicals!!!!

— Elizabeth Berkley (@ElizBerkley) July 31, 2013

Check out our ad in Congress Daily — #MakeItStonger #saferchemicals pic.twitter.com/rlDjbYi8W9

— Safer Chemicals (@SaferChemicals) July 31, 2013

Happy to hear @SenBoxer @SenUdall and @SenVitter willing to work together to fix preemption in CSIA. #saferchemicals

— LCV (@LCVoters) July 31, 2013

Agreed. RT @envirn: Daniel Rosenberg @NRDC this bill needs enforceable deadlines #saferchemicals

— Safer Chemicals (@SaferChemicals) July 31, 2013

#EPW Young cancer victims and families need REAL change. Chem. industry doesn’t speak for us. Senators, YOU, be our heroes. #saferchemicals

— Polly Schlaff (@ReclaimFuture) July 31, 2013

“TSCA should be called the Toxic Substances Conversation Act” *room of policy geeks chuckle* #saferchemicals #TSCA

— Safer Chemicals (@SaferChemicals) July 31, 2013

We’re trending! RT @FlourSackMama: @SaferChemicals #saferchemicals is top organically trending Good work! You empower moms !

— Safer Chemicals (@SaferChemicals) July 31, 2013

@SaferChemicals Safe chemicals should definitely be a trend!

— Sue Russ (@Juniper40) July 31, 2013

Thank YOU! RT @toxicbabymovie: Big shoutout to @saferchemicals who have done a magnificent job in rallying the troops #saferchemicals

— Safer Chemicals (@SaferChemicals) July 31, 2013

— Safer Chemicals (@SaferChemicals) July 31, 2013

See Part II of this post.

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