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Government watchdog says our chemical law is a hot mess

Last week, the non-partisan Government Accountability Office (GAO) provided compelling evidence that our federal law on toxic chemicals, the 37 year-old Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), is in terrible shape and doing a disservice to Americans’ health.

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Our little advocate

A visit from the tooth fairy sheds new light on a broken regulatory system

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Why Mind the Store?

Why are we asking retailers to Mind the Store?

Retailers have the power to make substantial improvements in public health and safety, and with that power comes a moral obligation, a corporate social responsibility. Many of the retailers have gotten started, but they need to do more. And because they care about their customers, you can help them along.

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