Finally, someone in Congress is taking action against the completely frustrating CPSIA legislation.  Congressman Anthony Weiner from New York sent this letter to the Chairman of the Consumer Product & Safety Commission.  I’m thrilled people are starting to take notice, and hopefully more local government officials will get involved to be the voice for small business in America - especially those of us who are dedicated to buying American and protecting our children from chemicals. 

You can read his fantastic letter here.  cpsc_kids_clothing_CPSC_LTR_jan_07_09.pdf

One other good thing happened today, for other retailers like ourselves:  The CPSIA published this press release clarifying their expectations of us, as retailers:  http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09086.html

If we as consumers and businesspeople can keep the pressure on to clarify and use common sense on the new lead and phthalate laws, we’ll all benefit - and maybe some of us won’t even go under.