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Van Hollen introduces federal 'climate superfund' legislation; Trump campaigns in Western states as Harris focuses on critical Pennsylvania; Stalled Child Tax Credit leaves Ohio families in limbo; Federal funding drives PA's increase in electric school buses.

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Safe Chemicals Act Introduced in Time for Spring Cleaning

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Friday, April 12, 2013   

BOZEMAN, Mont. – Congress may soon tackle an update of the 37-year-old law concerning toxic substances in consumer products – everything from cleaning solutions, to liners inside food cans, to furniture.

U.S. Senators Max Baucus and Jon Tester of Montana, along with 25 other senators, have introduced the Safe Chemicals Act of 2013.

Chantel Schieffer, a Montana Conservation Voters board member, is pushing for more control over toxic substances.

"Now, our cabinets and cupboards are filled with products containing toxic substances,” she says. “I have a young son, and the risk to his health is unacceptable and it's unnecessary."

The Safe Chemicals Act would require more EPA oversight, more safety testing, and more public information about chemicals in products. Similar bills have stalled in Congress over industry concerns about costs and breach of company competitive information.

Schieffer says when it comes to the scientifically proven diseases associated with chemicals commonly found in consumer goods, it shouldn't be a political issue. And while she says her family tries to avoid substances that could cause harm, they aren't always listed on the label.

"We use as safe a products as we can find,” she adds. “But unfortunately, our couch, my baby's crib, they contain chemicals that we certainly didn't put there, and shouldn't be there."

There's a "stroller brigade" on Saturday, April 20, in Bozeman. Moms in the march will be calling on Congress to vote on the Safe Chemicals Act this year.





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