Global scientists express concern about flame retardants

By Jim Morris

A published statement by 145 scientists from 22 countries expresses new worries about the health effects of flame retardants used in mattres

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"… of flame retardants used in mattresses, furniture, electronics, and other consumer products, while also questioning the chemicals’ efficacy.The statement, published …"

EPA says new rules coming for chemicals in dyes, detergents

By Jim Morris

The Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it would issue new rules for three chemicals used in dyes, flame retardants, laund

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"… lododecane (HBCD), used as a flame retardant in construction materials and consumer products; and nonylphenol/nonylphenol ethoxylates (NP/NPEs), used in detergents, pe …"

Labor Dept's handling of whistleblower cases criticized by another watchdog

By Michael Hudson

A new watchdog report says the U.S. Labor Department often fails to properly investigate complaints by corporate workers who seek whistleblo

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"… s companies to trucking, nuclear power, pipeline, environmental, rail, and consumer products.When presented with the Center’s investigative findings in July, OSHA ch …"

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EPA toxic chemicals bill likely on hold until after election

By Chris Hamby

The way the Environmental Protection Agency evaluates the risks posed by toxic chemicals is badly in need of an overhaul, but any change wil

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"… quire industry to prove chemicals are safe before they find their way into consumer products and the environment. Some pro-business and industry groups say that approa …"

Reform reading: SEC delays whistleblower office, citing budget

By Julie Vorman

A roundup of news and commentary to help consumers monitor the transparency and accountability of the Dodd-Frank financial reform law....

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"… ay loans. “One important lesson from the mortgage crisis is that selling consumer products that do not serve them well ends up hurting both consumers and banks, and …"

Scores of union leaders earn six-figure salaries

By John C. Henry

The Standoff in Wisconsin Between Gov. Walker and unions could “trickle up” to jeopardize fat compensation packages of labor leaders....

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"… and David Koch. The brothers from Kansas made their billions in energy and consumer products and were the fourth highest donor to Walker’s 2010 campaign.In a Tuesday …"

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EPA agrees to reveal secret identities of potentially risky chemicals

By Chris Hamby

EPA reveals identities of potentially risky chemicals

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"… lic more information about the potential dangers of chemicals used in many consumer products, from stain removers to non-stick materials, and is the latest in what the …"

EPA focuses anew on obscure chemicals in consumer products

By Jane Kay

New scrutiny on ingredient of batteries, brake fluid and pharmaceuticals

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"… w time is running out for glymes – at least when it comes to new uses in consumer products.The Environmental Protection Agency announced in July that it plans to cla …"

"… roductive and developmental toxicants, and they’re also used in a lot of consumer products. The range of uses includes products that the ordinary customer would use …"

"… aid.Little is known about how much the public is exposed to glymes through consumer products and releases into the environment.Agency officials say new uses could incr …"

"… l harm to workers and the public.The rule could only eliminate new uses in consumer products. Existing uses, such as putting certain glymes in lithium batteries, paint …"

Failure to protect consumers from unsafe products

By The Center for Public Integrity

Recent injuries, and even deaths, caused by faulty products have revealed a broken Consumer Product Safety Commission

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"… reasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products” — but recent cases of injuries, and even deaths, caused by faulty pro …"

GOP assault on regulations could undermine air pollution protections

By Chris Hamby

House Republicans are expected to approve a bill that would allow Congress to block major regulations.

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"… ne protections that ensure Americans safe food, water, air, workplaces and consumer products.  Only four Democrats sided with Republicans in Wednesday's 241-184 v …"

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