Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.1692 To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act.

H.R.1692: Asthma Management Plans in School Act ... - OpenCongress

2011-05-02T01:00:00Z

Hirono announced the bill, HR 1692, ... See all stories on this topic ». Burton: Affordable Care Act protects children's health. Richmond Times Dispatch By O. MARION BURTON Pediatricians treat children with a variety of ...

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KFZ Halter Halterung HR 1692 Suction Mount ...

2010-12-26T19:00:00Z

... halten? e überzieht geeignetDiegitter mit integriertem gemeinsamem Mechanismus Einstein individuell. Plus& gt; & gt;. KFZ Halter Halterung HR 1692 Suction Mount Saugerbefestigungssystem + Gerätehalter für Elson ESL 808 MP500 SL900 ...

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H.R. 1692 [110th]: Fighting Gangs and Empowering Youth Act of 2007 ...

2010-09-15T20:00:00Z

25 Mar 2007

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H.R.5746: United States Postal Service's CSRS Obligation ...

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

Bills, People. H.R.1751 American Dream Act. 1 · H.R.1083 Business Activity Tax... 1 · H.R.1304 Free Speech Protectio... 1 · H.R.157 District of Columbia ... 1 · H.R.1692 To amend the Consumer. ...

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WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 4767, To amend the Consumer Product ...

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act (H.R. 1692). See Bills on the Same Subject: N/A. See Bills in the Same Budget Category: ...

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ontd_political: Erasing history FOR THE CHILDREN!!!

2009-08-25T20:00:00Z

Call your representative and ask them to support H. R. 1692 (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1692/show), which would amend the CPSIA to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit. (Reply to this) ...

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At town hall meeting, Pallone doesn't change his mind on public ...

2009-08-24T20:00:00Z

H.R.1692 : To fight criminal gangs. - WOW!! What a genius! He thoght this up all by himself! H.RES.223 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a postage stamp should be issued in commemoration of Diwali, ...

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the volokh conspiracy - the end of vintage kids' books?

2009-08-06T20:00:00Z

hr 1692 is a republican nib in pelosi's house. etsy's not exuberant down it, but they be struck by to at least forge disc efforts at enforcing their tos or they stage down in tribulation. by it bequeath pine in body. ...

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The Volokh Conspiracy - A Suggestion for Tea Partiers:

2009-08-06T20:00:00Z

already has in the works a simple, focused correction (Nebraska Rep Jeff Fortenberry's "HR 1692: To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit...") It is legislation. ...

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The Volokh Conspiracy - A Suggestion for Tea Partiers:

2009-08-06T20:00:00Z

The Volokh Conspiracy - The End of Vintage Kids' Books?

2009-08-02T20:00:00Z

It is kind of ridiculous to post this article from March and have all this huffing and puffing about it without anyone even mentioning "H.R. 1692: To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the ...

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The Volokh Conspiracy - The End of Vintage Kids' Books?

2009-08-02T20:00:00Z

The Volokh Conspiracy - Hoover Senior Fellow Scott Atlas on Why ...

2009-07-31T20:00:00Z

I assume that's why Nebraska Rep Jeff Fortenberry introduced "HR 1692: To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit..." I assume whatever health insurance reform bill ultimately ...

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The CIA Memory Hole: Criminal Restitution in the 110th Congress: A ...

2009-07-12T20:00:00Z

1582, H.R. 1692, S. 456, and S. 990 (gang bills); H.R. 6491 (organized retail offenses), H.R. 3148 (Mann Act), H.R. 3990 (sexual military offenses), and H.R. 871 (spousal support offenses). Other proposals would have addressed a ...

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H.R.2765: Securing the Protection of our Enduring and Established ...

2009-06-08T20:00:00Z

H.R.22 United States Postal ... 1 · H.R.2454 American Clean Energ... 1 · H.R.1083 Business Activity Tax... 1 · H.R.1304 Free Speech Protectio... 1 · H.R.1692 To amend the Consumer. ...

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June 1, 2009 (Vol. 15, No. 15) â€“ Happenings Â« OLA Hotline's Blog

2009-06-04T20:00:00Z

Pass HR 1692 that exempts libraries from the lead testing requirement. Many of these are perennial issues, but we always give them a new twist and present personal, local stories. This time, we focused in the Senators' offices on the ...

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Library Advocate: iLoveLibraries

2009-05-20T20:00:00Z

(H.R. 1692). The iLoveLibraries site provides background information on the issue, recommends actions, and enables readers to contact members of Congress, stay informed, spread the word, and learn more. ...

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What is the CPSIA? Â» What can I do about CPSIA?

2009-05-15T20:00:00Z

H.R. 1692â€¦It will not make major improvements, but it will help some. Congressman Fortenberry's amendment admits that Congress did not intend CPSIA to apply to ordinary books (defined as those printed using conventional methods and ...

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NLLD - National Library Legislative Day Summary â€” SELCO/SELS

2009-05-12T20:00:00Z

Fortenberry (NE), H.R. 1692, which clarifies legislative intent that CPSIA was not intended to apply to ordinary books. Because this is such a complicated topic with far reaching consequences, ALA is conducting bi-weekly conference ...

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NLLD - National Library Legislative Day Summary

2009-05-12T20:00:00Z

Ann Hutton, Executive Director. Despite the challenging economic times, Members of Congress are hopeful and upbeat about libraries --- plus it was a beautiful sunny day to be in Washington, DC. I was part of a small but effective group ...

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Sarasota County Libraries Friends: National Library Legislative ...

2009-05-10T20:00:00Z

H.R.1692 to exempt ordinary books from CPSIA. PRIVACY AND SURVEILLANCE Reauthorization of Section 215 â–¡ Congress should conduct a systematic analysis of the USA PATRIOT Act, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and related ...

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S.990: AFTERSchool Meals Act of 2009 - U.S.... OpenCongress

2009-05-04T20:00:00Z

CPSIA Update: Slowly, More People Notice; When Will Congress?

2009-05-03T20:00:00Z

From The Syracuse Post Standard, a blog entry covering local librariansâ€™ reaction to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Actâ€™s effective ban on pre-1985 childrenâ€™s books because of the potential, minute lead content in the ink: ...

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Lead in Library Books

2009-04-26T20:00:00Z

One of the most interesting aspects of a library directorâ€™s job is that it is never boring. There are an endless number of new things to learn, as well as a surprising number of unexpected things to worry about. ...

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Legislation Introduced to Exempt Books from Consumer Product ...

2009-04-26T20:00:00Z

Fortenberry's bill, H.R. 1692, would remove the pre-1985 provision and states that CPSIA was not intended to apply to ordinary books â€“ those books that are published on paper or cardboard, printed by conventional publishing methods, ...

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Bills seeking to amend (or ameliorate the harsh effects of) the CPSIA

2009-04-18T20:00:00Z

There are currently 13 bills and one resolution (as of this posting) winding their way through Congress which attempt to either directly amend the CPSIA and or limit its harsh effects. This can be done by actually "fixing" the problem, ...

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Why I love books, or, how to uplift a reader | The self-existent ...

2009-04-09T20:00:00Z

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ALD Professional Development Blog: Fortenberry's proposed ...

2009-04-08T20:00:00Z

Talking points on H.R. 1692, proposed by Ref Fortenberry to exempt ordinary books from the lead legislation in the CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act): --Though the CPSC has interpreted the act to include ordinary books, ...

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CLC and CPSIA: H.R. 1692 "To Amend the CPSIA to Exempt Ordinary ...

2009-04-08T20:00:00Z

Such is the case with H.R. 1692...It will not make major improvements, but it will help some. Congressman Fortenberry's amendment admits that Congress did not intend CPSIA to apply to ordinary books (defined as those printed using ...

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CPSIA and Childrenâ€™s books: it ainâ€™t over â€™til itâ€™s over | Idea Girl

2009-04-05T20:00:00Z

Action Needed: In order to help ensure the passing of this legislation, please call or write the office of your Representatives and ask them to cosponsor H.R. 1692. Contact info for your Representatives office is here: ...

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Take Action: Exempt Books from the CPSIA! Â« Hilltown Families

2009-04-03T20:00:00Z

Talking points on H.R. 1692: Though the CPSC has interpreted the act to include ordinary books, Congress did not intend for them to be included. This legislation would exempt ordinary books only â€“ books that are published on paper of ...

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Unfettered Letters

2009-04-03T20:00:00Z

When I have kids, I want to show them the books I read as a kid. If H.R. 1692, the bill to save the books, doesnâ€™t find a co-sponsor, these books will be thrown away. Please ask your representatives to co-sponsor H.R. 1692 to save the ...

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cupcake witch: Are Children's Books Dangerous??!

2009-04-02T20:00:00Z

Talking points on H.R. 1692: Though the CPSC has interpreted the act to include ordinary books, Congress did not intend for them to be included. This legislation would exempt ordinary books only - books that are published on paper of ...

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Oh My Lard: The Giants win the pennant! The Giants win the pennant!

2009-03-31T20:00:00Z

Please ask your Representative to Cosponsor H.R. 1692. As you know, Congress passed legislation titled "The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008" last August. This legislation seeks to decrease the levels of lead and ...

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GovTrack: Tracking Introduced Legislation - Tracked Events

2009-03-31T20:00:00Z

Tracking Introduced Legislation. Congress is in session today. Mar 31, 2009 - Bill Action. Introduced: S.Con.Res. 15: A concurrent resolution commending the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of theâ€¦ Sen. Mark Pryor [D-AR] introduced S. ...

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LTLS - Quick Connections: Nebraska congressman introduces bill to ...

2009-03-31T20:00:00Z

Fortenberryâ€™s bill, H.R. 1692, would remove the pre-1985 provision and states that CPSIA was not intended to apply to ordinary books â€“ those books that are published on paper or cardboard, printed by conventional publishing methods, ...

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Plans to destroy all pre-1985 books!? Thank CPSIA that was made ...

2009-03-31T20:00:00Z

Contact your Congressmen Ask them co-sponsor HR 1692 which would remove pre-1985 books from the banned/hazardous substance list. (I can't barelybelieve the words I am typing! This is insanity!) Keep reminding them that books have never ...

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Oh My Lard: The Giants win the pennant! The Giants win the pennant!

2009-03-31T20:00:00Z

LISZEN: Trends

2009-03-31T20:00:00Z

Last Monday, U.S. Representative Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb) sponsored H.R. 1692 which granted an exception for childrenâ€™s books given that they have no inherent play value for young children and no harm had been demonstrated (my ...

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CPSIA Rally April 1 at Capitol Visitorâ€™s Center Â« 5 Kids and a Dog

2009-03-31T20:00:00Z

And I am specifically asking them to co-sponsor HR 1692 which would remove pre-1985 books from the banned/hazardous substance list. (I canâ€™t barely believe the words I am typing! This is insanity!) I keep reminding them that ...

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children's lead book ban petition

2009-03-30T20:00:00Z

last monday, us representative jeff fortenberry (r-neb) sponsored hr 1692 which granted an exception for children's books given that they have no inherent play value for young children and no harm had been demonstrated (my paraphrasing) ...

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Remind Congress That Books Are Not a Threat to Children

2009-03-30T20:00:00Z

When you complain about Congress and things that somebody could do with a given law--which should be often--you might find yourself hearing in response, "Oh, now, don't be ridiculous. Nobody would take the law to mean that. ...

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Save our Children's Books!

2009-03-30T20:00:00Z

The poorly-conceived, overly-broad Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act which went into effect on Feb. 10, was intended to protect children from lead in toys and other products for children. However, an unintended side effect could ...

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ALA asking people to speak up on CPSIA

2009-03-30T20:00:00Z

The American Library Association (ALA) is encouraging people to ask their representative to Cosponsor H.R. 1692 - a bill that would clearly exempt books from the CPSIA. To learn more, click here. This entry was posted on March 31st, ...

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Sunny Day Notes: CPSIA - Reactions of Our Representatives

2009-03-30T20:00:00Z

Fortenberry, Jeff (R ), Introduced H.R. 1692 to exempt "Ordinary Books", http://www.thomas.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:H.R.1692: Rep. Graves, Sam (R ), cosponser H.R.968, thomas.loc.gov. Rep. Herger, Wally (R ), cosponser H.R.968 ...

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Children's Lead Book Ban Petition | LISNews

2009-03-30T20:00:00Z

2) PLEASE EMAIL OR PHONE YOUR REPRESENTATIVE IN THE U.S. CONGRESS ASAP and ask them to support H.R. 1692 to amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit. ...

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The Hill BlogÂ» Blog Archive Â» CPSIAâ€™s Unintended Consequences (Rep ...

2009-03-29T20:00:00Z

My bill, H.R. 1692, would amend the CPSIA to exempt ordinary books from the lead regulation, and declare that it was not the intent of Congress to impose these burdensome restrictions on childrenâ€™s books. While the goals of the CPSIA ...

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Rally Event Speakers List :

2009-03-27T20:00:00Z

Truth to Power: The Federation of Malaysia

2009-03-27T20:00:00Z

has introduced H.R. 1692, a bill to exempt ordinary books from the lawâ€™s lead limits; the ... 23 hours ago. Arsenisms · Manitoba's NDP: Duplicitous Tobacco Junkies! - Getting any addict to kick their habit is no easy task. ...

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ndrosen: Don't Destroy Children's Books

2009-03-27T20:00:00Z

Books, unlike old toy soldiers, which may actually be made with lead, are not likely to be a significant source of lead poisoning, and H.R. 1692 recognizes this, by enabling them to remain on the market, and be sold and lent to children ...

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Truth to Power: The State of Israel

2009-03-26T20:00:00Z

has introduced H.R. 1692, a bill to exempt ordinary books from the lawâ€™s lead limits; the ... 14 hours ago. Arsenisms · Manitoba's NDP: Duplicitous Tobacco Junkies! - Getting any addict to kick their habit is no easy task. ...

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Maniacal Hooting: Protecting Kids From a Lifetime of Reading

2009-03-26T20:00:00Z

Bibliophile Bullpen now informs us of (and posts the text of) a new bill, H.R. 1692, that would fix the flaw in the law and save the books. If you think that kids and books shouldn't be kept apart it might be a good idea to give this ...

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For What It's Worth: The difference between red light & speed cameras

2009-03-26T20:00:00Z

has introduced H.R. 1692, a bill to exempt ordinary books from the lawâ€™s lead limits; the ... 13 hours ago. Windypundit · Scattershot 2009-03-27 - Things I might have tweeted about if I "got" Twitter: Damn Microsoft! ...

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Bibliophile Bullpen: check it out:

2009-03-26T20:00:00Z

H. R. 1692. To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. March 24, 2009. Mr. FORTENBERRY introduced the following bill; ...

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CPSIA chronicles, March 27

2009-03-26T20:00:00Z

has introduced H.R. 1692, a bill to exempt ordinary books from the lawâ€™s lead limits; the American Library Association immediately endorsed the bill [ALA District Dispatch]; Lead poisoning, the Law of Diminishing Returns, ...

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Deum, vitam, litteras amemus - Tweets from the Robyn bird

2009-03-26T20:00:00Z

21:01 Save the children's books you've always wanted to share w/ your kids - write your Congressperson to support H.R. 1692! tinyurl.com/c2 #; 21:05 Let's try this again. Go here, not the other link: tinyurl.com/c2f6ay #; 23:00 To start ...

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LTLS - Quick Connections: Nebraska congressman introduces bill to ...

2009-03-25T20:00:00Z

Libraries and Lead Law: An Update

2009-03-25T20:00:00Z

ALA: US Rep. Fortenberryâ€™s legislation will protect books from regulation March 25th, 2009 Category: OGR Nebraska congressman introduces bill to amend consumer safety act FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jenni Terry ...

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Sunny Day Notes: CPSIA - Bills

2009-03-25T20:00:00Z

H.R.1692 : To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act. Sponsor: Rep Fortenberry, Jeff [NE-1] (introduced 3/24/2009) Cosponsors (None) Committees: House Energy and ...

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therightfangirl: "She Doesnt' Die At This Point. I'm Telling You ...

2009-03-25T20:00:00Z

If you don't support H.R. 1692 your chances of getting a copy of that book and reading this charming, thrilling, amusing, old tale to your little boy or girl are exactly nil. Or any old story, really. Because Congress passed legislation ...

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K's schtick: Lead Law

2009-03-25T20:00:00Z

Please Ask Your Representative to Co-Sponsor H.R. 1692. As you know, Congress passed legislation titled "The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008" last August. This legislation seeks to decrease the levels of lead and ...

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THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S BOOK AND LITERACY ALLIANCE: Legislation ...

2009-03-25T20:00:00Z

Fortenberryâ€™s bill, H.R. 1692, officially states that CPSIA was not intended to apply to ordinary books â€“ those books that are published on paper or cardboard, printed by conventional publishing methods, intended to be read, ...

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YALSA Â» Making Change Happen Now-A Call to Action

2009-03-25T20:00:00Z

One last note of importance, when you write your Congress person write â€œH.R. 1692-Please Co-Sponsorâ€* in the subject line. Some senators and representatives just take counts of the emails instead of reading all of them. ...

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H.R. 1692, To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to ...

2009-03-25T20:00:00Z

HR 1692 would amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act.... Vote on This Bill: For.

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District Dispatch Â» ALA: U.S. Rep. Fortenberryâ€™s legislation will ...

2009-03-24T20:00:00Z

DuPage Library System Here & Now: CPSIA Update #2

2009-03-24T20:00:00Z

introduced H.R. 1692 to amend CPSIA by exempting ordinary books from the lead limit within the act. This is being seen as a welcome step toward ensuring libraries will not be adversely affected by the law. Fortenberryâ€™s bill, H.R. 1692, ...

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WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 1692, To amend the Consumer Product ...

2009-03-22T20:00:00Z

US Congress: HR 1692, To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act.

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.1692 To amend the Consumer ...

2009-03-22T20:00:00Z

HR1692 To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act. on OpenCongress.

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WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 1692, To amend the Consumer Product ...

2009-03-22T20:00:00Z

US Congress: HR 1692, To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act.

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H.R. 1692: To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to ...

2009-03-22T20:00:00Z

A bill in the US Congress: To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act.

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Truth to Power: "Certain TARP Recipients"

2009-03-21T20:00:00Z

has introduced H.R. 1692, a bill to exempt ordinary books from the lawâ€™s lead limits; the ... 2 hours ago. DownWithTyranny! Joe The Plumber With Yer Cuppa Joe? - Sometimes when we have a humor story we save it for the end of the day. ...

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