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This letter was sent by OpenCongress user kerriconnor on January 17, 2012 in opposition to H.R.2359 Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011. Privacy setting: PUBLIC
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H.R.2359 Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011
I am writing as your constituent in the 8th Congressional district of Illinois. I am writing as your constituent in the 8th Congressional district of Illinois. I oppose H.R.2359 - Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.

It's really time we, as a country and society, stop attacking the small business person - and that is exactly what this bill does -- it is designed to put the small business person who makes soaps, cosmetics and the like out of business. It's bad enough you keep allowing our food to be contaminated by the likes of Monsanto, don't start allowing it in other areas too.

I use handmade products made with love and care by real people. They make these products with real natural ingredients, not a bunch of chemicals. They don't need any type of testing other than what they already go through - tested and tried in their own homes by their own families and friends.

Stop letting big business run this country. They are ruining in for everyone else.

Sincerely,
Kerrilyn Bachler-Connor
This letter was a reply from the office of Sen. Mark Kirk [R, IL] on January 17, 2012.
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Dear Friend:

Thank you for taking the time to contact my office. Your thoughts are
very important to me. We read each message sent and appreciate your
patience, as we receive more than 5,000 comments per day.

Sincerely,

Mark Kirk
United States Senator

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