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    State of Thoroughbred Horseracing

    Witnesses testified about the welfare of thoroughbred racehorses and the continuation for special status for the sport under the Interstate Horseracing Act. Topics included the safety of com…

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    Safety of Plastics in Consumer Products

    Witnesses testified about the safety of phthalates and bisphenol-A in consumer products. Phthalates are chemical substances that make PVC plastic soft and flexible. They are widely used in p…

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    Drug Use in Sports

    Sports executives testified about the use of performance enhancing drugs such as steroids and human growth hormone which compromise the health of athletes and undermine the integrity of comp…

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    Consumer Product Safety Commission

    Witnesses testified about proposed bipartisan legislation, H.R. 4040, to strengthen the capabilities of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Topics included recent high-profile toy recall…

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    Telecommunications and Consumer Protections

    Ms. Parnes testified about pending legislation to protect consumers in financial dealings with telemarketers and in Internet transactions. The legislations would expand banking regulation ru…

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    Stereotypes and Degrading Images

    Witnesses testified at a hearing titled “From Imus to Industry: The Business of Stereotypes and Degrading Images.” They focused on the impact of racist and sexist language and images in the…

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    Children's Products Safety

    Witnesses testified about consumer product safety regulations, current product review practices employed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the effectiveness of the review proces…

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