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Consumer Group Alerts Shoppers to Hidden Toy Hazards	11/20/2007
Hazardous toys are still sold in stores across the country, according to the 22nd annual toy safety survey released today by the Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group (WISPIRG).
Statement of Bruce Speight, WISPIRG Advocate, on the August 14 recall of 9 million toys manufactured in China that are tainted with lead paint	08/15/2007
The unfortunate news that another 9 million toys tainted with lead paint or dangerous small magnets were recalled today underscores many problems.
WISPIRG Applauds Senate Passage Of Comprehensive CPSC Reform, Urges Swift Negotiations With House	03/07/2008
WISPIRG, a leading Wisconsin consumer group that has published annual toy safety surveys for over twenty years today applauded U.S. Senate passage of comprehensive legislation to â€œgive the CPSC the money and authorityâ€ it needs to protect the public from dangerous products. WISPIRG applauds Senators Kohl and Feingold for supporting this important consumer protection.
Retailers Misleading Consumers on the Digital Television (DTV) Transition	02/13/2008
In one year, 22 million Americans who rely on free over-the-air analog broadcasting â€“ including many elderly and other vulnerable populations â€“ will be at risk of losing access to TV, which for many is a primary source of news and emergency information as well as entertainment.