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Committee on Energy and Commerce
Rep. John D. Dingell, Chairman

Dingell Responds to Import Safety Report

Washington, D.C. – Rep. John D. Dingell (D-MI), Chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement today in response to the report submitted to President Bush by the Interagency Working Group on Import Safety:

“Today’s report offers no significant guidance on how we can better protect American consumers. It’s disappointing that, after two months of study, the Interagency Working Group has failed to offer concrete recommendations on safeguarding imports and, instead, has asked us to wait two more months for its proposals.

“By the time the Administration provides an action plan, the holiday season will be upon us. I hope the working group will move as quickly as possible to ensure that American consumers can feel confident purchasing toys for their children and serving food to their families.”

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