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U.S. Product-Safety Chief Faces Calls for Resignation

Nov 2nd, 2007 · The Washington Post reported Friday that Nancy Nord, acting chairwoman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and her predecessor went on nearly 30 trips since 2002 paid for by the industries the agency oversees.

Keywords: agency · products · Washington Post · Safety · 2002 · industries · chairwoman · trip · predecessor · Nancy Nord

Recalls Trouble Consumer Safety Commission

Oct 31st, 2007 · Congress is considering a bill to increase funding for the troubled Consumer Product Safety Commission, but acting chair Nancy Nord says she doesn't want the money. Rachel Weintraub, director of product safety at the Consumer Federation of America, offers a prescription for the commission.

Keywords: Congress · products · director · Safety · money · prescription · Consumers · Bill · Commission · Nancy Nord · Rachel Weintraub · Consumer Federation of America

Safety Agency: Importers Must Meet U.S. Standards **

Aug 15th, 2007 · Mattel is the latest company to be embarrassed by defective products from China. It recalled toys with lead paint and small magnets children could swallow. Nancy Nord, acting chairwoman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, talks with Renee Montagne.

Keywords: agency · products · children · China · Safety · company · Renee Montagne · Swallow · embarrassment · Magnetic · chairwoman · Mattel

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