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Toxic-Free Future

On July 22, 2010, the U.S. House of Representatives introduced the Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010 to protect our children and families from the rising number of harmful chemicals found in everyday products. 

Whether its BPA in plastic bottles, lead in the paint of children's toys, or cadmium found in cups at fast food restaurants, we are constantly coming into contact with chemicals linked to health and developmental problems such as cancer, infertility, slowed metabolism, and impaired learning and memory.

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PIRG Highlights

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History Is Made

At noon on March 23, 2010, President Barack Obama brought a hundred-year struggle for affordable health care to a close  when he signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law. 

The Senate must still take up a final set of fixes to this legislation this week, and then the state and federal government have their work cut out for them.

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Congress Approves Wall Street Reform

On July 15, the U.S. Senate passed the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act by a count of 60 to 39.

The bill reins in Wall Street and protects consumers, investors, and taxpayers from further financial meltdowns.

Above, U.S. PIRG's Ed Mierzwinski, far left, and Senator Benjamin Cardin (D-MD), listen to Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) speaking at a victory rally on July 15.

See what the reform means for you.