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Across the Fence:  Wonderful News!!!!  |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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 Posted - Jan 30 2009 : 7:11:25 PM
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We just learned today that the CPSC has granted a one year stay of the lead and pthalate testing requirements on the new CPSIA. This is GREAT news for those of us who sell children's items in our home businesses. They will reevaluate the law in a year and hopefully fine tune it so small businesses are not forced to close, but for now, YIPPEEE - we can continue in business as long as we don't sell anything with lead of pthalates in it - which isn't in fabrics or yarn, so I'm safe!!! That year will give us all time to gather certification from our suppliers to show that our products are safe and we can continue to show and sell in the meantime! I was 2 weeks from losing my business - now we have a chance!!! All of our efforts have paid off - how gratifying it is!!
Farmgirl Sister #98
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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Posted - Jan 30 2009 : 7:17:32 PM
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Sherri, this is amazingly good news! Yippee! I am happy for everyone who owns a small business and is touched by this ill-made law. I am hopeful for a sane and logical review and re-vamp of it.
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Mud Hen Queen
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2009 : 7:22:20 PM
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Thank you, thank you! I told me dh, the feeling of accomplishment after working 8 hours a day on the computer, writing congressmen, agencies, fabric manufacturers, yarn manuractures, etc. and the excitement that the process DOES work and that we were able to get the attention of a federal agency was almost as rewarding as the news that my business has gotten a stay of execution for a year!
Farmgirl Sister #98
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
1862 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 04:29:59 AM
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great news indeed!
"we must be the change we wish to see in the world"
farmgal #150 |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 07:14:30 AM
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That is great news, Sherri! I am so glad all your work paid off and you can continue with your business. And many more businesses will be able to stay open. That's one good thing that's happened lately for this horrible economy.
Kris
Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you. Maori proverb |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 08:28:31 AM
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Sherri... That is amazing!
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://farmchicksfarm.blogspot.com/
Circumstances made us FRIENDS; MaryJane's has made us SISTERS :) |
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
2087 Posts |
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shepherdgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1008 Posts
Tracy
California
USA
1008 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 09:50:02 AM
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Oh HAPPY! HAPPY DAY!!! So glad to hear it Sherri! Super big HUGS~~~ Tracy
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. ~~ George Carlin |
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
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Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 10:37:18 AM
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That's great! Not only for the businesses affected by this stupid law, but for all the folks who depend on second hand items to survive.
Farmgirl Sister #35
"If you can not do great things, do small things in a great way." Napoleon Hill (1883-1970)
my blog:
http://lisamariesbasketry.blogspot.com/
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Across the Fence: Wonderful News!!!! |
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Wonderful News!!!!
