it's almost like reading the national enquirer

but it's NOT the national enquirer

this is EXACTLY what was on the front page of the wapo
Congress Agrees to Ban Toxins in Kids' Products
Lawmakers plan to outlaw certain chemicals used in plastic production that cause reproductive problems. The White House opposes the ban.

banning poisons sounds like an ok idea, no? well NOT according to the white house. let's shove 'em on down the throats of our kids! yeah!

Lawmakers Agree to Ban Toxins in Children's Items

By Lyndsey Layton

Washington Post Staff Writer

Congressional negotiators agreed yesterday to a ban on a family of toxins found in children's products, handing a major victory to parents and health experts who have been clamoring for the government to remove harmful chemicals from toys.

The ban, which would take effect in six months, would have significant implications for U.S. consumers, whose homes are filled with hundreds of plastic products designed for children that may be causing dangerous health effects.

The rare action by Congress reflects a growing body of scientific research showing that children ingest the toxins by acts as simple as chewing on a rubber duck. Used for decades in plastic production, the chemicals are now thought to act as hormones and cause reproductive problems, especially in boys...........