MRF Blog: Policy
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February 8, 2012 | Comments ()
I read the report from Congress’ House Energy and Commerce Committee with great interest. They used interns to call 300 tanning salons—at least 3 in each state and the District of Columbia—and asked salon staff questions about tanning safety. Presenting themselves as a 16 year old girl with blond hair and fair skin, they asked if tanning was dangerous and how much they could tan.
To understand the significance of these questions, it is important to remember a few facts:
The World Health Organization has classified tanning beds as a carcinogen, in the same...
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December 6, 2011 | Comments ()
Newscasters tell us that the approval rating for the US Congress is at an all-time low—under 10%. We hear a lot about a “do-nothing” Congress, and have become jaded about the commitment and dedication of these, often, career politicians.
Last night I had the opportunity to see a different side of the story. I was at a reception built around the theme of innovation and advocacy. It was held after normal business hours, in a basement room with some quite mediocre snacks being served. No fundraising expected or allowed. Yet four members of...
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