With an abundance of toy recalls striking the nation due to lead paint, the Consumer Product Safety Commission's chairwoman asked Congress not to increase her agency's budget. Such a bold move considering the data The Board posted today regarding the commission's staffing levels. I guess they expect the 1 full time employee to test the million's of toys that come into this country each year. I hope that 1 person is geared up for some overtime.
Value of all consumer product imports under agency’s supervision: $614 billion
Number of inspectors assigned to police those imports: 15
Number of full time employees to test toys: 1
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