Congress weighs a comprehensive product safety law
Washington reports on moves to replace separate safety measures with a single broad law. Debates center on whether to place standard setting in HEW's FDA or create an independent Product Safety Commission with enforcement powers.
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National Commission On Product Safety
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Logan's 1868 Memorial Day Proclamation Defined Observance
General John A. Logan of Murphysboro Illinois issued the first order establishing Memorial Day on May 30 1868 while serving as commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic to honor Civil War dead.
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