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----- Original Message ----- From: Kristin Keckeisen <ActionNetwork@action.action.peopleoverprofits.org> Date: Thursday, May 24, 2007 4:18 pm Subject: You Did It! Baroody Nomination Withdrawn To:xxxx
> Dear xxxx > > Yesterday, President Bush's pick to head the Consumer Product Safety > Commission withdrew his nomination amid strong opposition from a broad > coalition of forces, including the defenders of civil justice. Though > People Over Profits Citizen Activists have earned many hard fought > victories, this one is particularly sweet. > > Michael Baroody is one of Corporate America's leading anti-consumer > henchmen, and given his track record of lobbying against initiatives > intended to keep Americans safe, it was difficult to imagine him truly > advocating for American safety instead of corporate interests. The fox > would have been guarding the hen house. > > People Over Profits Citizen Activists sent more than 12,700 messages > to United States Senators asking them to oppose Baroody's nomination. > The public outcry you helped generate postponed Baroody's confirmation > hearings three times, and finally forced the nominee to withdraw. > > This is a great victory for civil justice, and your voice made the difference! > > Sincerely, > > Kristin Keckeisen > Campaign Manager, People Over Profits >
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