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Anthony GreenDirector of Public Policy
Anthony Green is the Safe Kids’ Director of Public Policy. In that role he works with the Safe Kids team to press for policies—legislation, regulatory measures, educational programs and other tools—to protect kids safety. He has worked for more than twelve years at the top levels of U.S. Congressional offices and served in the State Department in the later years of the Clinton Administration. As a “founding father” of the National Constitution Center, he was engaged in the institution’s unique education program. TAKE ACTION: Let’s Pass a Tough Booster Seat Law in FloridaPosted by: Anthony Green at Feb 26, 2013 12:00 AM CST Keywords: Advocacy
TAKE ACTION: Kids on the Cliff, Again. Call Congress, the White House.Posted by: Anthony Green at Feb 26, 2013 12:00 AM CST Keywords: Advocacy
Blog: Taking Rare Earth Magnet Toys Off Store Shelves: Safe Kids Weighs InPosted by: Anthony Green at Nov 21, 2012 12:00 AM CST Keywords: Advocacy, Education, Laws & Regulations, Parents  This week, Safe Kids Worldwide weighed in on an important issue concerning children. And we brought 62 of our closest friends with us.
Blog: Kids Swallow the Darndest ThingsPosted by: Anthony Green at Oct 29, 2012 12:00 AM CDT Keywords: Education
For example, a new toy called Water Balz, has become an emerging safety issue for young kids. These brightly colored, one-inch balls look like marbles. But put them in contact with water and they expand to about 400 times their original size. That’s about the size of a racquetball. Blog: Thursday was Safe Kids Day on Capitol HillPosted by: Anthony Green at Sep 24, 2012 12:00 AM CDT Keywords: Advocacy  We held a bipartisan event on September 20 to educate Senators, Members of Congress and their staff about the risks that kids face and the challenges parents have in preventing unintentional injury, the #1 killer of kids in America. The event was sponsored by Congressman Tom Petri (R-WI) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).
Blog: Agency Cracks Down on Dangerous MagnetsPosted by: Anthony Green at Jul 25, 2012 12:00 AM CDT Keywords: Advocacy, Education, Laws & Regulations, Parents Safe Kids Worldwide applauds the Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) for taking decisive action to help save kids’ lives by working to remove Buckyballs and Buckycubes from the marketplace, both in stores and on-line. The agency sued the manufacturer of the magnet stress toys to stop it from selling them and also reached an agreement with amazon.com, Brookstone and Urban Outfitters to stop sales of the product as soon as possible.
Blog: Take The Suspense Out Of Shopping For Your ChildrenPosted by: Anthony Green at Jul 19, 2012 12:00 AM CDT Keywords: Product Recalls
Blog: Keep sports fun and safePosted by: Anthony Green at Jun 27, 2012 12:00 AM CDT Keywords: Safety Tips
One of the key messages we sent with our recent survey report on sports safety of coaches, young athletes and parents—made possible by our founding sponsor Johnson & Johnson—is that the risk of injury in sports is not limited to football, not to boys or not just to concussions. Three Minutes to Protect Kids from Distracted Driving Deaths. Tell Your Congressman: Vote No on Black MotionPosted by: Anthony Green at Jun 23, 2012 12:00 AM CDT Keywords: Advocacy  All of us know that distracted driving is a serious problem that puts our kids at risk. A bill that is being considered in Congress would encourage states to take steps to stop distracted drivers, but Congresswoman Diane Black (R-TX) is offering a motion probably as early as Tuesday to prevent our federal and state governments from protecting our kids from distracted drivers using cell phones while driving.
Blog: Is It Time to Replace Your Kid’s Football Helmet?Posted by: Anthony Green at May 23, 2012 12:00 AM CDT  In participation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the NFL, a group of sports entities and equipment manufacturers, has entered into a significant partnership to create a youth football safety and helmet replacement program for youth in underserved communities.
Pass Law in Connecticut to Protect Kids from Fires, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - A Must-Do by WednesdayPosted by: Anthony Green at May 07, 2012 12:00 AM CDT Keywords: Advocacy  THE ISSUE: Fire and carbon monoxide (CO), the silent killer, were especially cruel for the people of Connecticut during the past winter. A bill, H.B. 5394, that could save lives from these dangers is at risk of collapsing if the legislature does not act before they adjourn this week.
Make Arizona the 48th State With a Car Booster Seat Law!Posted by: Anthony Green at May 02, 2012 12:00 AM CDT Keywords: Advocacy  In April, the Arizona legislature passed a bill to require that children ages 5-7 who are shorter than 4 feet 10 inches be in a child restraint system. Along with Arizona, only Florida and South Dakota do not have a booster seat law in effect.
Blog: Magnets Are Not CandyPosted by: Anthony Green at Apr 27, 2012 12:00 AM CDT
Blog: Safe Kids strongly supports H.R. 2154 (AZ)Posted by: Anthony Green at Apr 20, 2012 12:00 AM CDT Keywords: Advocacy  On Wednesday, April 18, the Arizona Legislature passed a bill that would require children ages 5-7 who are shorter than 4 feet 10 inches to be in a child restraint system. The bill will soon be forwarded to Governor Jan Brewer for her decision. If the bill becomes law, Arizona would become the 48th state to have a strong child restraint system law on the books, leaving only Florida and South Dakota.
Blog: Sounding an Alarm on Smoke AlarmsPosted by: Anthony Green at Mar 07, 2012 12:00 AM CST Keywords: Education
Blog: Action Alert: Mr. President: Lead Paint Still a Danger to KidsPosted by: Anthony Green at Feb 28, 2012 12:00 AM CST
Blog: Action Alert: Let's Save Safe Routes to SchoolsPosted by: Anthony Green at Feb 10, 2012 12:00 AM CST
Blog: Legislative Alert: Arm Schools With Tool to Combat Anaphylactic ShockPosted by: Anthony Green at Feb 09, 2012 12:00 AM CST
Blog: Marylanders: Support Legislation Requiring Carbon Monoxide Detectors in SchoolsPosted by: Anthony Green at Jan 31, 2012 12:00 AM CST
Blog: President Obama: Invest in Protecting Our ChildrenPosted by: Anthony Green at Jan 25, 2012 12:00 AM CST
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A car crash happens so quickly, but the pain can last forever, especially when it’s the pain of losing a child. Last April, 5-year-old Jason Santamaria went for a drive with his Aunt Florencia. 
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We all know that the challenges of soccer Moms and Dads go beyond the constant shuttling service getting our kids to games and practices, and taking our turn getting the snacks. 
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Common wisdom isn’t always wise. Common wisdom says that lead paint poisoning is no longer a problem. Here are the facts.
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