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Soundbite only. On Jan. 14, the House Consumer Affairs committee held a hearing in Harrisburg on Rep. Curry’s H.B. 221 that would prohibit the manufacture or sale in Pennsylvania of baby bottles, training cups, formula cans or other child-care items that contain bisphenol A (BPA). BPA, is an estrogen-like chemical that can be especially dangerous to infants and toddlers. It has been linked to a range of health disorders including autism, prostate cancer, breast cancer, heart disease, diabetes, early puberty, obesity and learning and behavioral problems. Curry said that when baby bottles containing BPA are heated, the chemical leaches into the contents of the bottle and is ingested by the baby. Bite runs 23 seconds. - 1/14/2010

Soundbite only. Rep. Lawrence Curry of Montgomery County comments on his bill that would ban certain toxins used in the production of baby and toddler products. Bite runs 13 seconds. - 1/14/2010

Full story. Rep. Lawrence Curry of Montgomery County has proposed legislation that would protect Pennsylvania children from a chemical used to make everyday items. Story runs 56 seconds. - 1/14/2010

Soundbite only. A bill sponsored by Rep. Curry that would ensure new parents are educated about the risk factors associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Sudden Unexpected Death of Infants has been passed by the House. Curry says the intent of H.B. 47 is to reduce the number of SIDS and SUDI deaths in Pennsylvania by educating parents to the risks and prevention. Bite runs 29 seconds. - 6/1/2009

Full Story. House Democrats and environmental leaders gathered at the state Capitol Tuesday to urge state senators to make Pennsylvania energy independent. This story features Rep. Camille "Bud" George of Clearfield County. Story runs 1 minute 6 seconds. - 6/10/2008

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On Jan. 14, the House Consumer Affairs Committee held a public hearing in Harrisburg on Rep. Curry’s H.B. 221, which would ban the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) from baby and toddler products sold in Pennsylvania. Rep. Curry says passage of his bill is important for the health of children. The plastics industry adds BPA, an estrogen-like chemical, to many hard, clear, durable plastics such as baby bottles, sippy cups and water bottles that are made out of polycarbonates. Rep. Curry says BPA can be especially dangerous to children, having been linked to a range of health disorders including autism, prostate cancer, breast cancer, heart disease, diabetes, early puberty, obesity, and learning and behavioral problems. - 1/20/2010

The House has passed Rep. Curry’s bill that would require the state to provide new parents with information on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Sudden Unexpected Death of Infants. Curry says H.B. 47 would reduce the number of SIDS and SUDI deaths in Pennsylvania by educating parents on the risks and prevention. The bill is now before the state Senate. - 6/3/2009

After some debate, the state House of Representatives on May 5 passed Rep. Curry's legislation that would name the Eastern box turtle the official state reptile. The bill was introduced on behalf of Glenside Elementary School fourth-graders. With Glenside Elementary students in attendance, Rep. Curry successfully argued on the House floor to have the Eastern box turtle designated as the state reptile instead of the rattlesnake. The legislation is now being considered by the state Senate. - 5/13/2009

Rep. Curry speaks during a really at the state Capitol in support of legislation (H.B. 620) he has introduced that would establish standards of care for Pennsylvania residents with bleeding disorders. The legislation would allow patients to maintain access to the seven state-recognized hemophilia programs in Pennsylvania - 4/21/2009

The House Health and Human Services Committee holds a public hearing on Rep. Curry’s legislation (H.B. 47) that would require hospitals, birthing centers and nurse midwives to give new parents information on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Sudden Unexpected Death of Infants, including causes and preventative measures. Rep. Curry told the committee the bill was too important not to pass. - 3/23/2009