Mo. AG candidate suggests new recall, scam alerts

Thursday, July 3, 2008 By CHRIS BLANK Associated Press Writer JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Democratic attorney general candidate Margaret Donnelly said Thursday that she would crack down on dangerous and recalled products while fixing loopholes for sex offender registration and background checks. Donnelly, speaking at a Jefferson City library, unveiled what she called her first priorities if she is elected. She said that her office would stand guard to keep Missourians safe. Donnelly's priorities include: — A special unit within the attorney general's office to work with local police to find sex offenders who violate their parole or fail to register with the state database. — Tougher state laws against dangerous consumer products, such as a $500-per day fine for stores that don't immediately remove recalled products from the... [read full story]