Federal Trade Commission
Received Documents
Jan 29 1996
B18354900121
Secretary

                                        3617 Oas Dr. W.
                                        Tacoma, WA  98466
                                        January 22, 1996


Office of the Secretary
Federal Trade Commission
Room 159
Washington, D.C. 20580

Dear Sir or Madam:

I urge you to maintain high standards in determining what products can claim a "Made in USA"
label.  As a consumer, I depend on these labels.

When I purchase a product, I consider the working conditions of the people who are making the
product.  Too many industry groups are willing to do little or nothing to improve the standard of
living for the worker.  As an American consumer, I want this information available to me.

Please maintain our high standards.  As Americans, we need to do as much as possible to raise the
living standards of all people in all nations, especially the workers who so often have little control
over their working conditions.  Your decision can be very influential in this matter.


                         Sincerely,


                         Sandra J.  Bowman