WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., has introduced legislation (S. 2683) to "establish a task force to assist States in implementing hiring requirements for child care staff members to improve child safety." The bill was introduced on Oct. 23 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Richard Burr, 217 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-  more