Advocates say company to stop making Crazy For You bear

Monday, February 7, 2005

MONTPELIER, Vt. -- After weeks of protests, Vermont Teddy Bear Co. has agreed to stop producing and marketing a "Crazy For You" bear that had angered advocates for the mentally ill, four advocacy groups said Thursday.

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