19-03-2013

Anyone who needs a reason not to overindulge on St. Patrick's Day — or on any other day of the year — can view a new American Chemical Society (ACS) video on alcohol's effects on the body. St. Patrick's Day is this Sunday, and there are many ways to celebrate, like Irish soda bread at ...

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04-10-2011

By unanimous consent, the U.S. Senate adopted a resolution designating 2011 as the International Year of Chemistry (IYC).Senate Resolution 283 “recognizes the achievements made in the field of chemistry and the contributions of those achievements to the well-being of humankind…and provides ...

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27-06-2011

The American Chemical Society (ACS) said that for a nation facing a looming deficit and difficult cuts to entitlements, passing H.R. 1249 and streamlining America’s patent application process is one of the single-most productive steps Congress can take to improve the economy.“Congress faces ...

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16-02-2011

The American Chemical Society (ACS) announced its appreciation for President Barack Obama’s continued support of federal investments for scientific research and the Society said it hopes that proposed budget levels for 2012 may be achievable. “ACS applauds President Obama’s leadership in ...

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24-06-2010

USA Today carried an editorial by Andrew N. Liveris, Chairman and CEO, The Dow Chemical Company, which outlines his Company’s vision for an “Advanced Manufacturing Plan” to rejuvenate the U.S. economy, re-grow jobs and allow the manufacturing industry to compete successfully again in the ...

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03-07-2009

Representatives of Dow Corning and representatives of America’s top solar energy companies visited Washington D.C. to call for new federal policies to encourage the growth of a domestic solar energy industry that will promote economic growth, create jobs, and help meet greenhouse gas ...

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