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- Senate committee brushes off Republican boycott, passes climate bill
Democrats on the Senate's Environment and Public Works Committee voted 11-1 to clear the climate measure, dismissing a boycott from Republican panel members. The move indicates that the U.S. will "do what it takes to advance this issue" ahead of a U.N. summit in Copenhagen, said Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., the panel's chairwoman. Republicans opposed the action, saying the Environmental Protection Agency should have performed a comprehensive economic review of the bill. The Washington Post
(11/6)
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- Abundant domestic gas supply can lead to chemical jobs
Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, asks in a National Journal blog post for the pros and cons of replacing coal-fired electricity generators with new natural gas plants. In response, the American Chemistry Council's Cal Dooley contends that coal companies are already switching from coal to natural gas. Availability, reliability and affordability of domestic natural gas supplies are important as chemical companies decide where to invest in production, he writes. National Journal/Energy & Environment Experts blog
(11/2)
- ACC official is named API's executive VP of government affairs
The American Petroleum Institute has appointed Martin J. Durbin, vice president of federal affairs at the American Chemistry Council, as its executive vice president of government affairs. Durbin brings "a wealth of legislative experience and a deep understanding of the issues that affect America's energy, economic and environmental security," API President Jack Gerard said. The Politico (Washington)
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- Chemical rail shipments climb 3.6% last week
Chemical railroad shipments increased for the third time so far this year, jumping 3.6% last week from year-ago levels, according to the Association of American Railroads. Chemical loadings for the week ending Oct. 31 rose to 28,032 from 27,061 during the same week last year. ICIS News (U.K.)
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ACC Highlights Plastics Innovations
From artificial hearts and child-safety seats -- to fashion, electronics and home décor, the American Chemistry Council has embarked on a new effort to reacquaint consumers with the life-enhancing innovations that plastics make possible every day. The initiative, themed Plastics Make it Possible, will raise awareness of how consumers, industry and government are working together to prevent litter, reduce marine debris and increase recycling. To help connect with and engage consumers, ACC has introduced a new online destination that showcases some of the many ways plastics are driving innovations in key market sectors. Don't miss the featured sections on the Solar Decathlon and last week's "Fresh Faces in Fashion" event.
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