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Published in partnership with: American Institute of Chemical Engineers

Vitter: U.S. chemical industry needs regulatory relief, TSCA update

5/19/2013

ICIS Chemical Business (U.K.)

Sen. David Vitter, R-La., emphasized the importance of the chemical industry to the U.S. economy, along with the regulatory challenges facing the sector, in this Q&A. "The recent surge in domestic oil… Read More

FTC, Calif. green-light Tesoro's purchase of BP refinery

House bill seeks CFATS roadmap, could delay $20M in DHS funding

Interior Dept. rolls out proposed fracking regulations

Researchers use iPS cells to produce hematopoietic stem cells

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ACC SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: American Chemistry Council

ACC's Dooley among participants at Senate panel's natural gas roundtable

5/21/2013

Hill, The

American Chemistry Council President Cal Dooley was among the scheduled participants in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee's roundtable on natural gas exports today. The Energy Departme… Read More

Business coalition seeks support for energy-efficiency measure

Cybersecurity measure could define DHS' role in information sharing

Dow Chemical website promotes lab safety

Report: Natgas exports wouldn't have big impact on U.S. domestic prices

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API SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: American Petroleum Institute

Alaska plans seismic program to determine ANWR reserve potential

5/20/2013

Washington Post, The

Alaskan officials have unveiled a plan to study the potential oil and natural gas resources contained in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Gov. Sean Parnell said he plans to request $50 million fro… Read More

U.S. energy firms target investments in Myanmar

EPA to publish proposed vehicle emissions reduction rule

WEC plans construction of Eagle Ford Shale refinery

Exxon to keep Pegasus pipeline shut until safety is guaranteed

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ACI SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: American Cleaning Institute

P&G planning launches to shake up product categories

5/15/2013

Nasdaq.com
Cincinnati.com

Procter & Gamble is planning launches sometime after the end of June that could significantly change entire product categories, Chief Financial Officer Jon Moeller said. Meanwhile, the company has cut… Read More

Glycerine demand, consumption are expected to increase

ACI shares quick tips for cleaning, laundry safety

Column: Triclosan concerns are overblown

Opinion: Shifting away from preservatives could harm consumers

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inform SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: International News on Fats, Oils and Related Materials

Study finds no link between omega-3 intake, metabolic syndrome risk

5/13/2013

BeverageDaily.com (France)

A new cross-sectional study fails to establish a link between the increased consumption of omega-3 fatty acids and a diminished risk for metabolic syndrome, according to a report in Clinical Nutrition… Read More

National olive oil standards get attention at AOCS annual meeting

U.S. Supreme Court upholds Monsanto patent in unanimous ruling

Solazyme, AkzoNobel to develop advanced triglyceride oils

Study: Little cardiovascular benefit from fish oil supplements