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Study: The greener a state's legislator, the cleaner the air; and vice versa for states like Utah
2015-06-15 23:42:38| Apparel - Topix.net
Washington a A new study finds that Utah falls in line with its conclusion that states where the congressional delegation votes greener tend to have air that's cleaner, and vice versa. Researchers at Michigan State University studied decades of voting trends and greenhouse gas emissions state by state.
Representative Conyers honored as BIO Legislator of the Year.
2015-04-24 14:31:09| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
According to BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood, Representative John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) understands the value of Michigan's life science industry, not just on an economic scale, but through the benefit it delivers to patients facing devastating diseases. BIO applauds his commitment in leading the charge to protect patent owners from dangerous patent litigation reform and for continuing to be a champion of intellectual property policies that incentivize innovation.
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Senator Toomey honored as BIO Legislator of the Year.
2015-04-24 14:31:09| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
According to BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood, Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) has distinguished himself as a champion of America's biotechnology industry. BIO particularly appreciates his sponsorship of the Start-up Jobs & Innovation Act and co-sponsorship of the COMPETE Act. Through his important work on the Banking Committee, he has been a champion of legislation important to the biotech industry, such as the JOBS Act, which has created an environment in which biotechnology industry can thrive.
Representative Lance honored as BIO Legislator of the Year.
2015-04-23 14:31:11| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
BIO announced its selection of Representative Leonard Lance (R-NJ) as Legislator of the Year for 2015. In addition to calling Lance "a champion of America's biotechnology industry," BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood noted Lance's leadership on such critically important issues as Medicare Parts B and D as well as introducing FDA Safety Over Sequestration Act. Latter protects privately-paid user fees paid to the FDA from any future sequestration.
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BIO Honors Senator Coons as BIO Legislator of the Year.
2015-04-23 14:31:11| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
BIO selected Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) as Legislator of the Year for 2015. Calling Coons "a steadfast champion" concerning important industry matters, BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood offered thanks for introducing STRONG Patents Act of 2015, "championing legislation" of benefit to renewable energy investors, as well as continuing support for 12 years of data exclusivity in international trade talks.