The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and 66 renewable chemical producers recently drafted a letter to the House and Senate Committees on Agriculture, urging them to reauthorize the Farm Bill’s Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Manufacturing Assistance Program (Section 9003). Read More »

U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas Donohue recently applauded passage of a federal budget resolution for fiscal year by the House and Senate that could open the door to tax reform. Read More »

Intelsat CEO Stephen Spengler recently appeared before a congressional committee to discuss the commercial satellite sector, its technology and its future and told the panel it's “an exciting time for the satellite industry,” a release said. Read More »

Military engineers are testing a new, multifunctional video display (MVD) that promises enhanced visibility and safety for the U.S. Army’s Medium Mine Protected Vehicle (MMPV) Type II. Read More »

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) recently announced its support for the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act of 2017, legislation reintroduced into the U.S. Senate and House by Sens. Chris Coons (D-DE) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Reps.Ted Poe (R-TX) and Mike Thompson (D-CA). Read More »

Complying with a presidential directive issued in March, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently issued a report reviewing potential hindrances to domestic energy resources in its nationwide permits. Read More »

Boeing has decided to invest in a company that makes advanced metal-matrix composite products aimed at increasing sturdiness and efficiency. Read More »

American Petroleum Institute (API) president and CEO Jack Gerard recently released a statement in support of a recent proposed legislation pertaining to tax code reforms, praising the House Ways and Means Committee and its leadership efforts. Read More »

Philadelphia business leaders recently gathered at the “With Growth and Prosperity for All: A Roadmap for Growth Conference” at the Free Library of Philadelphia to share their insights on best practices in inclusive, community-based hiring. Read More »

The American Petroleum Institute recently applauded EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's naming of several advisers to agency boards and committees as moves likely to lead to more regulations being based on data and science. Read More »

In an effort to fuel its digital transformation, Chevron Corp. said it recently engaged Microsoft as its primary cloud provider in a seven-year partnership designed to upgrade the firm’s technology. Read More »

Pharmaceutical Innovations has agreed to pay a $250,000 civil penalty following allegations by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that the New Jersey company made unsubstantiated claims in marketing and packaging two antibacterial products. Read More »

Leaders of 297 nationwide trade associations and chambers of commerce recently sent a letter to Congress in support of tax reform and praising the efforts the House Ways and Means and Senate Finance committees. Read More »

To honor veterans and the families of those serving in the military, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation declaring November as Veterans and Military Families Month, a Department of Veterans Affairs release said. Read More »

Earlier this month, the Army's Network Enterprise Technology Command conducted an exercise to simulate a massive power outage recently for its Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) operators around the country, a Defense Department release said. Read More »

Following in family members’ footsteps, Spc. Breyonnha Chester of Philadelphia serves as a transportation provider with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, balancing that commitment with a civilian job as a mail carrier and postal supervisor. Read More »

Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine Duke recently met with Marco Minniti, Italy's interior minister, to sign the Secure Real Time Platform (SRTP) Implementing Arrangement. Read More »

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to fund the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for another five years while delaying Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payment cuts. Read More »

Retired Brig. Gen. David Turner has been named president of Military Services Group (MSG) for American Water, according to a company press release. Read More »

The Minnesota Petroleum Council is disappointed with the cancellation of two October hearings in St. Cloud regarding Enbridge Energy's pending replacement of the Line 3 pipeline, the American Petroleum Institute (API) reported. Read More »