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Bridging the Gap between Policymakers and Business Owners
May 26, 2016 Every year, members of the plastics industry have the opportunity to fly to Washington, D.C. to meet directly with members of Congress and voice their opinions on policies that directly affect their line of business. The Plastics Industry Fly-In is a way to bridge the gap between policymakers and business owners. -
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Why TSCA Reform Benefits Both the Public and the Plastics Industry
April 20, 2016 There’s much praise for both the House and Senate versions of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) legislation. Why? How does reforming a 40-year old piece of legislation impact an additive supplier in the value chain for an intricate piece in a larger finished product? Why should consumers be optimistic about the safety of future household products? -
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Four Reasons Why New Duty Drawback Rules Will Benefit U.S. Plastics and Other Manufacturers
February 11, 2016 The Senate approved a compromise version of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 644) today. The bill would make American manufacturers more competitive globally by streamlining trade flows, reducing paperwork burdens for smaller shipments and, notably, making duty drawback more available to companies of all sizes. -
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A Day of Firsts: SPI Does the Iowa Caucus
February 3, 2016 This is my first blog—ever. There were a lot of firsts for me on the day of the Iowa caucuses. First time in Des Moines, first time to attend a caucus, first time to attend a presidential candidate’s primary after-party, and the first time I rode in a Bentley. More on the Bentley later. -
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Congress: We Urge Prompt Attention to Passing the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act
December 16, 2015 The U.S. Congress has a great opportunity to come together and provide tax relief to both American families and the businesses in which they work. The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act would resolve four key issues that affect plastics. Specifically, the PATH Act would: -
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Senator Stabenow Shares Roundtable Discussion with Michigan SPI Members
August 26, 2015 Twelve executives of SPI member companies in Michigan met on August 18 with U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) at the headquarters of Dart Container Corporation in Mason, Michigan. Held in a roundtable format, the discussion provided Senator Stabenow and SPI members the opportunity for a dialogue on issues of mutual concern. -
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Legislative Recap: A Big Two Weeks for Plastics on Capitol Hill
July 1, 2015 The last two weeks have seen big developments on Capitol Hill, particularly for the $380-billion U.S. plastics industry. Below is a quick recap of the legislative shifts and successes that have been on SPI's radar for the last two weeks -
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A Simple Matter of Visibility: Brand Owners Amplify the Plastics Industry's Voice in Congress
June 8, 2015 You wouldn't think it'd be that difficult for a $380-billion industry to get its message across on Capitol Hill, but the voice of plastics doesn't go unheard for a lack of size or influence (and certainly not for lack of trying). -
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House Energy & Commerce Committee Unanimously Advances TSCA Reform to Full House of Representatives
June 3, 2015 The House Energy & Commerce Committee voted to advance the SPI-backed H.R. 2576, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Modernization Act of 2015, Wednesday.