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• Latest Action: Jan 02, 2013 An errata sheet on written report No. 112-264 was printed to include Minority views.

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• Committee Assignment: Senate Environment and Public Works

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• Health Care Without Harm

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• National Medical Association

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• League of Conservation Voters

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• Planned Parenthood Federation of America

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• Consumers Union

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• Natural Resources Defense Council

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• Environmental Defense Fund

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• Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families Coalition

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• Clean Water Action

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• The Arc

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• Alliance for a Healthy Tomorrow

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• The Autism Society

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• Center for International Environmental Law

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• The Louisville Charter for Safer Chemicals

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• Michigan Network for Children's Environmental Health

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• Oregon Environmental Council

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• Reproductive Health Technologies Project

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• United States Public Interest Research Group

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• Women’s Voices for the Earth

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• JustGreen Partnership

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• Association of Public Health Laboratories

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• Earth Justice

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• Physicians for Social Responsibility

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• American Nurses Association

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• American Apparel and Footwear Association

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• American Cleaning Institute

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• American Coatings Association

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• American Chemistry Council (ACC)

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• Adhesive and Sealant Council

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• Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers

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• American Iron and Steel Institute

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• American Petroleum Institute

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• Consumer Specialty Products Association

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• CropLife America

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• Edison Electric Institute

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• Fashion Accessories Shippers Association

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• Fashion Jewelry & Accessories Trade Association

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• Grocery Manufacturers Association

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• Industrial Minerals Association - North America

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• International Diatomite Producers Association

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• International Fragrance Association North America

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• International Sleep Products Association

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• Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association

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• National Association of Chemical Distributors

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• National Association for Surface Finishing

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• National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers

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• National Electrical Manufacturers Association

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• National Industrial Sand Association

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• National Mining Association

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• National Petrochemical & Refiners Association

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• National Retail Federation

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• North American Metals Council

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• Personal Care Products Council

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• Pine Chemicals Association

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• Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association

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• Responsible Industry for Sound Environment

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• Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates

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• Specialty Graphic Imaging Association

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• SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association

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• Textile Rental Services Association

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• The Fertilizer Institute

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• The Vinyl Institute

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• Travel Goods Association

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• Utility Solid Waste Activities Group

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• American Forest & Paper Association

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• National Association of Manufacturers

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• TSCA Reform Latest S. 847 Safe Chemicals Act « Life Cycle Thinking - July 27, 2012 by lcthinking - TSCA Reform Latest S. 847 Safe Chemicals Act. July 26, 2012 by lcthinking. The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and Subcommittee on Superfund, Toxics, and Environmental Health voice voted (10 to 8) to send the latest ...

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  As noted by lcthinking on July 27, 2012, "TSCA Reform Latest S. 847 Safe Chemicals Act. July 26, 2012 by lcthinking. The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and Subcommittee on Superfund, Toxics, and Environmental Health voice voted (10 to 8) to send the latest ..." (/url?q=http://lcthinking.wordpress.com/2012/07/26/tsca-reform-latest-s-847-safe-chemicals-act/&sa=U&ei=xf8UUPTyKIyY8gScy4GABg&ved=0CBsQmAEwAA&usg=AFQjCNF49V58bnChCAg4Lfd6unaqPTHFZg)
• TSCA Reform Latest S. 847 Safe Chemicals Act « Life Cycle Thinking - July 26, 2012 by lcthinking - TSCA Reform Latest S. 847 Safe Chemicals Act. July 26, 2012 by lcthinking. The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and Subcommittee on Superfund, Toxics, and Environmental Health voice voted (10 to 8) to send the latest ...

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• Inside Prevention: Lessons from our Mothers: Joey Beauregard - May 11, 2012 by Breast Cancer Fund - The Safe Chemicals Act (S. 847) was introduced by Sen. Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey in April of 2011. The legislation addresses many of TSCA's breakdowns. S. 847 will require a chemical to be proven safe for all people ...

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  As noted by Breast Cancer Fund on May 11, 2012, "The Safe Chemicals Act (S. 847) was introduced by Sen. Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey in April of 2011. The legislation addresses many of TSCA's breakdowns. S. 847 will require a chemical to be proven safe for all people ..." (/url?q=http://www.insideprevention.org/2012/05/lessons-from-our-mothers-joey-beauregard.html&sa=U&ei=XAC0T-i1BIiW8gScpb3mDw&ved=0CDkQmAEwBA&usg=AFQjCNHVxUfdAMKkVhBB9uOGQMkfT42cJg)

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• Safety Standard Is Key To Finding Chemical Law Compromise - July 26, 2012 by site.law360.com - Law360, New York (July 26, 2012, 8:16 PM ET) -- With their proposal to update the 36-year-old Toxic Substances Control Act heading to the U.S. Senate floor, Democrats will need to find a chemical safety standard acceptable to Republicans and industry ...

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  As noted by site.law360.com on July 26, 2012, "Law360, New York (July 26, 2012, 8:16 PM ET) -- With their proposal to update the 36-year-old Toxic Substances Control Act heading to the U.S. Senate floor, Democrats will need to find a chemical safety standard acceptable to Republicans and industry ..." (http://www.law360.com/environmental/articles/364136)
• Safety Standard Is Key To Finding Chemical Law Compromise - July 26, 2012 by site.law360.com - Law360, New York (July 26, 2012, 8:16 PM ET) -- With their proposal to update the 36-year-old Toxic Substances Control Act heading to the U.S. Senate floor, Democrats will need to find a chemical safety standard acceptable to Republicans and industry ...

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• Safe Chemicals Act Passed in Committee - July 25, 2012 by Mother Earth News - In an historic vote today, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) passed S. 847, the Safe Chemicals Act, sponsored by Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ). This is the first time in more than three decades that Congress has voted on any ...

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  As noted by Mother Earth News on July 25, 2012, "In an historic vote today, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) passed S. 847, the Safe Chemicals Act, sponsored by Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ). This is the first time in more than three decades that Congress has voted on any ..." (http://www.motherearthnews.com/sustainable-farming/safe-chemicals-act-zwfz1207zhun.aspx)