Capitol Comments
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Education
The Employee Free Choice Act:Will It Become Law?
card check legislation would eliminate requirements for secret ballot elections during union organizing drivesPeter Mayberry and Jessica Franken 09.22.09
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Wipes
Recent EPA Activities Spotlight Industrial Laundries
wiper rule intends to equalize regulations impacting laundered and non-laundered wipes for industrial usage; won't be finalized until after Bush leavesPeter Mayberry and Jessica Franken 09.22.09
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Apparel | Feminine Hygiene | Fibers
New Declaration Requirement For Many Imported Nonwovens Could Be On The Horizon
proposed "farm bill" impacted goods containing plants, including nonwovens made from cotton, cellulose or other natural fibersPeter Mayberry and Jessica Franken 09.22.09
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Filtration
Time To Embrace The Change
what the industry can expect for 2009 and beyondPeter Mayberry, President, Mayberry & Associates, LLC 09.22.09
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Feminine Hygiene | Fibers | Wipes
What's The Beef?
proposed rayon duties connected to U.S./EU beef hormone dispute highlight value of grassroots advocacyJessica Franken, INDA Director of Government Affairs 09.17.09
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Apparel | Electronics
CPSC Stays Lead Testing For Children's Toys For One Year
questions about underlying product safety law, however, persistJessica Franken, INDA Director of Government Affairs 09.17.09
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Construction | Education
What The President's Budget Plan And Stimulus Could Mean To You
both opportunities and challenges await the nonwovens industryJessica Franken, INDA Director of Government Affairs 09.02.09
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Associations
Obama Unveils Broad International Tax Reform Plans
Conventional wisdom dictates a candidate stumping for office will probably make good on about 20% of what he pledges on the campaign trail. Whether President Barack Obama will be able to deliver on all the "change" he promised during his ascent to th…Jessica Franken, INDA Director of Government Affairs 06.10.09
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Looming Expiration Raises Uncertainty About Future Of U.S. Trade Agenda
For most people, June means the end of school and the beginning of family vacations, barbecues and lazy days by the pool. But for those who follow international trade, June took on a special meaning: at the end of the month Presidential Trade P…Peter Mayberry and Jessica Franken 07.16.07
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Concerns Raised About PU Foam/Fire-Resistant Chemicals
recent Federal and state actions could drive interest in nonwoven alternativesPeter Mayberry and Jessica Franken 06.07.07
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India | Turkey
Nonwoven Roll Goods Exports Continue Expansion
meanwhile, imports mark first decline in yearsPeter Mayberry and Jessica Franken 05.17.07
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DOT Announces Long-Anticipated Trucking Program With Mexico
goal to facilitate movement of goods across U.S. border04.12.07
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Industry Braces For Enactment Of Chemical Registration Policy
REACH program would require industry to prove chemical safetyPeter Mayberry and Jessica Franken 03.13.07
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Apparel
Labor Unions Sue Bush Administration
action seeks to complete rule on employer payment for personal protection equipmentPeter Mayberry and Jessica Franken 02.12.07
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Apparel
Lame Duck Congress Adjourns
lawmakers confirm FDA chief and pass a package of tax and trade measuresPeter Mayberry and Jessica Franken 01.03.07
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Associations | Legal/Regulatory | Wipes
INDA's 2006 Washington Wrap-Up
a look back on an extraordinarily full year and a look ahead to a year of potential changesPeter Mayberry and Jessica Franken 12.04.06
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Associations | Legal/Regulatory
"Metric-Only" Requirements Could Impact Transatlantic Business
U.S. and EU industry groups organize oppositionPeter Mayberry and Jessica Franken 11.08.06
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Construction
OSHA Respirator Rule Generates Controversy
efforts are underway to stop rule from becoming effective next monthPeter Mayberry and Jessica Franken 10.16.06
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Fibers | Legal/Regulatory
U.S. Announces Further Investigation Of Imported Polyester Fiber
domestic manufacturers accuse China of "dumping"Peter Mayberry and Jessica Franken 09.11.06
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Associations | Chemicals/Adhesives | Legal/Regulatory
Chemical Plant Security Legislation Moves Forward
after years of inaction, congress is ready to address regulations for privately-owned chemical sitesPeter Mayberry and Jessica Franken 08.17.06
