Key Senators Urge USDA, USTR to Address Ag Biotech Barriers with Trading PartnersMay 9 2013
A letter sent to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and Acting U.S. Trade Representative Demetrios Marantis by 26 Senators urges continued attention by the U.S. Government on international trade issues associated with the use of agricultural biotechnology.
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BIO to Use ViS Analytics to Streamline Pediatric Clinical ResearchMay 7 2013
Pediatric research is essential to study the effects of new therapeutics in children.
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BIO Urges Congress to Include Renewable Chemicals in Farm Bill Energy Title ProgramsMay 3 2013
BIO urges leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees to reauthorize and fund renewable energy programs in the Farm Bill and provide eligibility for renewable chemicals.
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BIO Shares U.S. Trade Representative's International Patent ConcernsMay 2 2013
BIO shares the U.S. Trade Representative's concerns over the failings of India, China, Brazil and Canada to provide adequate IP protection for biotechnology companies creating novel and innovative products.
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Ag Organizations Applaud Six Countries for Support of Ag Production TechnologiesMay 1 2013
Key members of the U.S. agricultural value chain have joined together to applaud the work of the United States and like-minded governments to promote the importance of science-based regulations to facilitate trade of agricultural commodities derived from agricultural biotechnology.
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BIO Responds to House Energy & Commerce White Paper on Renewable Fuel StandardApr 30 2013
Congress established the Renewable Fuel Standard to encourage use of existing biofuels and development of advanced biofuels in order to reduce U.S. reliance on foreign oil, which is consistently rising in price and impacting the affordability of other goods.
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BIO Urges FDA Approval of GE SalmonApr 29 2013
Following a thorough and rigorous regulatory process spanning more than two decades, the time has come for regulatory approval of the first genetically engineered (GE) food animal.
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BIO Applauds MLP Parity Act; Thanks House and Senate SponsorsApr 25 2013
The Master Limited Partnership Parity Act levels the playing field in tax policy between fossil fuels and renewables.
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2013 BIO International Convention Closes in Chicago with Record Number of Partnering MeetingsApr 24 2013
The global event for biotechnology brings together industry leaders for networking, partnering, and deal-making
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Statement from the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) on Introduction of Biotech Food Labeling Bill in Congress:Apr 24 2013
Although we haven't seen the language of the proposed bill, it's important to note that the biotech industry does not oppose food labeling.
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