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HIGHLIGHTS
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Invasive Species – Legislation
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Manufacturing Study – Letter
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Advanced Technology Program –
Letter
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High Performance Defense Manufacturing
– Letter
Invasive
Species – Legislation
Senators Carl Levin (D-MI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) and
Reps. Wayne Gilchrest (R-MD) and Vernon Ehlers (R-MI) are seeking
co-sponsors for legislation to reduce the risk of harm from aquatic
invasive species to U.S.
ecosystems and natural resources. The National Aquatic Invasive Species Act
of 2005 (S. 770 and H.R. 1591 and 1592) provides for rapid response when
new invaders are discovered, for controlling those species that are
established in our waters, for researching pathways of introduction, and
for the development of prevention and control technologies.
Contacts: Allegra Cangelosi with
the Northeast-Midwest Institute (202/464-4007) and Joy Mulinex with the Great
Lakes Task Force (202/224-1211).
Manufacturing Study – Letter
Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Susan Collins (R-ME), Olympia
Snowe (R-ME), and Joseph Lieberman (D-CT) are seeking signatures on a
letter that asks the Commerce Department to fund a National Academies study
on the challenges facing U.S.
manufacturing. Some
particular dilemmas that require more clarification before effective
actions can be planned are the relationships between global competitiveness
and a secure defense industrial base; between the desire for low-cost goods
for consumers and the desire for high-paying jobs; and the differing needs
of large and small businesses. The letter’s signature
deadline is June 16. Contact: Kris Sarri with the Senate
Task Force on Manufacturing (202/224-0606).
Advanced Technology Program –
Letter
Senators Carl Levin (D-MI) and Mike DeWine (R-OH) are
circulating a letter that asks appropriators to support $146 million in
fiscal 2006 for the Advanced Technology
Program. ATP is an industry-led, competitive, and cost-shared program
that provides grants to support research and development of high-risk,
cutting-edge technologies with broad commercial potential and societal
benefits. The program enables U.S. companies to
develop the next generation of breakthrough technologies. The
signature deadline is June 14. Contact: Kris Sarri with the Senate
Task Force on Manufacturing (202/224-0606).
High Performance Defense Manufacturing
– Letter
Senator Joseph Lieberman (D-CT) is seeking signatures on
a letter requesting $5 million in appropriations for the High Performance
Defense Manufacturing Technology Research and Development Program that was
accepted in the fiscal 2006 Defense Authorization Act. As European
and Asian firms continue to develop advanced technologies, the program will
help U.S. defense manufacturers preserve
and produce cutting-edge technologies. Contact: Karin Ezbiansky
Pavese with Senator Lieberman (202/224-4041).
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