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Renewable Chemical Companies to Discuss Bringing Clean Technology to Market

Companies mentioned in this article: Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)
Production of chemicals and plastics from renewable resources can reduce reliance on petroleum, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and create jobs. Executives from companies commercializing renewable chemical technology
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Scientists Honored With Discoverers Award for Development of Innovative HIV Medicine

Companies mentioned in this article: Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
WASHINGTON, March 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Three scientists who led the 11-year quest to develop a groundbreaking HIV drug today received the 2010 Discoverers Award -- the highest honor given to scientists by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA). The honorees are Tony Wood, Ph.D., Elna van der Ryst,

PhRMA Honors Patient Advocates Ron and Raychel Bartek

Companies mentioned in this article: Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
WASHINGTON, March 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) President and CEO Billy Tauzin today honored Ron and Raychel Bartek for their dedicated work driving awareness of Friedreich's ataxia, a debilitating, life-threatening, rare disease. The Barteks are co-founders of the Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance, an organization dedicated to

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Companies mentioned in this article: AVIATION WEEK
In the news release, AVIATION WEEK Announces Laureate Award Winners, issued yesterday, March 17, by AVIATION WEEK over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the fourth bullet, should read "Lt. Gen. David Deptula, deputy chief of staff for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance for the Air Force" rather

Global Alliance for TB Drug Development

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Thursday, March 18, 2010

ADP Joins National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) Board of Directors

Companies mentioned in this article: National Cyber Security Alliance
WASHINGTON, March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) today announced that Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADP) has joined the association's board of directors. Roland Cloutier, vice president and chief security officer, will hold ADP's board of director seat on the association. The NCSA is a nonprofit public

Global Partners Join Forces to Speed Development of New TB Drug Combinations

Companies mentioned in this article: Global Alliance for TB Drug Development
WASHINGTON, March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of World TB Day, US Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Margaret Hamburg helped public and private sector partners launch a new collaboration to significantly accelerate the development of combination treatments for tuberculosis -- and replace an almost 50-year-old drug regimen. Created by the Global

Law Breakers on Parade Again

Companies mentioned in this article: FAIR
Illegal Aliens Come to Washington Demanding Amnesty WASHINGTON, March 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American public will once again be treated to the spectacle of thousands of illegal aliens brazenly demanding amnesty for having violated U.S. immigration laws. "The March for America," slated for Sunday, March 21 on the National Mall, is

Soyuz Landing Caps Milestone Space Station Mission

Companies mentioned in this article: NASA
WASHINGTON, March 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Expedition 22 Commander Jeff Williams and Flight Engineer Max Suraev landed their Soyuz TMA-16 spacecraft on the steppes of Kazakhstan Thursday, wrapping up a five-and-a-half-month stay aboard the International Space Station. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081007/38461LOGO) Suraev, the Soyuz commander, was at the controls of the spacecraft as

Alliance for National Defense Announces Scholarships for Enlisted Women, ROTC Cadets, Midshipmen

Companies mentioned in this article: Alliance for National Defense
WASHINGTON, March 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Alliance for National Defense (AND) will award two $2500 scholarships to current and future military women in 2010. The alliance is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization providing powerful advocacy and a positive voice for military women. AND encourages and promotes the vital role of military

AVIATION WEEK Announces Laureate Award Winners

Companies mentioned in this article: AVIATION WEEK
WASHINGTON, March 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at an awards dinner in Washington, DC, AVIATION WEEK named the winners of the 53rd Annual Laureate Awards, which honor those who have shown heroism and exceptional leadership in the aviation, aerospace and defense industries. The following Laureate Award winners have advanced their organizations,

Majority in US Senate Join Majority in US House in Supporting US Policy for Resolving the Western Sahara Conflict

Companies mentioned in this article: Moroccan American Center for Policy
Letter from 54 Senators shows strong bipartisan backing in US Congress for a negotiated settlement of the conflict based on broad autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty; to remove 'major obstacle to stability,' fight terrorist threat in North Africa WASHINGTON, March 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, a bipartisan majority of Members of the US

@SaudiEmbassyUSA: Saudi Embassy Launches Twitter Account

Companies mentioned in this article: Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Information Office
WASHINGTON, March 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia has launched a Twitter feed, @SaudiEmbassyUSA to enhance distribution of current news and information related to the Kingdom. The account will be used in conjunction with Saudi Embassy's YouTube channel www.youtube.com/saudiembassyusa, which features press conferences and video related to

National Press Club to Host 'NEWSMAKER' Media Briefing: Leading Scholars and Security Practitioners Provides a Glimpse of Likely Security Threats and Conflict through the 2020's

Companies mentioned in this article: National Press Club
WASHINGTON, March 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Authors of a new study on the 21st Century security environment will highlight key ways to improve U.S. capabilities, Tuesday, March 23rd at 10 a.m., National Press Club (Zenger Room), 529 14(th) Street, NW, Washington, DC. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080917/NPCLOGO ) -- Dr.

Whistleblower Kickback Case Against Alpharma Results In $42.5 Million Recovery for U.S. and States

Companies mentioned in this article: Phillips & Cohen LLP
WASHINGTON, March 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpharma Inc. has agreed to pay $42.5 million to the federal government and certain states to settle a whistleblower lawsuit that exposed an alleged kickback scheme by the pharmaceutical company to boost its sales of Kadian, a prescription painkiller. "Patients need to know their doctors are