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BIO Applauds EPA’s Rejection of a Petition to Retroactively Waive the 2011 Renewable Fuel Standard

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:22:00 UT

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BIO supports EPA's rejection of a petroleum industry petition to retroactively waive the 2011 Renewable Fuel Standard. The oil industry is using regulatory obstacles to keep the US dependent on oil.

BIO Lauds Senate Passage of User Fee Package

Thu, 24 May 2012 21:06:00 UT

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) President and CEO Jim Greenwood issued the following statement in support of the U.S. Senate’s approval of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA): “BIO commends the bipartisan Senate approval of FDASIA, which includes a reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA). “In particular, we appreciate the leadership shown by Chairman Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Ranking Member Mike Enzi (R-WY)

BIO Statement on New Bill to Extend Therapeutic Discovery Project Tax Credit

Thu, 24 May 2012 19:31:00 UT

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) applauds Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) for introducing the “The Extension of the Therapeutic Discovery Project Tax Credit” (S. 3232), which will extend and improve the critical TDP program to support breakthrough medical discovery, innovation and job creation in American companies, and bolster America’s global competitiveness. “The biotechnology industry is critical to America’s competitiveness in the 21st century econom

Former Secretaries of the Treasury to Deliver Keynote at the 2012 BIO International Convention

Mon, 21 May 2012 16:30:00 UT

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Secretaries of the Treasury will share their insights on the global economy during a Keynote Luncheon panel Tuesday, June 19th at the 2012 BIO International Convention in Boston, MA.

Panel of Top Industry Executives to Discuss Biotech and Big Pharma – What’s Next? – 2012 BIO International Convention Keynote

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:54:00 UT

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--2012 BIO International Convention will feature a panel of top industry executives to discuss where biotech will be in the next ten years and how the pharmaceutical industry landscape is changing.

2012 BIO International Convention to Highlight the FDA and Regulatory Environment

Wed, 9 May 2012 15:37:00 UT

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 2012 BIO International Convention will tackle the most pressing regulatory issues facing the industry - PDUFA V reauthorization, new biosimilars pathway and drug development.

Roundtable for Reporters on Tax Policy for Renewable Chemicals

Wed, 9 May 2012 10:30:00 UT

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reps. Bill Pascrell and Brian Bilbray have sponsored legislation to level the playing field for renewable chemicals with a production tax credit.

Groups Ask Congressional Armed Services Committee Leaders to Support Production of Advanced Aviation Biofuels

Mon, 7 May 2012 23:27:00 UT

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allied advanced biofuel, airline and farm groups today sent letters to Congressional Armed Services and Appropriations committees urging support for military biofuels in legislative markups this week.

Roundtable for Reporters on Tax Policy for Renewable Chemicals

Mon, 7 May 2012 21:38:00 UT

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reps. Bill Pascrell and Brian Bilbray have sponsored legislation to level the playing field for renewable chemicals with a production tax credit.

Consumer Acceptance, Genetically Engineered Agriculture Products and Biotech Crop Development to be the Focus at the 2012 BIO International Convention

Tue, 1 May 2012 15:23:00 UT

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 2012 BIO International Convention looks to give a global perspective on regulatory and acceptance issues within the food and agriculture sector of the biotechnology industry.

Executives, Agency Officials Discuss National Bioeconomy Blueprint

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:30:00 UT

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Bioeconomy Blueprint, released by the White House, will be discussed by industry executives and agency leaders at BIO's World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology held in Orlando.

BIO Thanks Reps. Pascrell, Bilbray for Policy that Levels the Playing Field for Renewable Chemicals

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:54:00 UT

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reps. Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) and Brian Bilbray (R-CA) introduced legislation granting renewable chemical companies a production tax credit