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TL;DR Every first Friday in October, manufacturers across the country celebrate Manufacturing Day, a nationwide effort to showcase the people, technologies, and careers that power American industry. It’s an opportunity to recognize the workers who keep our economy moving while inspiring the next generation to...

Senate Adjourns Until After Midterm Elections The Senate adjourned on September 30 for a month of campaigning after completing one final nomination but leaving several politically salient measures unresolved. Including addressing data center energy costs or congressional stock trading.  When Congress returns November 9, the...

It happens so often we hardly notice: head to the kitchen, grab a glass from the cabinet, fill it with water from the faucet. Tap water is one of many conveniences of modern everyday life that we rarely, if ever, think about. And that’s by...

House Adjourns Early as Senate Continues Legislative Work The House will hold its final votes on September 17 and then begin a 48-day district work period, with its next votes expected on November 9, after Election Day. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said the extended recess...

TL;DR: PVC pipe plant tours highlight clean water, sanitation, infrastructure, and manufacturing jobs. This summer, the Vinyl Institute has been partnering with PVC pipe plants in inviting members of Congress and congressional staff to visit manufacturing facilities across the country. The VI aims to spotlight...

TL;DR: Investments in water infrastructure can shape a community’s environmental and economic future for generations. For municipalities evaluating infrastructure materials, PVC piping offers characteristics that can support sustainability goals while helping communities manage long-term costs, conserve treated water, and maintain reliable clean water delivery. PVC...

TL;DR: PVC safety depends on the finished product, formulation, certification, and intended use, not fear surrounding raw vinyl chloride monomer. Modern finished PVC has decades of safe performance in regulated applications, including water infrastructure and medical care, when manufactured and used according to strict standards....

TL;DR: Vinyl safety isn’t a matter of opinion. It rests on decades of science, independent testing, and some of the most demanding standards in modern manufacturing. This blog breaks down how vinyl (PVC) products are verified before they reach the market and what that means...