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Trump Revokes EPA Endangerment Finding, Reshaping Federal Climate Authority President Donald Trump has rescinded the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2009 “endangerment finding,” the scientific determination that greenhouse gases pose a threat to public health and welfare. That finding has served as the foundational legal authority...

TL;DR: PVC blood bags are the trusted standard for blood storage worldwide, thanks to the unique properties of vinyl material. This blog explores why polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is the preferred choice for blood banks and medical devices—highlighting its unmatched safety, performance, and durability. PVC material...

TL;DR: Vinyl material plays a vital role in healthcare—from its clean, controlled production to its safe use and environmentally responsible disposal. This blog explores how polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products like vinyl tubing, vinyl packaging, and PVC blood bags support both patient care and sustainability. PVC...

Industry Calls for Science-Based TSCA Reform and Accountable Fee Reauthorization The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment held a January 22 hearing to examine Republican proposals to modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), reflecting growing concern that the 2016 TSCA reforms have not...

Every January, the U.S. observes National Blood Donor Month, a time dedicated to honoring the donors whose generosity saves millions of lives every year. While much attention is given to the act of donating blood, one critical innovation often goes unnoticed: the vinyl (PVC) blood...

House Republicans Push for TSCA Overhaul House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans are holding a hearing on the afternoon of January 22 to advance a major rewrite of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), in what is expected to be a highly contentious debate over...

Congress Starts Second Session With a Crowded Agenda Focused on Appropriations Congress returns this week to a crowded agenda, with House Republicans planning to resume work on fiscal year 2026 appropriations bills as their top priority, as the current continuing resolution funding the government expires...

Congress Finishing Up Year-End Agenda The House and Senate rush to pass the remaining bills in their year-end agenda as they prepare to recess on Friday, December 19, returning the week of January 5 to start the second session of the 119th Congress and try...