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August
2007
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Download
the new study, Money for Metal: A Detailed
Examination of Chinese Government Subsidies to
its Steel Industry here.
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New
Report Examines Chinese Subsidies
A
new economic study detailing the Chinese government's
massive subsidies to its steel industry was released
this week. The study, sponsored by AISI, the Steel Manufacturer's
Association (SMA), the Committee for Pipe and Tube Imports
(CPTI) and the Specialty Steel Industry of North America
(SSINA), examines how these subsidies have allowed the
Chinese steel industry to have an unprecedented growth
rate over the past few years.
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AISI's
Summer Safety Campaign, aimed at providing consumers
with important safety information, was launched
in June and will run through the beginning of
September.
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AISI
Launches Summer Safety Campaign
In
June, AISI launched part one of a three-part series
on summer safety. The campaign provides tips for consumers
on how to stay safe during the summer months when areas
are hit hard by hurricanes and wildfires and also when
automotive travel is up. As part of the campaign, AISI
partnered with Harris Interactive, a global market research
firm, to conduct omnibus surveys on automotive safety,
wildfire safety and emergency preparedness.
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This
year's Miracle Mansion utilized steel framing
in the construction of the home raffled off in
June.
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The
Gulf Coast Steel Initiative Supports 2007 Children's
Miracle Mansion
On
June 2-3, following a telethon on WBRZ, Channel 2 in
Baton Rouge, La., the steel-framed 2007 Children's Miracle
Mansion helped raise a record $1.79 million for Our
Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital. Every year, the
hospital raffles a home—the Miracle Mansion—to
raise funds for treating approximately 60,000 children
per year. The proceeds are used to purchase equipment
that the pediatric center otherwise wouldn't be able
to afford.
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The
2007 Farm Bill passed in the House of Representatives
by a vote of 231-191. The Senate is expected to
consider its version of the Farm Bill in September.
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Canned
Food Fares Well With New Farm Bill
Canned
food has successfully been included in the U.S. House
of Representatives 2007 Farm Bill, which was passed
on July 27. The bill provides a $286 billion, five-year
renewal of agricultural programs. It will replace the
current legislation that expires at the end of September.
The bill included recommendations made by the Canned
Food Alliance (CFA).
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Cycles
for Science encourages students to take an interest
in science and recycling.
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SRI
Educational Program Impacts Science Teachers and State
Governors
As
part of its Vision 2009 focus, the Steel Recycling Institute
(SRI) is placing renewed emphasis on its educational
efforts for students from kindergarten through high
school and their teachers. These educational efforts
include everything from informational games on ROSCOE's
Recycle Room (www.recycleroom.org)
to Cycles for Science, which was created to assist
secondary teachers and students (grades 9-12) in meeting
state and local goals for learning in biology, chemistry,
general/earth science and physics.
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