ACC SmartBriefDesigned specifically for American chemistry professionals, ACC SmartBrief is a FREE, daily e-mail news briefing. It provides the latest news and information on the American chemistry industry.&nbsp;Click&nbsp; <a href='http://www.smartbrief.com/acc/index.jsp?sb_code=rss'>here</a> to subscribe.http://www.smartbrief.com/news/acc?sb_code=rsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/images/homepage/hed-smartbrief.gifACC SmartBriefhttp://www.smartbrief.com/news/acc?sb_code=rssen-us21 May 2013 11:25:05 CDTACC: Investments in U.S. shale natural gas could reach $72 billionhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5AD809BF-8A63-44B2-92AD-B66C96CF7D0A%26copyid%3DFC13CAD0-E3D2-4DD3-AD0E-19CC6DC227C0%26brief%3Dacc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5AD809BF-8A63-44B2-92AD-B66C96CF7D0A%26copyid%3DFC13CAD0-E3D2-4DD3-AD0E-19CC6DC227C0%26brief%3Dacc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe shale natural gas boom in the U.S.  -More- ]]>21 May 2013 11:25:05 CDTTop StoryRead more from ACC on the new report. Read the full text of the report.http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5AD809BF-8A63-44B2-92AD-B66C96CF7D0A%26copyid%3D22CFA194-9516-4CC7-82BF-32CA744F8DFF%26brief%3Dacc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5AD809BF-8A63-44B2-92AD-B66C96CF7D0A%26copyid%3D22CFA194-9516-4CC7-82BF-32CA744F8DFF%26brief%3Dacc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- 

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]]>21 May 2013 11:25:05 CDTTop StoryBusiness coalition seeks support for energy-efficiency measurehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5AD809BF-8A63-44B2-92AD-B66C96CF7D0A%26copyid%3DE78529A0-46DB-4CCF-A7A5-AE49681C6CF4%26brief%3Dacc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5AD809BF-8A63-44B2-92AD-B66C96CF7D0A%26copyid%3DE78529A0-46DB-4CCF-A7A5-AE49681C6CF4%26brief%3Dacc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssA coalition of U.S.  -More- ]]>21 May 2013 11:25:05 CDTPolicy WatchACC's Dooley among participants at Senate panel's natural gas roundtablehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5AD809BF-8A63-44B2-92AD-B66C96CF7D0A%26copyid%3DBC5E7B68-FB25-4663-B3E1-45D0C07C9DA0%26brief%3Dacc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5AD809BF-8A63-44B2-92AD-B66C96CF7D0A%26copyid%3DBC5E7B68-FB25-4663-B3E1-45D0C07C9DA0%26brief%3Dacc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssAmerican Chemistry Council President Cal Dooley was among the scheduled participants in the Senate Energy and Natural Resourc -More- ]]>21 May 2013 11:25:05 CDTPolicy WatchACC's Cal Dooley highlights shale gas and manufacturing at Senate Energy Committee natural gas forumhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5AD809BF-8A63-44B2-92AD-B66C96CF7D0A%26copyid%3DD44A983B-448F-4D4E-9314-62C7EE7B19B3%26brief%3Dacc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5AD809BF-8A63-44B2-92AD-B66C96CF7D0A%26copyid%3DD44A983B-448F-4D4E-9314-62C7EE7B19B3%26brief%3Dacc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>21 May 2013 11:25:05 CDTPolicy WatchCybersecurity measure could define DHS' role in information sharinghttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5AD809BF-8A63-44B2-92AD-B66C96CF7D0A%26copyid%3D63FC4250-F90B-4969-A7E0-E020D7D6E88A%26brief%3Dacc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5AD809BF-8A63-44B2-92AD-B66C96CF7D0A%26copyid%3D63FC4250-F90B-4969-A7E0-E020D7D6E88A%26brief%3Dacc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssEfforts to define the role of the Department of Homeland Security in fighting cyberthreats have made significant headway, sai -More- ]]>21 May 2013 11:25:05 CDTPolicy WatchReport: Natgas exports wouldn't have big impact on U.S. domestic priceshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5AD809BF-8A63-44B2-92AD-B66C96CF7D0A%26copyid%3D03962A8A-A5C4-4E60-A6B1-49968A4A3DF8%26brief%3Dacc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5AD809BF-8A63-44B2-92AD-B66C96CF7D0A%26copyid%3D03962A8A-A5C4-4E60-A6B1-49968A4A3DF8%26brief%3Dacc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe U.S.  -More- ]]>21 May 2013 11:25:05 CDTPolicy WatchFederal judge rejects industry suit on styrene's inclusion in ROC 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succeed?http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5AD809BF-8A63-44B2-92AD-B66C96CF7D0A%26copyid%3DB07AE6EC-7993-4F94-A55C-836EDF208914%26brief%3Dacc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5AD809BF-8A63-44B2-92AD-B66C96CF7D0A%26copyid%3DB07AE6EC-7993-4F94-A55C-836EDF208914%26brief%3Dacc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssGood leadership is about helping people achieve their potential, and that means giving them coaching and clear feedback, note -More- ]]>21 May 2013 11:25:05 CDTLeadership & ManagementA commencement address CEOs should hearhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5AD809BF-8A63-44B2-92AD-B66C96CF7D0A%26copyid%3DAE308320-27E4-40FB-8D81-84FF22963963%26brief%3Dacc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D5AD809BF-8A63-44B2-92AD-B66C96CF7D0A%26copyid%3DAE308320-27E4-40FB-8D81-84FF22963963%26brief%3Dacc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssYoung people get motivational speeches from celebrities when they graduate, but established business leaders could also benef -More- ]]>21 May 2013 11:25:05 CDTLeadership & ManagementRegistration open for upcoming ICCA-LRI & NCATS Workshop: What Is Normal? 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