Industry, Labor Launch Ads Highlighting Rep. Cedric Richmond

Ads focus on Richmond's leadership on jobs, education

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Aug 12, 2016, 10:04 ET

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a combined effort to showcase the positive work of Members of Congress, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) and North America's Building Trades Unions will run issue advertisements for Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-La.-02). The ads highlight Rep. Richmond's leadership on issues that will help foster a bright future for Louisiana.

The American Chemistry Council supports Congressman Cedric Richmond of Louisiana.

"Louisiana is the second largest chemistry-producing state, and Louisiana chemistry directly employs 10,600 residents in District 2 alone," explained ACC President and CEO Cal Dooley. "Congressman Richmond understands the importance of a strong chemistry manufacturing sector to Louisiana by supporting policies that build a strong workforce through quality education and skills training. As representatives one of the nation's largest manufacturing sectors, we want to acknowledge Rep. Richmond's hard work and bipartisan leadership on key issues that help our economy thrive."

The ads for Rep. Richmond will run for three weeks throughout District 2 of Louisiana, including New Orleans and Baton Rouge, and will encourage constituents to contact the office of the Congressman to tell him to keep up the good work.

You can view the ad here: https://youtu.be/GRWDtt8Bd8g.

http://www.americanchemistry.com

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) represents the leading companies engaged in the business of chemistry. ACC members apply the science of chemistry to make innovative products and services that make people's lives better, healthier and safer. ACC is committed to improved environmental, health and safety performance through Responsible Care^®, common sense advocacy designed to address major public policy issues, and health and environmental research and product testing. The business of chemistry is a $797 billion enterprise and a key element of the nation's economy. It is the nation's largest exporter, accounting for fourteen percent of all U.S. exports. Chemistry companies are among the largest investors in research and development. Safety and security have always been primary concerns of ACC members, and they have intensified their efforts, working closely with government agencies to improve security and to defend against any threat to the nation's critical infrastructure.

Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRWDtt8Bd8g

SOURCE American Chemistry Council