Ashland Sites

• Ashland Inc. Employees Credit Union

Association Links

• The American Plastics Council

  The American Plastics Council (APC) is a major national trade association working to enhance the integrity of plastics. The council focuses on environmental issues to ensure plastics will continue contributing to a cleaner and safer environment for the future.

• American Chemistry Council

  The American Chemistry Council dates from 1872 and is one of the oldest trade associations in North America. Its more than 200 members and partners have a productive capacity of 90 percent of U.S. basic industrial chemicals. The Council sponsors Responsible Care¨, the industry's commitment to the public to continuously improve its health, safety and environmental performance. It serves as the focal point for the chemical industry's collective action on legislative, regulatory, and legal matters at the international, national, and state levels.

• National Association of Manufacturers

  The National Association of Manufacturers enhances the competitiveness of manufacturers and improves living standards for working Americans by shaping a legislative and regulatory environment conducive to U.S. economic growth. It works to increase understanding among policy-makers, the media and the general public about the importance of manufacturing to America's economic strength. With more than 14,000 member companies and subsidiaries that produce about 85 percent of U.S. manufactured goods, NAM represents every industrial sector and more than 18 million employees.

• The National Safety Council

  The National Safety Council, founded in 1913, was established to influence and to educate people everywhere on safety, health and environmental policies, practices and procedures that prevent economic losses due to preventable causes.

• Public Affairs Council

  The Public Affairs Council, with about 530 members, is the national organization of and for public affairs officers. The Council defines public affairs as the external, non-commercial activities of an organization. These activities include government relations, community involvement, philanthropy, political education and public relations.

• United States Chamber of Commerce

  The United States Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest business federation representing an underlying membership of more than three million businesses and organizations of every size, sector and region. It champions the principles of private enterprise and believes in individual freedom.

Legislative Branch

• The U.S. Senate

  The U.S. Senate site features information on senators and senate leadership, a history of the senate and its procedures, committee information and recent legislative action, and e-mail links to write to your senator about an issue.

• The U.S. House of Representatives

  The official site of the 105th Congress features a house directory and committee offices, allows you to write to your congressional representatives, provides access to the Internet law library and has links to a host of other government sites.

Executive Branch

• The White House

  The official web site of the nation's most famous address features a history and on-line tours, a virtual library, what's new, the First Lady's home page, e-mail links to write to the President and Vice President, and links to commonly requested federal services.

Federal Agency Sites

• Department of Commerce

  The Department of Commerce was established in 1903 to promote American business and trade. The web site features the commerce business daily on-line publication, a government information locator system, announcements and bulletins, telephone numbers and more.

• Department of Education

  Find out about educational efforts in the United States including answers to frequently asked questions, information on grants and student financial assistance, speeches and testimony, and the latest education-related news.

• Department of Energy

  The U. S. Department of Energy site provides a host of energy-related resources, R? project summaries, current news, hot topics and e-mail links.

• Department of Labor

  The U.S. Department of Labor site features information on workplace safety and health, pensions and benefit plans, employee and other issues, as well as America's job bank.

• Bureau of Labor Statistics

  The principal fact-finding agency for the federal government in labor economics and statistics.

• Department of Transportation

  This site contains the DOT strategic plan, information on commonly requested services, and links to various DOT administrative agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration, the Federal Highway Administration and more.

• Bureau of Transportation Statistics

  This site features transportation-related survey and statistical information.

• Department of the Treasury

  The U.S. Department of the Treasury formulates economic, fiscal and tax policies, enforces law, protects the President and other officials and manufactures currency.

• Internal Revenue Service

  The IRS web site features forms and publications needed to prepare your taxes, taxpayer help and education, an online newsletter and a taxpayer advocate's page.

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

  The U.S. EPA was organized to protect human health and to safeguard the environment. Find out about the latest EPA news, information on projects and programs, and laws and regulations.

• U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

  The EEOC's mission is to ensure equality of opportunity by vigorously enforcing federal legislation to prohibit discrimination in employment. Find out more about the EEOC and its programs.

• The Federal Trade Commission

  The Federal Trade Commission is working for consumer protection and a competitive marketplace. Find current news, consumer protection information, economic issues, and a variety of publications and speeches.

• National Archives and Records Administration

  The National Archives and Records Administration is responsible for the management of all federal government records. The research room features a genealogy page, information on historical records, a guide to federal records and more.

• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was established to investigate safety defects in motor vehicles, to reduce deaths, injuries and economic losses due to motor vehicle accidents and also to research driver behavior and traffic safety.

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration

  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) strives to prevent injuries and protect the health of America's workers. Thus, OSHA establishes protective standards, enforces those standards, and assists employers and employees with technical help and consultation programs.

• The Office of Personnel Management

  The Office of Personnel Management is the Federal Government's human resources agency. The web site features federal register documents, up-to-date news, information on jobs in the United States and more.

• The Securities Exchange Commission

  The Securities Exchange Commission is the investor's advocate in the United States. Search financial documents for all publicly traded companies, find investor assistance and current SEC rule making information as well as current news from the regulatory front.

• The Social Security Administration

  Social Security Online offers information on benefits, budget planning and financing, laws and regulations, how to apply for services, how to report fraud, and a link to the Office of the Inspector General.