We employ 80,000 scientists and engineers to develop specialized materials that make planes more fuel-efficient and work on everything from hydrogen fuel cells to rocket fuel. Chemistry is essential to innovation and the economy, supporting 38 million jobs and accounting for one out of every eight new patents. Nearly one million American chemistry workers can shape the future through voting in upcoming elections.

1. We developed specialized materials that make planes more fuel-efficient.
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It is $23 billion invested
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We employ 80,000 scientists and engineers to work on everything from hydrogen fuel cells to rocket fuel.
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IT IS WHAT MAKES INCUBATORS, BABY BOTTLES AND CAR SEATS POSSIBLE. IT IS CHEMISTRY.
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IT IS WHAT MAKES AIRBAGS, FLEXIBLE BUMPERS AND SAVING LIVES POSSIBLE. IT IS CHEMISTRY.
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IT IS WHAT MAKES BULLET-RESISTANT VESTS AND SAVING POLICE OFFICERS POSSIBLE. IT IS CHEMISTRY.
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7. Chemistry is essential to new medicines. Chemistry is essential to innovation, helping to
transform today’s dreams into tomorrow’s reality. Chemistry is essential to the economy,
creating new ideas and careers. Those of us who work in chemistry are responsible for
one out of every eight new patents and for supporting 38 million jobs across the country.
We are essential to America, and our essentiality gives us power. We can use this power
to elect the candidates who will listen to our concerns and support our issues. Nearly one
million American chemistry workers have the power to shape our future by voting this fall.
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I am essential and I vote.
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