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Heads-Up
Turning the Screw on Bad Practice. A year ago in PaperAge (July/August 2008), I commented on the good news that the U.S. government had got involved in the campaign against illegal logging. It's still in there and landing some big hits on the bad guys.

Market Grade
NEWSPRINT. The severe contraction of the newspaper ad revenue stream in 2009, which is believed the worst on record, has caused catastrophic damage to the newspaper business and to North American newsprint demand.

DEPARTMENTS

Editor's Note
Fighting Back ...Finally. The e-devices are being marketed to consumers as "green" alternatives to paper. But when it comes to sustainability, energy consumption and recyclability, e-devices don't live up to their evironmentally-friendly billing.

Of Interest
Climate Bill: What's Hot? What's Not? The House recently passed the Waxman-Markey energy and climate bill. What are the best parts of the package? What changes should the Senate consider? And, what kind of impact is the bill likely to have on the American economy?

FEATURES

Guidelines for Cleaning and Conditioning Paper Machine Clothing
An effective cleaning and conditioning program will help maintain PMC's designed characteristics and assist in providing efficient and economic clothing life while minimizing operational costs..

Be Aware and Prepare For the Employee Free Choice Act
EFCA, as proposed, would be the most sweeping legislative change in labor relations since 1935, when the National Labor Relations Act was passed. What will it mean for employers and employees, alike?