Category Archives: Helium Cliff

Congress Weighs Action to Ease Helium Crisis

Posted on April 18, 2013 by admin

In the absence of Congressional action, the United States is facing a “Helium Cliff,” resulting in an acute helium shortage and price spike even more dramatic than the current supply problems that are seriously impacting researchers, industry and clowns. Proposed … Continue reading →

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GE, Siemens Plead with Lawmakers to Preserve Federal Helium Reserve

Posted on February 18, 2013 by admin

Helium, the gas behind party favors and high-pitched voices, has become serious business for K Street. Lobbyists for computer-chip manufacturers, medical device makers and the balloon industry are pleading with Congress to continue helium sales from a federal reserve. They … Continue reading →

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