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02.18.2010 Buy America Creates Jobs… and the first U.S.-made streetcars in 60 years
Transportation Secretary LaHood to Award $63 Million for Arizona Streetcar Project Supporting Jobs across the Nation
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will award the City of Tucson, AZ with $63 million in federal stimulus funds today for the construction of a four-mile, $150 million modern streetcar system that will Read More » »
10.08.2009 Obama Administration Urged to Challenge China’s Government Subsidies to Glass Industry
New AAM Study Cites Market-Distorting Impact Of Explosive Growth in Chinese Glass Production
50-State Breakdown of Glass Industry Job Trends
Washington, D.C. – Citing massive increases in Chinese glass production and exports during the current decade, the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) today urged the Obama administration to address the Chinese Read More » »
10.01.2009 Industries Employing 4.1 Million Workers at Risk Under Climate Bill
Legislation Must Address Lack of Climate Regulations Abroad;
50-State Breakdown, Industry Breakdown
Washington – Industries employing more than 4 million workers could be at risk nationwide under climate change legislation now pending in the Senate unless lawmakers adopt and strengthen key provisions contained in the House version of the bill.
Legislation should include Read More » »
07.13.2009 AAM Releases new book: ‘Manufacturing a Better Future for America’
New Book Shatters Myths about U.S. Manufacturing
Comprehensive Overview Shows the Decline of Manufacturing Results from Flawed Policies, But Revitalization is Key to Job Growth
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THIS BOOK FROM AMAZON.COM.
A new book provides Read More » »
05.15.2009 Labor and Business Leaders, Economists, National and Local Officials Call on Washington to “Keep It Made in America”
Teach-In Showcases National Economics and “Home Economics;” Stories from 11-State Bus Tour on the Future Read More » »
05.07.2009 “Keep It Made in America” Bus Tours Hit the Road in 11 States
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Community leaders, workers join ranks to spotlight 7.2 million U.S. auto-related jobs across America [ 03.21.2009
China Environmental Practices Cast Pall on Climate Issue
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Public Health, U.S. Jobs at Stake in China’s Industrial Spew;
New Report Focuses on Failures of Read More » »
02.06.2009 Americans Overwhelmingly Support ‘Buy American’
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February 6, 2009 703-276-2772, x21
Poll: Americans Overwhelmingly Support ‘Buy American’ in Economic Recovery Legislation
84 percent in favor; only 4 percent strongly oppose
WASHINGTON – Americans overwhelmingly support federal requirements for American-made Read More » »
01.16.2009 Strong domestic sourcing requirements create 33% more manufacturing jobs
Infrastructure Investment Best Way to Create Jobs
18,000 Jobs Produced for Every $1 Billion in New Spending, Study Finds; Can help revitalize domestic manufacturing base
WASHINGTON, DC – As President-elect Barack Obama and the new Congress consider how to craft an effective economic stimulus package, a new study released today Read More » »
04.15.2008 Obama, Clinton Vow to “Get Tough with China” and Enforce Trade Laws at Manufacturing Forum
Candidates address growing concerns about swelling U.S.-China trade deficit that has cost Pennsylvania workers 78,000 jobs since 2001, 1.8 million jobs nationwide
PITTSBURGH, PA — April 14, 2008 — Democratic Presidential Candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama vowed to hold China and other offending countries accountable for unfair trade practices that Read More » »
