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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 » »

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 » »

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 » »

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 » »

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 » »

“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 » »

Americans Overwhelmingly Support ‘Buy American’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                    CONTACT:  David Roscow
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 » »

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 » »

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 » »