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Sep 18 2014
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A Case of History Repeating Itself

Does this story sound familiar? An aging bridge in a region where earthquakes are common is in need of major repair. In an attempt to save money, government officials opt to hire a company based in...
Sep 18 2014
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A Case of History Repeating Itself

The Johnson Street Bridge pictured in June 2011. | Photo by Flickr user rapaterso. Does this story sound familiar? An aging bridge in a region where earthquakes are common is in need of major repair....
Sep 16 2014
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Congress, We Need a Long-Term Infrastructure Investment Plan

Tappan Zee Bridge, Interstate 87, New York | Photo via Flickr. Congress is back in Washington, D.C. this week. And while time is running out on the 113th Congress, it seems long-term infrastructure...
Sep 10 2014

Sneak Peek: Titan-American Built Star Titan Gilroy Chats about the Made-in-China Bay Bridge

AAM President Scott Paul signs a copy of “ReMaking America” for “Titan-American Made” star Titan Gilroy at the IMTS convention in Chicago. | Photo by Taylor Garland It’s...
Sep 03 2014
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We’re Celebrating Factory Man — and You Could Win a Copy!

You know you’ve hit the big time when Tom Hanks sings — or rather tweets — your praises. There’s been plenty of (much deserved) buzz for Factory Man, the new book by...
Aug 28 2014

Terri Lynn Land’s Transportation Plan is… Interesting

We’re a nonpartisan bunch at the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM). We work with politicians on both sides of the aisle who are willing to take real action to support American...
Aug 05 2014
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Senate Buy America bill introduced: Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) statement

The Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) today expressed strong support for S.2737, the Invest in American Jobs Act of 2014, introduced by Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH).  The bill would improve...
Aug 04 2014
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A Sobering Look at a Former Factory Town

An excellent story in the New York Times this weekend took a sobering look at the economic prospects of Millinocket, Maine, home to the remnants of the Great Northern Paper Mill. The mill, which...
Jul 14 2014
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AAM Statement on the naming of Ron Bloom as the Obama Administration’s Senior Counselor for Manufact

Brief statement from Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) Executive Director Scott Paul on the naming of Ron Bloom as the Obama Administration's Senior Counselor for Manufacturing Policy:...
Jun 20 2014
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Ignore the Hype: We Aren’t Even Close to Declaring a Manufacturing Victory

You might have seen a new report released this week from the U.S. National Economic Council that put forth the idea that American manufacturing is more competitive than it has been in decades. That...