Buy America

Oct 09 2014
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Candidate Watch: Can an Opponent of Buy America be a Manufacturing Hero?

Photo courtesy Sen. Mark Warner via Flickr Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) — a consistent opponent of U.S. Buy America preferences — is touting his support for American manufacturing in a new...
Oct 01 2014
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Report: DOD has Buy America Waivers Piling Up

Senator Chris Murphy calls for a hard look at loopholes in Buy America preferences.
Oct 01 2014
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Candidate Watch: Georgia on our Mind

The Port of Savannah. | Photo by watch4u via Flickr. Leading up to November’s midterm elections, the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) is following how developments on the campaign...
Sep 23 2014
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Booker Visit to Shine Spotlight on the Need for Buy America Legislation in New Jersey

Hundreds of Steelworkers laid off after projects were outsourced to subsidized foreign competitors.
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...