Buy America

Mar 19 2012

In Defense of ‘Buy America’ Preferences.

By Steven Capozzola Buy America has been longstanding U.S. policy for nearly 80 years.  Starting with the Buy American Act of 1933, the federal government has had laws on the books to ensure...
Mar 05 2012

More Made in USA Furniture: Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams, owners of the Taylorsville, NC-based furniture company Mitchell Gold +  Bob Williams, are proud  to manufacture their products in America, and to keep their...
Dec 19 2011

Buy American, Give American: Not Your Daughter’s Jeans

Any girl can tell you that great jeans are tough to find. But for all the ladies on your list this holiday, AAM’s got the perfect fit for all her denim needs – Not Your Daughter’s...
Dec 13 2011
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Why was this Manhole Cover Made in India Instead of the U.S.?

 Here's a random point of discussion for the day… Take a look at the photo in this blog post. It's a manhole cover on 9th Street in New York City, near 1st Avenue. ...
Dec 01 2011

Check Your Pet’s Treat Label: Chinese Chicken May Be Making Your Dog Sick

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), jerky dog treats made with chicken products imported from China may be causing some alarming canine illnesses. The FDA reports that over the past...
Nov 23 2011

Shopping on Black Friday? Buy American, Give American!

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, which means after you've wrapped up the leftover turkey on Thursday night, it’s time to prepare for one of the most beloved (and dreaded) days of the year: Black...
Oct 28 2011
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Fashion Friday: DIY Halloween from American Apparel

Still don’t know what to be for Halloween? FEAR not: American Apparel’s DIY Halloween guide will help you put together the perfect American-made costume. From the funny, to the scary, to...
Sep 24 2011
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“Bringing America Back”: ABC World News Asks why Chinese Firms are Building America’s Bridges

As ABC News reporter Chris Cuomo explains, U.S. firms don't face a level playing field.  Chinese companies are state-owned.  That's why Buy America laws were passed, to give U.S....
Aug 30 2011
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A Shameful Use of Taxpayer Dollars in Alaska

The United States government has domestic procurement laws – often called Buy America laws – on the books to ensure that American-made manufactured goods are used to the fullest extent...
Aug 25 2011
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A Sweet Deal for Topeka, KS

For the first time in 35 years, McLean, VA-based Mars Inc.'s North American candy division will be opening a new manufacturing facility in the U.S., reports the Washington Business Journal....