Jobs and the U.S. Economy

Feb 16 2012
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Is GE Creating U.S. Jobs or Outsourcing Them?

Okay, folks, you decide… In an editorial published yesterday at CNBC.com, Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) Executive Director Scott Paul offered an assessment of the current state of...
Feb 05 2012
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Weber: American-Made Brake Pads

Weber’s Auto Parts.com is pleased to announce a new line of brake pads designed with superior stopping power and economy combined.  Perfect Stop brake pads are the latest offering from...
Jan 10 2012
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The best clothing factory in the world might just be located in Midtown Manhattan

EDITOR'S UPDATE: Since this post was originally published there's been more news from New York City's garment district. September 2013: New funds will help renovate NYC garment...
Jan 09 2012
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HURRAH– There will once again be USA-Made televisions.

EDITOR'S UPDATE: Since this post was originally published there's been more news from the makers of American-made televisions.  January 2013: Element Electronics hit the shelves....
Jan 07 2012
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Duracell Batteries– Made in the USA

The iconic Duracell "coppertop" battery is Made in USA. Duracell originated via the partnership of scientist Samuel Ruben and businessman Philip Rogers Mallory, who met during the 1920s....
Sep 03 2011
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Some interesting facts about the Statue of Liberty

EDITOR'S UPDATE: Since this post was originally published we've posted a month of manufacturing facts, just like these. The famed Statue of Liberty, located in New York harbor was officially...
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 05 2011
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CHART OF THE DAY: U.S. Manufacturing Jobs, Jan. 2000 through July 2011

Jul 30 2011
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Don’t Tread on America’s Shoe Manufacturers

If you ask Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) Exercutive Director Scott Paul, he's a big fan of New Balance's American-made shoes.  He says he has 10 pairs of New Balance sneakers...
Jun 07 2011
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How does Target compare to K-Mart and Wal-Mart when it comes to selling American-made products?

EDITOR'S UPDATE: Since this post was originally published there's been more news about the big-box stores.  June 2011: How does K-Mart compare to Wal-Mart when it comes to selling...