| Economy
In a special July 4 guest column, Scott Paul, executive director of the Alliance for American Manufacturing says one way we can all show our patriotism and boost the economy is to do our best to buy American-made products.
Enjoy the fireworks today and thank our Founding Fathers for the freedom we enjoy. While you are at it, thank them for making manufacturing a central part of the American idea.
| Economy
Steve Cappozola of the Alliance for American Manufacturing ( AAM ), reports on what happens when manufacturing jobs disappear. This is a cross post from the AAM website .
Last week, Manufacture Thi s published a chart showing how lost manufacturing jobs correspond with lower state revenues and higher state budget deficits.
Check this out. ABC World News this week is spotlighting products that are ” Made in America .”
Recognizing the connection between a strong industrial base and a vibrant economy, the feature on American-made products asks, “how we can bring jobs back to the U.S.?”
It’s been four years since low-wage workers got a raise. Sign the petition to tell Congress it’s time to raise the minimum wage.
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