Capitol Hill Wants to Make it in America
Posted by jeckert on 07/29/2010
Talk of a manufacturing agenda has been buzzing on Capitol Hill for weeks now and several representatives have issued press releases and statements indicating their support for "Make it in America."
After highlighting the new manufacturing agenda at Netroots Nation 2010, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi jumpstarted a press movement covering a slew of manufacturing legislation that has been working its way, nearly effortlessly, through the House.
Some have called this new initiative a last-ditch effort by Democrats in the face of the imminent November elections; an attempt to reclaim their chances at retaining the majority. However, many on the Hill seem truly invested in "Keeping it Made in America."
And for good reason.
According to a poll released by the Alliance for American Manufacturing, Americans are disgruntled with the loss of manufacturing and the good, sustainable jobs that the sector brings with it.
Among those who have issued statements of their support are Rep. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-2), Rep. Daniel Lipinski (IL-3), Rep. Debbie Halvorson (IL-11), Rep. Phil Hare (IL-17), and Rep. Brad Ellsworth (IN-8).
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