Jobs and the U.S. Economy

Jan 17 2014
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5 Pairs of Made in the USA Jeans — There’s Something for Everyone

In recent months, the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) has received some messages from readers who are concerned about a Fashion Friday listing from December 2011. The listing features a...
Jan 16 2014
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The story of California Tool & Die: A manufacturing revival eludes mom-and-pop shops

By Lauren Donia Made in USA Christmas Party The Christmas party at California Tool & Die this year could have been a Fourth of July picnic. The cuisine? Hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries and...
Dec 28 2013
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In 2013: Five Big Products Shatter the ‘We Don’t Make Anything Here Anymore’ Myth

At the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), we'd love to see a wave of manufacturing jobs reshored in 2014. Well, in 2013, five products caught AAM's collective eye. Why? Their...
Dec 27 2013
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In 2013, the federal government shutdown prompted #MyJobsReport

Bringing manufacturing jobs back to the United States is a tall order. At the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) we try to reach out on all fronts — legislators at the local, state, and...
Dec 23 2013
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#ShopAmerica: The last-minute gifts edition

As part of the Alliance for American Manufacturing's (AAM) ongoing effort to demystify shopping for American-made holiday gifts, we've asked our staff to submit their favorite American-made...
Dec 22 2013
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#ShopAmerica: American-made wearables make a great gift!

As part of the Alliance for American Manufacturing's (AAM) ongoing effort to demystify shopping for American-made holiday gifts, we've asked our staff to submit their favorite American-made...
Dec 21 2013
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#ShopAmerica: AAM staff selects gifts for wearing, riding and carrying

As part of the Alliance for American Manufacturing's (AAM) ongoing effort to demystify shopping for American-made holiday gifts, we've asked our staff to submit their favorite American-made...
Dec 20 2013
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#ShopAmerica: The American-made gift you make yourself … sort of

As part of the Alliance for American Manufacturing's (AAM) ongoing effort to demystify shopping for American-made holiday gifts, we've asked our staff to submit their favorite American-made...
Dec 19 2013
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Guest Post: Congressman Tim Ryan on the importance of American-made holiday shopping

The following is a guest post written by Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan (D-13). With a few shopping days left, there’s still time to finish up your list and buy a few more presents, while hopefully...
Dec 18 2013
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Missed our #ShopAmerica twitter chat? We’ve got you covered!

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