Manufacturing

Spurring America's Economic Renaissance 1  


If America can accomplish this deed, not only will we restore prosperity and longevity to our country, history will view this chaotic era in our country not as our downfall but as the catalyst which pushed us back into the arms of greatness.

The American Illusion of Wealth 2  


We have become a nation enslaved by consumption, and as a result the wealth our country once held has been transferred to countries like China and Germany. The U.S. economy has become an outsourcer of not only workers and production but of our own investments.

An Open Letter to the "Lamest Generation" 3  


Because you were born after the “New Deal” had become a done deal, you enjoyed incredible opportunities. Thanks to the Fair Labor Standards Act, you didn’t have to work yourselves into the ground for a subpar wage. You could actually live on what you made.

National Export Initiative Makes Considerable Advances +  


President Obama’s National Export Initiative is picking up steam. In support of the president’s Initiative, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke announced proposed measures on Thursday that will strengthen the enforcement of U.S. trade laws, specifically regarding the importing practices of non-market economies.

The Exodus of American Production 6  


The United States accumulated much abundance throughout most of the twentieth century as we were a very productive country whose wealth derived from manufacturing. Today, once great manufacturers have become mere suppliers of products and services.

Letters to the editor
09/08/2010

Growth in clean energy industries and in green jobs has been considerably slower and bumpier than anticipated, industry experts say.

09/08/2010

The American economy is financed by foreign nations in ways that do not draw headlines, but do warrant further examination.

09/08/2010

Most Americans do not even know what the World Trade Organization (WTO) is and many others are unaware of its true function. This is a major concern because the WTO has a great deal to do with current detrimental condition of the U.S. economy.