Veterans Benefits Bill Blocked
Senate Republicans derailed efforts to move forward with a $21 billion bill to enhance health care, education and job benefits for veterans.
Republicans stopped the veterans bill from moving on a procedural vote, which needed 60 votes.…
U.S. Olive Oil Producers Want Stricter Guidelines For Imports
Bottles of California oil display certification stickers. (Susan Walsh / Associated Press)
If you think an olive oil imported from Italy or Spain is superior to one made in California, U.S. olive oil producers would…
Why China's Ugly Manufacturing Report Should Be Ignored
China's HSBC flash (preliminary) manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) fell to a seven-month low of 48.3 in February. This was significantly worse than the 49.5 reading expected by economists.
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NoNetz Defies Industry Experts
NoNetz anti chafe swimwear for boys and men have been advised by top business and fashion experts to move production from the USA to China. They are committing to stay.
Mahopac, NY - February 13th, 2014NoNetz…
U.S. Olympian Duffle Bags Made By Local Company
A local company is helping Team USA carry their equipment in style during these winter games. Fieldtex makes duffle bags for medical and military equipment. They wanted to make bags for Olympians and sent e-mails to U.S. outfitter…
Riverside To Close Cut/Sew Factory, Laying Off 140 People
MOULTRIE — Rumors that a major change was in the making for Riverside Manufacturing Co., a mainstay garment manufacturer and employer in Moultrie since 1911, were verified Tuesday. Some 140 employees will lose their…
Medicines Made in India Set Off Safety Worries
NEW DELHI — India, the second-largest exporter of over-the-counter and prescription drugs to the United States, is coming under increased scrutiny by American regulators for safety lapses, falsified drug test results and…
Manufacturing Renaissance Real, Maybe Not What You Think
America’s heavy manufacturing was once a source of national pride. Think of Rosie the Riveter posters during World War II or the huge post-war factories that shaped skylines of cities like Cleveland and Pittsburgh.…
Senate Bill Would Benefit Manufacturing
Sen. Sharon Brown and Kennewick Mayor Steve Young hope a proposed pilot program will help the Tri-Cities and other areas draw in more manufacturers.
Together, they came up with an idea that would allow…
Foxconn To Begin Manufacturing TVs in U.S. Soon?
Foxconn looks likely to begin manufacturing large-screen TVs in the US soon
Last month the company's chairman, Terry Gou, said the manufacturing giant was "studying the feasibility" of opening a display manufacturing plant in the US, but…
