Made in China for us: Air pollution tied to exports
Study finds blowback causes extra day per year of ozone smog in LA.
Chinese air pollution blowing across the Pacific Ocean is often caused by the manufacturing of goods for export to the U.S. and Europe,…
Why it's Time to Unleash Manufacturing Innovation
It is time to put a tired idea to bed. Not long ago, people were predicting the demise of manufacturing. They said that manufacturing was a relic of the past, that the service sector alone could grow an economy and…
Why House Democrats Might Kill Obama's Big Trade Deal
January 11, 2014
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama's international trade agenda is dead in the water if he doesn't do a better job engaging with Democrats in Congress, and his administration appears to be getting that message, Democrats…
House Democrats Balk At Efforts By Obama, Boehner On Controversial Pacific Trade Deal
January 9, 2014WASHINGTON -- House Democrats balked Thursday at a bill designed to clear congressional hurdles for President Barack Obama's controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact. By refusing to put forward…
Tracking The ‘Manufacturing Jobs For America’ Campaign
In late 2013, U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) announced the creation of the “Manufacturing Jobs for America” initiative, which aims to “train Washington’s focus on manufacturing jobs.”
The initiative, with 22 backers in the…
Manufacturing Jobs for America
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) led a group of 22 U.S. senators Tuesday in the launch of a campaign designed to train Washington’s focus on manufacturing jobs.
The Manufacturing Jobs…
Construction Industry Experienced Best Month since 2006
The ADP and Moody's Analytics job report shows that December was the strongest month in 2013 and the construction industry experienced its best month since 2006.
According to the report released today by payroll company ADP and…
Made in USA. Are You Sure?
Including a prominent “Made in America” label on a product or in advertising can be an effective marketing tool. As unemployment in the United States remains a concern, some consumers may actively seek out American-made goods.…
Turn America’s Job Prospects Around Through Reshoring
Workers at a Foxconn plant assemble electronic circuit boards (AFP)
Reversing a Decade of Job Losses
What does a manufacturer do when it’s struggling with excessive costs? One of the most common reactions in recent years has been…
The Street Aesthetic of New York City
Florida is a responsive WordPress theme suitable for multipurpose websites such as a business website or an agency website. It has a stylish minimal layout and comes equipped with custom post types to create portfolios, highlight content, showcase…
