Ten U.S. Senators Write to President Urging Creation of National Manufacturing Policy

Lorain Business Journal - In the letter, the senators called for a “multi-industry strategy to propel job and economic growth, one that deploys federal resources and private-public partnerships to promote emerging manufacturing opportunities.” Elements of an integrated policy strategy include “developing a highly skilled and productive workforce, investing in new and emerging technologies, ensuring stable capital markets, providing support for communities in transition, strengthening infrastructure, improving market access for U.S. exports, and fostering entrepreneurial talent.”

The letter was signed by Brown and Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.; Christopher Dodd, D-Conn.; Olympia Snowe, R-Maine; Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich.; Thad Cochran, R-Miss.; Jack Reed, D-R.I.; Carl Levin, D-Mich.; Bob Casey, D-Pa.; Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M.; and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I.

The senators expressed support for the basic approach laid out in the Obama Administration’s framework for revitalizing American manufacturing.  To read the full letter, click here.