U.S. Manufacturing and the Economy
John Engler talked about his upcoming testimony for the House Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade entitled "The Export Administration Act: A Review of Outstanding Policy Co…
303 viewsJohn Engler talked about his upcoming testimony for the House Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade entitled "The Export Administration Act: A Review of Outstanding Policy Co…
303 viewsIndustry experts and public officials testified on the need for greater infrastructure investment and the role that such investment could play in economic recovery. Among the areas they disc…
753 viewsWalter Isaacson moderated a discussion on educational performance. Participants spoke about educational testing standards, performance by minority and disadvantaged students, the economic im…
170 viewsA panel discussion was held on free trade agreements. According to data cited by panel members, the impact of free trade is positive. Despite this data, perceptions of free trade agreements …
75 viewsSecretary Carlos Gutierrez talked about the latest Labor Department report which indicated the third consecutive month of job losses. He was introduced by former Governor Engler. Topics incl…
158 viewsCommissioner Schneider announced new data on the achievement of U.S. high school students from the 2005 National Assessment of Educational Progress as shown in the report, “The Nation’s Repo…
85 viewsVice President Cheney spoke at a breakfast meeting of the National Association of Manufacturers. In his remarks he talked about the state of the economy, tax policy, the president’s budget p…
64 viewsJohn Engler announced the new policy and legislative agenda of the National Association of Manufacturers for the 110th Congress. The group seeks a more comprehensive approach to sustaining e…
38 viewsThe participants talked with reporters about new recommendations for changes in the American education system to improve the standard of living and secure economic gains made by U.S. workers…
95 viewsThe National Association of Manufacturers released an annual Labor Day Report of the past year’s economic trends for the American worker. Among the issues addressed were improvements in fore…
39 viewsWitnesses testified about possible changes to House ethics rules governing gifts of travel from private sources. Among the topics they addressed were types and functions of trips taken by me…
120 viewsThe Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on defective products and corporate accountability. Lawyers for plaintiffs in liability lawsuits, consumer advocates, and manufacturing industry…
5,447 viewsA panel discussion was held on a conservative state of the union. The panelists spoke about conservative priorities for 2006 in areas including the economy, defense, ethics, government, and …
63 viewsSenators and other witnesses testified about ways to strengthen laws governing lobbying. Topics included disclosure, the status of former lawmakers, improper influence, the role of the congr…
144 viewsThe Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing on the appointment of Judge John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated after the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist.…
722 viewsOn the eve of the national Labor Day holiday, business leaders talk to reporters about the state of the economy, workforce issues, business concerns, as well as recent studies on employment …
35 viewsFormer Governor Engler talked about the National Association of Manufacturers' support for the nomination of Judge John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court. He talked about Judge Roberts’s qua…
73 viewsAt a day-long forum on energy policy, participants talked about proposed energy legislation, energy efficiency issues, production and conservation, as well as the use of alternate energy sou…
59 viewsWitnesses testified about S. 852, proposed legislation that would set up a trust fund to compensate victims of asbestos exposure.
142 viewsWitnesses testified about providing compensation for workers with occupational exposure to asbestos. Among the topics they addressed were the costs of compensation and health care, problems …
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