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FACT SHEET: President Obama’s Blueprint to Support U.S. Manufacturing Jobs, Discourage Outsourcing, and Encourage Insourcing

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

In his State of the Union address, President Obama laid out a Blueprint for an America Built to Last, encouraging companies to create manufacturing jobs in the United States. Here's the Administration's Fact Sheet on the proposals to support American manufacturing.

President's Jobs Council Presents 2011 Year-End Report

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

The President's Jobs Council has released its 2011 year-end report, Road Map to Renewal. It includes recommendations for revitalizing manufacturing, improving education, spurring innovation and creating jobs -- all important elements of long-term economic growth and competitiveness.

Jobs Council Releases Interim Report to the President

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

The President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness has released “Taking Action, Building Confidence,” an interim report to the President. This report includes a series of proposals to accelerate job creation over the next five years as part of the nation’s overall jobs agenda.

The Manufacturing Mandate - A National Manufacturing Strategy to Help Rebuild and Strengthen the U.S. Manufacturing Sector

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

President Obama Announces Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit Recipients

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Today at the White House, President Obama announced the award of $2.3 billion in Recovery Act Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits (MTC) for clean energy manufacturing projects across the United States. One hundred eighty three projects in 43 states received the funding. The MTC provides a 30% credit for investments in new, expanded, or re-equipped advanced energy manufacturing projects. The President urged Congress to provide an additional $5 billion for the program.

Obama Administration Releases Manufacturing Framework

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Obama Administration released "A Framework for Revitalizing American Manufacturing." The report attempts to analyze the cost drivers in each step of the manufacturing process and suggests a framework for designing appropriate government support.

DoE Announces First Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program Recipients

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:59:00 EST

June 23, 2009 - The Department of Energy announced $8 billion in loans to Ford, Nissan, and Tesla Motors as part of its $25 billion Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing loan program.

Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce National Competitiveness Investment Act

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EST

September 27, 2006 - A bipartisan coalition of Senators have introduced the National Competitiveness Investment Act, legislation to boost American economic competitiveness and retain our lead in innovative technology. The bill aims to substantially increase research investment; strengthen educational opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics from elementary through graduate school; and develop an innovation infrastructure.

Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI Study Creates Model For Measuring Innovation in Manufacturing

Thu, 17 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EST

August 17, 2006 - Manfacturers Alliance/MAPI study provides a unique model of the main determinants of product and process innovation for the U.S. manufacturing sector.

AMT President Writes House Appropriations Subcommittee Chair in Support of MEP

Thu, 18 May 2006 00:00:00 EST

May 17, 2006 - AMT President John B. Byrd III wrote House Appropriations Science, State, Justice, Commerce and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Frank Wolf (R-VA) in support of increased funding for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program. 

Government funding for manufacturing R&D programs, including MEP, is a top government relations priority for AMT.

AMT Supports Full Federal Funding Of MEP & ATP Programs

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST

AMT continues to work for FY2006 federal funding of the MEP and ATP programs.