Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley on April 2nd kicked off a two week tour of Oregon manufacturing facilities with a tour of Vigor Industrial and a roundtable discussion with Portland area manufacturing businesses
The “Made in Oregon” tour is a chance for Senator Merkley to hear directly from Oregon businesses about what is working for Oregon’s manufacturers, their challenges, and what policies can help retain and grow jobs here in Oregon and across America.
“ If we don’t build things here in America, we won’t have a middle class in America ,” said Merkley . “ Oregon has some shining examples of manufacturing facilities, but the reality is that we need more manufacturing jobs here in America. I’m excited to spend the next two weeks traveling around the state, hearing from businesses about how we can move forward, build a brighter future, and put Oregonians to work. ”
As a member of the Senate Manufacturing Caucus, Senator Merkley is committed to finding solutions to increase manufacturing in America while working to end unfair trade practices that hurt domestic manufacturing. America has made progress in key areas but Senator Merkley believes the future of our nation depends on the health of American manufacturing.
During today’s roundtable with Portland area businesses, Senator Merkley heard from local businesses on how it can support manufacturing in America.
They include:
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Source: vigorindustrial, April 5, 2012