Check Out John Carney's Proposed "Made In America" Act - America Star Label

(WDEL 1150AM) Carl Kenefsky reports ~ Carney looks to create America Star Label

Congressman John Carney wants manufacturers to produce more products in the United States, and wants you to buy them. As a result, Carney has introduced the Made in America Act. "This is a made in America content labeling bill, that would enable companies to affix an America Star label, so it'll be a tool for consumers, and an incentive, and a reward for producers," says Carney. The America Star label would be similar to the Energy Star labels now affixed to energy efficient appliances.
Carney says the initiative will benefit consumers, and the overall economy as well. "If we're going to continue to be the strong country that we've been, and support middle class jobs, and higher income, we've got to make things here. We've got to make things here that are purchased by American consumers, and we also have to really work hard to export those products overseas."

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  - - I think he hit the nail on the head..We need more American made products and America needs the jobs...Great Job.. Congressman John Carney!

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  - - I think this would likely influence consumer decision.s I would look for it if it was a product I want but it would still need to be competitive in terms of quality and in most instances price. Also, what is "American Made?" Is it 80% made in America? 60%? Would it be a ok for a foreign owned company to get the label if they created a certain number of jobs? But I like the concept.

  
  

  1. Text of H.R. 2664: Made in America Act of 2013 (Introduced version ...

     www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/113/hr2664/text‎

     3 days ago - (1) IN GENERAL- The Secretary shall by rule establish such America Star labels as the Secretary considers appropriate, including the content ...

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