A requirement that most stimulus-funded projects use only U.S.-made gear and goods is shortsighted, knee-jerk protectionism. When the going gets tough, the tough buy local.
'buy American' Provision In Stimulus Bill Makes No Economic Sense
Los Angeles Times - Top News, Los Angeles Times
Sat, 01/31/2009 - 10:00am
Topics: economic crisis economic stimulus economy
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