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"Buy America"
A Chequer-Board of Nights and Days — Via Dan Drezner , we learn that protectionism has returned to the steel industry. This should surprise no one; remember that in the Bush Administration's first term, the steel industry sought--and got--tariffs placed on imported steel that it swore would only be necessary for a short while until the industry was able to recover from tough times. The industry asked the Administration to forget that it habitually sought tariffs for over 30 years prior to its request and the Administration readily agreed. And now, despite the industry's promises that it would not have to ask for ...

“Buy America”
RedState: Conservative News and Community — ... Via Dan Drezner, we learn that protectionism has returned to the steel industry. This should surprise no one; remember that in the Bush Administration’s first term, the steel industry sought–and got–tariffs placed on imported steel that it swore would only be necessary for a short while until the industry was able to recover from tough times. The industry asked the Administration to forget that it habitually sought tariffs for over 30 years prior to its request and the Administration readily agreed. And now, despite the industry’s promises that it would ...

The Bill Richardson Debacle: An Epic Fail For Obama
Pajamas Media — ... , but since the president-elect seems determined to choose his commerce secretary from the ranks of government rather than from the ranks of those who actually have firsthand experience with, you know, commerce , I’m not optimistic on this front. It would also be nice to have a commerce secretary who can give some straight talk to the rent-seekers in the private sector and economic micromanagers in the governmental sector. We’ve learned that the steel industry is seeking protection from foreign competition and that the incoming Obama administration ...