Obama Statement on Vise-Grip Plant Closing
Sep 04, 09:31 AM CST
Senator Obama released this statement regarding the closing of the Vise-Grip plant in DeWitt:
“My heart goes out to the workers and families affected by the closing of the Vise-Grip plant in DeWitt, NE. Today’s news is a painful reminder not only of the challenges America faces in our global economy, but of George Bush’s failed economic policies. I refuse to accept that we have to stand idly by while workers watch their jobs get shipped overseas. That’s why as President, I will end tax breaks for companies that ship jobs over seas, and reward tax credits to companies that create good full-time jobs with good benefits for our workers right here in the United States. Additionally, I will bring good jobs to the United States by making long-term investments in education, training, and workforce development, so that as Americans we can leverage our strengths to create new high-wage jobs. Today more than ever, we need a president who knows the fight for America’s workers is the fight for America’s future. And that’s a fight I intend to have if elected President.”
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