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Yarmuth and Michaud Launch Congressional Task Force on Competitiveness
Wednesday December 16, 2009
During the inaugural meeting, the task force agreed to hold bimonthly sessions to focus on crafting education, trade, tax, intellectual property, and broadband/infrastructure policy that will strengthen the American workforce and enhance the global competitiveness of American industries to create jobs nationwide.
“Congressmen Yarmuth and Michaud and the entire Task Force on Competitiveness are dedicating themselves to rebuilding our economy for the long term with a solid foundation of innovation, manufacturing and education. I commend them for their focus on this vital issue and look forward to seeing the product of their work,” said Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus.
Congressmen Yarmuth and Michaud were selected by House leadership to lead this new initiative as part of Congress’ overall effort to grow the economy after last year’s economic crisis.
“For our national security and our economic prosperity, we need a robust manufacturing sector here in the
Future meetings of the Task Force will include guest speakers and the establishment of policy priorities.
Other members of the Task Force include: Rep. Russ Carnahan (MO-3)
Rep. Daniel Lipinski (IL-3) Rep. Eric Massa (NY-29)
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18) Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy (OH-15)
Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30) Rep. Michael Honda (CA-15)
Rep. John Boccieri (OH-16) Rep. Louise Slaughter (NY-28)
Rep. Jason Altmire (PA-4) Rep. Chris Carney (PA-10)
Rep. David Wu (OR-1) Rep. Larry Kissell (NC-08)