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Timmons on Fox News' Special Report

"The regulatory environment is the number one competitive threat for American businesses," says NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons on the cost of regulation. Read More ›

November 25, 2014

A Minute in Manufacturing: Manufacturers Need Certainty from Washington

Questions around tax, immigration and energy policy are troubling for American manufacturers. We need clarity and certainty from Washington -- we need Congress to act. Read More ›

Member Focus - The Workforce Issue

The November 2014 issue of Member Focus takes a look at "Manufacturing the Next Generation," insights from Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-GA), and profiles member company Microboard Processing, Inc. Read More ›

November 18, 2014

Manufacturing Day Continues Momentum

Manufacturing Day activities have increased by 800 percent since the inaugural event in 2012, offering new opportunities to provide students and members of the community an up close view of the dynamic, highly skilled jobs available in modern manufacturing. It's not just a day, it's a movement. Read More ›

Powering America

NAM Chairman Doug Oberhelman: "NAM members of all sizes are powering our economy and helping our nation win in a challenging international marketplace. Manufacturing in the United States makes us strong."

$2 Trillion Burden: Government Regulations Hurt Manufacturing

Complying with federal regulations can cost the economy $2 trillion in lost growth annually -- study underscores this regulatory burden—and the extent to which manufacturers bear a disproportionate share of it. Read More ›

October 22, 2014

Poll Confirms Public Opposition to EPA Regulations

Polling data released today by the Partnership for a Better Energy Future (PBEF) finds that Americans have major concerns about the EPA’s proposed greenhouse gas regulations and are unwilling to pay even a dollar more for energy in exchange for these new rules. Read More ›

Overcoming the Manufacturing Skills Gap

Solving the manufacturing skills gap has become a central issue at the local, state and national level. The most successful initiatives are led by manufacturers aligned to speak with one voice about the workforce they need to sustain and grow their operations. Read More ›