More on Economy
No More Russian Engines on American Rockets
Nov 13, 2014
Column
An invisible battle is raging between those who believe the U.S. military should rely only on secure defense suppliers and those who are willing to turn a blind eye, in the interest of globalization, to the dangers of foreign dependence. Despite...
Making headway with America’s maritime industry
Mar 26, 2014
Column
Those searching for signs of hope in the U.S. economy need look no further than an industry too often taken for granted — the American maritime industry. In the midst of a renaissance that is creating jobs and leading an American economic recovery,...
Congressman Warns of Consequences from Shrinking U.S. Flagged Shipping Fleet
Aug 6, 2013
Column
For centuries, the world’s oceans have been an influential force. They have forged industrial strength, enhanced security, established connectivity and contributed to science and research. As long as there are oceans, national and global interests...
Lawmaker defends 'essential' shipping law
Jul 30, 2013
Column
The maritime industry has been a pillar of the economy for as long as shipping vessels have delivered goods and commodities to American shores. In no small part, the Jones Act has been the engine driving this success for nearly a century, requiring...
Hunter statement on President’s port address
Jul 25, 2013
Press Release
Washington DC—U.S. Representative Duncan Hunter, chairman of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, made the following statement regarding President Obama’s economic speech at the Jacksonville Port Authority: “The President is...
Hunter Statement on Lockheed Martin’s San Diego Workforce Reduction
Jul 10, 2012
Press Release
Washington, D.C. —Congressman Duncan Hunter, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, was notified by Lockheed Martin today that the company will reduce its workforce by 740 employees—with 32 layoffs targeting employees in San Diego. The...
Representatives Bilbray, Hunter Introduce Bipartisan ‘Buy American’ Resolution in Anticipation of National Independence Day
Jun 25, 2012
Press Release
Washington, D.C. —In 1960, manufacturing accounted for 28 percent of jobs in the United States. Today, manufacturing accounts for only 9 percent of jobs. This dramatic decrease has limited job opportunities for all Americans. Worse yet, with the...
Let's Put California Back on Track
Jun 5, 2012
Column
With every election comes a choice. Now that the June 5 California state-wide Primary is here, San Diegans have a decision to make and the contrast in choices could not be clearer. One option is stamping the codependent relationship between the...
The Real Unemployment Rate
May 9, 2012
Column
At first glance, the latest jobs report for the month of April shows some promising signs: 115,000 jobs created and a lower official unemployment rate, albeit only by one-tenth of a percent. Unfortunately, things are not always what they seem and,...
Hunter Statement on April Jobs Report
May 4, 2012
Press Release
Washington, D.C. —Today, Congressman Duncan Hunter, sponsor of H.R. 4128, the Real Unemployment Calculation Act in the House of Representatives, released the following statement on the national unemployment report for the month of April: “In order...
