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Apropos Quote: The most formidable weapon against errors of every kind is reason. - Thomas Paine
Thursday, 01 December 2011 09:33
If every American spent $64 on something made in America, we could create 200,000 jobs right now.That might sound like a lot to spend until we heard that the average American spends $700 on Christmas or holiday gifts.
So where will you spend your money this year?
that make giftable products in the United States, from Slinky to Wilson Footballs to Yankee Candle to Tom Bihn bags to Room & Board furniture to Jelly Belly. They're still adding companies to the list, which is far from comprehensive. that West Virginia company's president spoke at Netroots Nation last summer. which makes some of its shoes in the U. S.
The ABC list includes a number of products made by union workers, but you often can't tell. offer a list of products they make.
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