Gov. Roemer to Host 'Made in America' Yankee Swap

Manchester, NH– Governor Charles E. “Buddy” Roemer's campaign today announced a "Made in America Yankee Swap" at Roemer's headquarters in Manchester this upcoming Monday, January 9, at 12:30pm.
 
"Made in America is at the heart of my economic policy," said Roemer. "America, unlike our rivals, has no trade strategy. Our President should begin with three actions: (1) Revoke Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China; (2) Have the Treasury Department officially designate China as a currency manipulator; and (3) Pass the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act to give American industries the means to fight back."

"China is the worst trade aggressor in the world," Roemer continued. "A black hole for American jobs, a security threat. Our president needs to lead by taking these three minimum steps. He won't. I will."
 
NH State Director Chris Buck said the event gives supporters, staff and any interested media who want to attend a chance to unwind and enjoy the holiday season with Presidential candidate Buddy Roemer.
 
In traditional Yankee Swap fashion, gifts should be no more than $15 in value, should be made in the United States, and will be exchanged based on numbers drawn at the event. Hot cider, coffee and donuts will be served. The address is 66 Hanover St., Suite 200, Manchester, NH 03101, and the office telephone is 603-782-4812. This event is free and open to the public, media may participate in the Yankee Swap, and attendees are encouraged to RSVP to Chris.Buck@BuddyRoemer.com.

Governor Buddy Roemer is a four-term Congressman and former Governor of Louisiana. He is known for refusing PAC and special interest money, implementing campaign finance reform, turning around Louisiana’s failing economy and cutting the state’s unemployment rate in half in just four years. Roemer is a candidate for President of the United States. His website is www.BuddyRoemer.com.

McCotter - 84 House Reps: Obama, Get tough on China

84 House Members Issue Letter to Obama

Washington – In reaction to Chinese President Hu’s state visit to the White House, U.S. Representatives Mike Michaud (ME) and Thaddeus G. McCotter (MI) today joined in a bi-partisan letter to President Obama requesting his direct ascertainment to the Chinese President that continued violations of international trade law and World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments will not be tolerated.

Rep. Michaud said, “China’s disregard for its WTO membership directly hurts the U.S. economy and impedes our ability to recover from the economic downturn.  After ten years in the WTO, it is time for China to start playing by the rules.  My colleagues and I want President Obama to convey to President Hu that we will no longer turn a blind eye to their consistent violations of international trade law.”

“The PRC must stop cheating to compete and start playing by the rules of international commerce," said Rep. McCotter.

To view the Michaud-McCotter letter to President Obama, please click here.

NRN - Must Reads from November 24, 2010

• The Fed's growing malaise
• Cartoon of the day, "The Empty Suit"
• Harry Reid's union payback…
• George Will: A Senator looks back to the future
• China, Russia quit dollar
• New governors can lead states to prosperity
• The Fred Upton voting record
• Time to eliminate federal funding for presidential campaigns
• Stossel: A Lost Thanksgiving Lesson
• Assembly pushes to oust Ahmadinejad?
• Awaiting the savior!
• Conservatives share blame for TSA's 'freedom fondle'

Read more at NetRightDaily.com.



CEI Daily - Auto Industry Jobs, Chinese High-Speed Rail, and Alcoholic Energy Drinks

Auto Industry Jobs

Last week, President Obama announced that since "GM and Chrysler emerged from bankruptcy, the industry has created more than 75,000 new jobs.”

Director of the Center for Investors and Entrepreneurs John Berlau says that Obama's logic is a bit off, even if his math isn't. 

"The problem for Obama is that whether we’re talking about 60,000 or 80,000 additional jobs, this figure includes U.S. jobs created by all manufacturers — foreign and domestic. As Sam Foster wrote in the Daily Caller, 'That means Toyota jobs, Hyundai jobs, Ford jobs or any other job creation from an automaker so long as they were residing in America.' And it is of course very good news, as well as a tribute to the quality of America’s labor force, that foreign auto and auto parts makers want to hire here. The trend seems to be growing, as BMW recently announced it would hire 1000 new workers at its plant in South Carolina. But it is very difficult to attribute this new hiring by foreign firms to the U.S. government’s bailout and takeover of our domestic dinosaurs."

Chinese High-Speed Rail Advocates of high-speed rail point to Chinese investment in high-speed rail projects as evidence that the U.S. should also invest. Policy Analyst Marc Scribner points out that Chinese rail projects aren't as successful railfans would have you believe. "I’m sorry (not really) if this bursts anybody’s bubble, but China’s massive investments in high-speed rail and infrastructure in general are starting to worry the communist country’s national think tank, the China Academy of Science to the State Council. The Academy issued a report that found, at current investment and estimated ridership, the trains will never collect enough in fares to repay the initial construction loans."

Alcoholic Energy Drinks

Four Loko is removing caffeine and other stimulants from their drinks. 

Listen to a CEI Podcast on alcoholic energy drinks featuring Baylen Linnekin, author of the recent CEI On Point “Extreme Refreshment Crackdown: The FDA’s Misguided Campaign Against Alcohol Energy Drinks.”



CEI Daily - French Pensions, Porn Regulations, and Chinese Energy Subsidies

French Pensions

The French are still protesting government efforts to raise the retirement age. The Young Turks' Ana Kasparian argues that Americans should emulate the French and "fight for their rights."

Communications Coordinator Lee Doren criticizes Ms. Kasparian's argument.

"[Kasparian] says nothing about the sustainability of the system. Instead, she seems to be thrilled that these people are 'fighting for their rights.' Does she ever consider that the money has to come from somewhere, which results in it just being other people’s money?

As will most Leftist ideas, there is no consideration whatsoever about whether the policy works. To Ana, she certainly feels good about it, and with the Left that is all that matters."

Porn Regulations Liberal media outlets are joining the campaign for condom mandates in the porn industry. Policy Analyst Michelle Minton debunks claims that porn stars who don't use condoms are endangering the public by discouraging condom use. "It is not the porn industry’s responsibility to teach anything to anyone. They make films and money. We can call them artists, or business people, and though some may release instructional videos, it isn’t fair to label them as custodians of anyone’s sexual decisions.  It may be interesting to examine possible correlations between behavior and viewing habits, but even a evident connection would not make actors, directors, or producers culpable for that behavior."

Chinese Energy Subsidies

Sun Guoshun, the first secretary of the Chinese embassy in Washington, D.C., is quoted as saying, “It is the consensus of the international community that renewable energy is not in a position to compete with fossil fuel energy. So if you’re not going to subsidize renewable energy, there will be no renewable energy.”

Senior Fellow Marlo Lewis says that the U.S. should take Guoshun's statement as a sign to stop subsidizing renewable energy--not as an indication that they should ramp up subsidies to compete with China.

"Today, 'progressives' warn that China will 'eat our lunch' in the 'clean tech race' unless we aggressively subsidize domestic manufacturers of wind turbines, solar panels, and the like, to counter China’s clean-tech subsidies, which, we are told, constitute 'unfair' trade practices. If there is any consistency in these discussions, it is that subsidies are always either good or bad, fair or unfair, depending on whether they rig the market for 'our' companies or 'their' companies."