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Nation Jan 03

Why Biden cited national security concerns as he blocked a Japanese bid to buy U.S. Steel

By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn

Nation Jan 03

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America is preparing for a manufacturing renaissance. Will there be enough workers?

Previously, we took viewers inside a community college program that is training the manufacturing workers of tomorrow. In the second part of our coverage, we hear from employers about their efforts to recruit new talent and whether a manufacturing renaissance…

By Paul Solman, Ryan Connelly Holmes

Education Jan 02

forging
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Community colleges gear up to train workers for America’s proposed manufacturing future

In the next decade, millions of manufacturing jobs will open up in the U.S. as workers retire. Meanwhile, the sector is also supposed to add more jobs with help from federal subsidies. But by some current estimates, only half of…

By Paul Solman, Ryan Connelly Holmes

Nation Apr 23

The Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Long war in Ukraine highlights need for U.S. Army to modernize ammo production

The invasion of Ukraine revealed that the U.S. stockpile of 155 mm shells and those of European allies were unprepared to support a major and ongoing conventional land war, sending them scrambling to bolster production.

By Marc Levy, Associated Press

Economy Nov 09

American manufacturer General Electric to divide into 3 public companies

It is the culmination of an arduous, years-long reshaping of a symbol of American manufacturing might that could signal the end of conglomerates as a whole.

By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press

Nov 01

U.S. manufacturing growth slows in October amid supply chain issues

By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

U.S. companies had been particularly impacted by a rise in COVID cases in many Southeast Asian countries where much of the production of semiconductors for autos and other products takes place.

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May 01

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Roads to Recovery: How the pandemic is accelerating workforce training

By Christopher Booker, Sam Weber

For decades, manufacturers in the U.S. have warned of a massive skills gap: There just aren't enough new skilled workers to make up for older ones who are retiring. In this installment of our series, "Roads to Recovery," NewsHour Weekend’s…

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Apr 12

WATCH: Biden tells execs U.S. needs to invest, lead in computer chips

By Tom Krisher, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press

President Joe Biden used a virtual meeting with corporate leaders about a global shortage of semiconductors to push for his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan.

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Mar 01

U.S. manufacturing activity jumps to 3-year high

By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

Manufacturers are reportedly benefiting from a shift in spending, with Americans spending money on homes and other projects rather than going out to restaurants or risking shopping indoors.

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Jan 25

WATCH: Biden signs ‘Buy American’ order, pushes for urgent COVID-19 relief

By Josh Boak, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday to boost government buying from U.S. manufacturers, as talks with Congress over a $1.9 trillion stimulus package showed few signs of progress.

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