Apr 04 FDA finds sterility issues at factory that manufactured eyedrops linked to injuries, deaths By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Recalled eyedrops made at the plant have been linked to 68 bacterial infections in the U.S., including three deaths and eight cases of vision loss. The outbreak is considered particularly worrisome because the bacteria driving it is resistant to standard… Continue reading
Dec 05 U.S., EU agree to intensify talks over ‘green subsidies’ dispute By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The United States and European Union have agreed to intensify talks to resolve EU concerns over major subsidies for American companies contained in a U.S. clean energy law. Continue reading
Sep 07 Central California keeps on trucking with new manufacturing and transportation jobs By Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado A plan to transform the region into a destination for manufacturing and transportation jobs is getting a boost. Continue reading
May 31 Analysis: How firearm manufacturers influence American gun culture, in 6 charts By Michael Siegel, The Conversation The United States is saturated with guns, and has become a lot more so over the past decade. Continue reading
May 06 WATCH: Biden announces boost to local firms in 3D printing By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden is set to announce that five major U.S. manufacturers have made commitments to boost their reliance on small and medium American firms for 3D printing. Continue reading
Feb 08 WATCH: Biden touts electric vehicle charging plant to be built in Tennessee By Associated Press President Joe Biden is celebrating the announcement that an Australian electric vehicle charging company will establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Tennessee, calling it "great news" for American workers and "for the planet."… Continue reading
Jul 28 WATCH: Biden speaks about efforts to strengthen U.S. manufacturing By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden checked out the big rigs at a Pennsylvania truck factory on Wednesday and promised workers that his policies would reshape the U.S economy for the working class. Continue reading
Jul 26 Watch 7:43 The manufacturing sector needs workers. Training high schoolers could help fill that void By Paul Solman Even as the U.S. labor picture improves, the manufacturing sector is still struggling with a shortage of workers and raw materials. An analysis by Deloitte found that over two million manufacturing jobs will be unfilled through 2030. Economic correspondent Paul… Continue watching
Jun 08 Watch 3:45 Efforts to counter China’s growing influence draw broad support in Congress The Biden administration announced it's taking a series of steps to ensure the U.S. had secure access to key products, many of which are manufactured overseas, as the U.S. Senate is poised to pass sweeping bipartisan legislation intended to address… Continue watching
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. Continue reading