Opinion Editorials

Dec162013

Open for Business: Reinventing U.S. Economic Development

InnovationInvesting in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP)Open for Business AgendaInvesting in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP)
When companies first try to decide where to locate new facilities and create hundreds of jobs, executives often weigh a number of factors: Will they have access to a workforce with specialized skills? Can they partner with regional universities on advanced research? Are there local networks of parts suppliers available? What kind of infrastructure exists so companies can ship their products all...

Dec142013

Why Immigration Reform Matters

Trade and InvestmentComprehensive Immigration Reform
This week, I visited the “Fast for Families” tent on the National Mall with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to show our support for passing commonsense immigration reform. I was humbled by the courageous men and women we spoke with, who are making a personal sacrifice to end the human suffering they have witnessed as a result of our current immigration system.

Nov272013

Opinion Editorial - LinkedIn - "Driving Exports Is Key to Growing Small Businesses and the American Economy"

Trade and InvestmentOpen for Business AgendaExports
The role of the Department of Commerce is to help set the conditions for U.S. businesses to succeed, grow, and create jobs. Whether that is by providing data that drives a firm’s decision-making process, or granting a patent that helps turn an idea into a company, it is our job to ensure American businesses have the opportunity to thrive.

Oct302013

Opinion Editorial: U-T San Diego, NAFTA Partners Seek to Build on Successes

Trade and InvestmentNorth American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)Gross Domestic Product (GDP)Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
Twenty years ago, the United States, Mexico, and Canada launched a bold experiment known as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which created the largest free trade area in the world. NAFTA removed trade barriers, opened our markets to one another, and allowed for unprecedented regional cooperation on a broad range of security, social, and commercial issues that have benefited each...

Sep122013

Opinion Editorial - The Baltimore Sun - "Giving Americans the Skills to Succeed"

InnovationScience, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)Workforce Development
As two of the newest members of President Barack Obama's cabinet, we've both spent the past few months lending a fresh set of eyes and ears to the opportunities and challenges facing workers and American businesses. One concern facing both communities that requires our full attention and our joint efforts is making sure that every American has the skills needed to succeed in the...

Aug122013

"Essay: Grow Jobs Through Manufacturing and Trade"

Trade and InvestmentTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP)
As President Obama travels across the country discussing how we can achieve a better bargain for the middle class, he’s outlining steps necessary to ensure every American has a good job with a secure future. A strong trade agenda is critical to continuing the progress we’ve made building economic stability and creating jobs. ...

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