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Congresswoman Hochul Offers Amendment That Would Require Department Of Homeland Security To "Make It In America"

Statement

Date: Oct. 12, 2011
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security Government Budget and Spending

Today, the House Committee on Homeland Security met to produce a bill that would provide funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for Fiscal Year 2012.

Congresswoman Hochul offered an amendment to ensure that agencies under the DHS that require their employees to wear uniforms ensure that such uniforms are made in America.

"My amendment provided the Committee with the rare opportunity to enhance security while protecting, and potentially creating, American jobs," said Congresswoman Hochul. "During these times of stubbornly high unemployment, we must do anything we can to create new jobs here in America, thereby giving U.S. workers the opportunity to "Make It In America.' As a strong supporter of U.S. manufacturing, I believe it is our duty to protect American jobs through our support of businesses that manufacture high quality products here in the United States."

After more than five hours of debate and 13 recorded Democratic votes, Congresswoman Hochul's amendment was one of only two Democratic votes successfully adopte


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