Lawmakers Push Government: Buy American Flags From Domestic Companies
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Lawmakers in the House of Representatives are renewing a push to stop the federal government from buying and flying American flags made outside the country.
A bipartisan group of House legislators led by Iowa Democrat Rep. Bruce Braley introduced the “All-American Flag Act,” which would require the government to only buy flags from domestic companies, this month.
It’s believed that about $3.6 million dollars worth of American flags are imported every year, $3.3 million worth coming from China.
It’s believed that about $3.6 million dollars worth of American flags are imported every year, $3.3 million worth coming from China.
Read more at Business Insider: http://www.businessinsider.com/american-flags-china-made-lawmakers-2013-6
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