[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 18 (Wednesday, February 6, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H399]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


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             PROMOTING MANUFACTURING AND A THRIVING ECONOMY

  (Mr. COLLINS of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise to encourage this body to 
support our Nation's vital manufacturing sector by reducing burdensome 
regulations. Nearly 12 million Americans--almost 10 percent of the 
workforce--are employed directly in manufacturing. During last week's 
district work period, I had the opportunity to visit part of that 
workforce at the Tenneco facility in Hartwell, as well as the SKF 
Industries plant in Flowery Branch. I'm proud of the topnotch work 
being done by Georgia manufacturers. Companies like SKF have been 
recognized for the high level of investment the company places in 
employees. Last month, the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce awarded SKF 
for its employee recognition efforts.
  Manufacturing provides a great opportunity for folks, including those 
in Hartwell and Flowery Branch, to work hard and earn a good living so 
they can provide for their families. We cannot let their livelihood be 
threatened by out-of-control Federal regulations. I stand ready to work 
with my colleagues to promote a reasonable regulatory framework that 
will help manufacturing and our entire economy to thrive.

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