[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 136 (Friday, October 4, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1438]
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                       NATIONAL MANUFACTURING DAY

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 4, 2013

  Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on National Manufacturing Day to 
recognize the importance of manufacturing in the great Commonwealth of 
Kentucky, and specifically in the Sixth Congressional District.
  With over 212,000 manufacturing jobs, manufacturing employs 12 
percent of Kentucky's workers.
  Manufacturers are drawn to Kentucky because of the highly educated 
workforce, diverse economy, and relatively low energy costs. These 
factors contribute to the Bluegrass Region consistently ranking in the 
Top Ten by Forbes Magazine as one of ``Best places to Start a 
Business.''
  My district is home to great manufacturers such as Toyota, Lexmark, 
Double Star, Big Ass Fans, 3M, and Hitachi. These employers make 
important contributions to both the local and national economies, while 
creating thousands of jobs for my constituents back home.
  To promote policies that help American manufacturers, I have joined 
the Congressional Manufacturing Caucus. In Congress, I remain focused 
on advancing an agenda that promotes economic growth, and increasing 
the competitiveness of our manufacturers will always be central to that 
goal.

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