Help with anti-Bush research

[jeter]

Okay I think I figured out a way to go after Bush in 2004 in the Industrial States.

First, we attack the tariffs (on steel, wood, agriculture, etc) we say that this policy has led to an increase in costs to the manufacturing sector. Especially the auto (and parts) industry which saw its cost rise. Also, housing (where the costs has risen due to high lumber tariffs) and food.

Second, we attack the GOP congress for tax breaks to companies that send jobs overseas. I need some information on this. What laws have been enacted by Congress that has given tax breaks or subsidies to companies that do buisness in other countries.

Third, we juxtapose these facts with all the manufacturing jobs lost in the United States. 3 million so far. And the costs to such industries.

After we make that case, we make a second argument in favor of a "New Industrial Strategy" that would:
a) protect American jobs.
b) boost the efficiency and productivity of US industry without losing US jobs.
c) increase standard of living at home.

I think this would help us in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ohio, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee, and a few other southern states where this is becoming a big issue.

[ozymandius]

1. re: tax breaks to companies that send jobs overseas

Consider the contents of the reconciliation bill that was passed, establishing the Department of Homeland Security, lawsuit protections for Eli Lily pharmaceuticals and tax breaks for companies that send jobs overseas.

I recall Dick Armey stating that this provision was necessary to keep the few manufacturing jobs left in this country here.

You can research this legislation at thomas.gov