S.1 - American Competitiveness Act

A bill to strengthen the economic competitiveness of the United States. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: American Competitiveness Act as introduced.
  • Official: A bill to strengthen the economic competitiveness of the United States. as introduced.

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Harry Reid

D-NV

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1/25/2011--Introduced.Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should: -eliminate tax loopholes that encourage companies to ship American jobs overseas; -expand markets for United States exports; -promote the development of new, innovative products bearing the inscription "Made
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1/25/2011--Introduced.Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should: -eliminate tax loopholes that encourage companies to ship American jobs overseas; -expand markets for United States exports; -promote the development of new, innovative products bearing the inscription "Made in America"; - modernize and improve U.S. highways, bridges, and transit systems; - modernize and upgrade U.S. rail, levees, dams, and ports; - place computers in classrooms; -ensure that U.S. small businesses and households have access to high-speed broadband; - invest in critical new infrastructure; - streamline U.S. regulatory policies.

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