Metalcasters lobby for pro-manufacturing legislation.
Press Release Summary:
More than 100 U.S. metalcasters visited Washington, D.C. to attend the 2009 Metalcasting Industry Government Affairs Conference. Attendees heard from U.S. Congressmen and policy experts on key industry issues and met with their members of Congress to discuss the impact pending laws will have on their business and the industry. Issues discussed included card check, cap-and-trade legislation, health care reform, and mandated leave benefits.
Original Press Release:
Metalcasters Lobby for Pro-Manufacturing Legislation at 2009 Metalcasting Industry Government Affairs Conference
Schaumburg, Ill... More than 100 U.S. metalcasters visited Washington, D.C. to attend the 2009 Metalcasting Industry Government Affairs Conference, which was held May 4-5 at the Capitol Hilton, Washington D.C.
Attendees heard from U.S. Congressmen and policy experts on key industry issues and met with their members of Congress to discuss the impact pending laws will have on their business and our industry. The issues discussed included card check, cap-and-trade legislation, health care reform and mandated leave benefits.
The two-day event featured presentations from Dr. Peter Morici, economist from the Univ. of Maryland, who provided an overview of the 2009 Economic Outlook and the role of the new Administration in fixing the economy. Attendees also had the opportunity to hear from several members of the U.S. Congress, including the ranking member of the Budget Committee, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX), and newly-elected Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY). Congressman Guthrie is the first metalcaster in more than a decade to serve in the U.S. Congress.
"These are challenging times for all metalcasters and a very critical time to be reaching out to our elected officials," said Steve Reynolds, AFS president. "The Congressional meetings are an important part of our industry outreach efforts and we were very pleased to have good dialogue with some of the key lawmakers to help move our industry and our economy forward."
"Thanks to the many industry members who joined us in Washington. Their presence made a difference and helped paint a well-informed picture of the state of our industry for members of the U.S. Congress," noted Leonard Cordaro, NADCA vice chairman.
For more information on the 2009 Metalcasting Industry Government Affairs Conference, contact Stephanie Salmon, Metalcasting Industry Government Affairs Washington Office, at 202/842-4864 or ss@wafed.com. The 2010 Metalcasting Industry Government Affairs Conference will be held May 5-7, 2010 at the J.W. Marriott Hotel, Washington, D.C.
Headquartered in Schaumburg, Ill., AFS is a not-for-profit technical and management society that has existed since 1896 to provide and promote knowledge and services that strengthen the metalcasting industry for the ultimate benefit of its customers and society.
Headquartered in Wheeling, Ill., NADCA represents the world's most effective die casters creating the world's best products. The organization serves as the voice of the die casting industry, promoting growth and enhancing its members' ability to compete domestically in the global marketplace.
Dr. Peter Morici, Ph.D., Professor with the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the Univ. of Maryland, provided an overview of the current global economic crisis and what businesses and individuals can expect in the coming year and beyond at the 2009 Metalcasting Industry Government Affairs Conference.
