Obama Signs Manufacturing Bill
Airtime: Wed. Aug. 11 2010 | 3:00 PM ET
President Barack Obama discusses the role of manufacturing in the American economy and signs into law the Manufacturing Enhancement Act.

Airtime: Wed. Aug. 11 2010 | 3:00 PM ET
President Barack Obama discusses the role of manufacturing in the American economy and signs into law the Manufacturing Enhancement Act.

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