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Roger Simmermaker is the author of "How Americans Can Buy American: The Power of Consumer Patriotism." He also writes "Buy American Mention of the Week" articles for his website, and is a member of the Machinists Union and National Writers Union. Roger has been a frequent guest on Fox News, CNN and MSNBC and has been quoted in the USA Today, Wall Street Journal and US News & World Report, among many other publications.
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Old Country Store, old-fashioned values

by Roger Simmermaker -- Whenever you walk into a Cracker Barrel Old Country Store restaurant, the first thing you'll run into is their "Made in USA" display of all American-made products. And more…

Stopping the American cash drain

by Roger Simmermaker -- I always get a puzzled look when I ask people (usually when giving a speech) how many like to buy American-made products whenever possible, and then follow up more…

Re-thinking re-shoring

by Roger Simmermaker -- Everyone has heard of outsourcing and offshoring, but not everyone realizes the negative economic consequences to the nation that result from the closing of domestic manufacturing plants and more…

Food, drink that doesn't arrive from overseas

by Roger Simmermaker -- There's a lot of talk these days about how America should not be dependent on foreign oil, but what about independence from imported beverages? Isn't that just as more…

Getting apparel from that important 3%

by Roger Simmermaker -- It''s an unfortunate fact that around 97 percent of all the apparel purchased in America comes from outside the country, but you can buy American apparel and accessories more…

Pondering Walmart's patriotic pledge

by Roger Simmermaker -- Walmart, the nation's biggest retailer and largest employer, recently juiced the headlines with the announcement that it will stock its shelves with $50 billion of American-made merchandise over more…

Charlie Wilson was right

by Roger Simmermaker -- You've probably heard the expression "What have you done for me lately?" Well, when it comes to our economy and specifically to American companies in the automobile industry, more…

Ford's bold moves produce payoff

by Roger Simmermaker -- Few companies in any industry have taken such bold moves as Ford. And fortunately, for this American company and the American people as well, its persistence in swimming more…

Boot company gives economy kick

by Roger Simmermaker -- With the ranks of American manufacturing jobs wearing thin these days, one way to stand up for an American industry that is in danger of extinction is by more…

Letting patriots have economy's steering wheel

by Roger Simmermaker -- Buying American is in a strong comeback mode. From the airwaves, to the water cooler, to social media, people are talking about the return of jobs and manufacturing more…