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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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'Commitment that makes a consumer patriot proud'

by Roger Simmermaker -- It's difficult to buy American-made small kitchen appliances these days, which is why it's refreshing to know that there are companies like Vitamix, whose managers have decided to more…

Instructions for saving a superpower status

by Roger Simmermaker -- Not even 10 percent of working Americans hold factory jobs, which pales in comparison to the nearly 33 percent of half a century ago. But the increasing and more…

Products for the little ones, too

by Roger Simmermaker -- One question I am asked fairly often is about how to find American-made clothes and other products for children, as it is often much easier to find USA-made more…

Keeping the candle-light burning bright

by Roger Simmermaker -- If you're like me and you appreciate the warmth and scents that candles can bring to your home, then you'll appreciate that there is one place you can more…

Saving Social Security and Medicare

by Roger Simmermaker -- At the heart of the political debate these days is how to curb runaway budget deficits that have amassed a national debt of $14 trillion over the last more…

A Memorial Day that supports our companies

by Roger Simmermaker -- On Memorial Day, in addition to remembering American soldiers who gave their lives for their country, many Americans will be firing up their outdoor grills for what has more…

Remaking the U.S. economy

by Roger Simmermaker -- The average American doesn't need to take a seriously dedicated look at the U.S. economy to know we as a country face formidable challenges. One can access daily more…

How domestic is your kitchen?

by Roger Simmermaker -- Consumers often tend to think more about buying American when they are about to make a big ticket item purchase than they do when making smaller purchases, and more…

Which car has most domestic parts?

by Roger Simmermaker -- As the author of "How Americans Can Buy American," I get a lot of emails (almost daily it seems) asking specific questions about certain products and if they more…