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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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Giving imports the boot!

by Roger Simmermaker -- With the ranks of American manufacturing jobs wearing thin these days, wearing American-made work boots from The Union Boot Pro can show you're standing up for an American more…

'Cutting' through big boxes

by Roger Simmermaker -- If you've had trouble finding American-made kitchen cutlery, utensils, bakeware and other accessories at retail stores, maybe you should try shopping online instead. And perhaps the first place more…

Getting khakis without spending $100 a pair

by Roger Simmermaker -- Ever wonder how you could order for yourself products from those companies that supply the U.S. military? Well now you can! Just visit www.USwings.com and you can get more…

Fishing gear from your neighbors

by Roger Simmermaker -- If you plan to spend more time enjoying the outdoors now that spring has arrived, and fishing is one of your hobbies, you might want to check out more…

Are you a fan of foreign art?

by Roger Simmermaker -- How would you like to beautify and brighten up every room in your home in a one-of-a-kind fashion that literally no one else could duplicate? Every family member more…

Domestic products meet all your needs

by Roger Simmermaker -- Have you had trouble finding and buying American-made products? Then buy what I buy! In a new section of my website I've simply titled "Shopping with Roger," I'll more…

They already aren't purchasing our stuff

by Roger Simmermaker -- If you listen to most of the media's misguided free market cheerleaders, the "Buy American" provision in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 will prevent our more…

Is importing now a constitutional right?

by Roger Simmermaker -- Now that the House of Representatives has passed and the U.S. Senate is considering an economic stimulus bill which includes a "Buy American" provision to prohibit purchasing foreign more…

Keeping the dollars at home

by Roger Simmermaker -- There's a friendly and growing company in the largest alpine valley in America, inside the beautiful Sierra Valley of California, that offers American-made products that embody the pioneer more…

Toys for children of all ages

by Roger Simmermaker -- Have you been looking for toys made in America? Then why not visit ToysMadeInAmerica.com, where you'll see literally dozens of links to all kinds of toys, games, puzzles, more…