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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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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…

Welcome to Congressional Car Company, Inc.

by Roger Simmermaker -- Apparently the Bush Administration thinks the government can run a car company better than the longtime American auto executives who they charge with being unable to "come up more…

The worth of America's Big Three

by Roger Simmermaker -- The Big Three may perish through people's lack of knowledge. Never before has there been such a large national debate over an issue so critical to the American more…

A Christmas tree from this country

by Roger Simmermaker -- With Christmas Day about a month away, many patriotic Americans are thinking about what kind of American-made gifts they can find to put under their Christmas trees. These more…

The price of foreign consumer products

by Roger Simmermaker -- With the still-recent rise of gas prices to $4.00 per gallon forever ingrained (hopefully) into the memory of American consumers, many of us have realized the real danger more…

It's American-made, and it's a deal

by Roger Simmermaker -- Never before has a presidential campaign addressed buying American so directly. In the 2008 presidential campaign, John McCain has talked about creating jobs by selling American-made products into more…

Locking up, American-style

by Roger Simmermaker -- I'd be willing to bet that at one time or another just about everyone has needed or used some sort of lock or padlock. Maybe it's to lock more…

Choices for an American Christmas

by Roger Simmermaker -- Many American consumers preoccupied with the current financial crisis might not notice Christmas is coming so soon, but it's really almost right around the corner. A large percentage more…