Speak Out 12/20/02

Friday, December 20, 2002

Lopsided trade dealANYBODY WHO is concerned about the American economy and all the layoffs should visit any of our local stores. Pick up the item. See where it's made. Clothing, appliances, shoes and wearing apparel are made in China, Taiwan and Mexico. Electronic items are made overseas. This is what's wrong with the American economy. So why don't our lawmakers get busy and fix it? It is a lopsided trade deal.

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