DC doesn’t get it: Stimulus vs. Austerity

We had a Great Recession.  We lost millions of jobs.  Our debt-based growth model collapsed.  We could not buy so much "cheap" stuff from overseas.  We had a new president.  The federal budget de...

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Invitation: March 8 - 10, CPA Legislative Fly-In

Dear Friends: Join us for advocacy and camaraderie! CPA is holding its annual legislative fly-in from March 8 to March 10, 2011.  Last year we visited 80 Congressional offices with a trade...

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From Bankrupt to Insolvent

The following was written by Dave Anderson, CPA member and candidate for Colorado's District 5, and can be found here. Bankruptcy is a condition where liabilities exceed assets and expectations ar...

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Press Release: Coffman Demands Changes in China’s Trade Policy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: JOE MEGYESY February 24, 2010 (202) 744-0288 Coffman Demands Changes in China’s Trade Policy Calls Restrictions on Rare Earth Exports Unfair (WASHINGTON) —...

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Yes We Can! (Fix Our Trade Mess)

The following is a piece by Ian Fletcher, author of “Free Trade Doesn’t Work: What Should Replace It and Why”.  Ian Fletcher is Senior Economist of the Coalition for a Prosperous America....

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Why Have Nations at All? The Case for Economic Borders

The following is a piece by Ian Fletcher, author of “Free Trade Doesn’t Work: What Should Replace It and Why”.  Ian Fletcher is Senior Economist of the Coalition for a Prosperous America. **...

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WTO ‘Slams China’ In Raw Materials Export Case

The following Steel Business Briefing article appeared in the 2/23/11 edition of the American Iron and Steel Institute Daily Media Report. The World Trade Organization has concluded that China does...

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The Obama Administration’s Clueless Trade Diplomacy

The following is a piece by Ian Fletcher, author of "Free Trade Doesn't Work: What Should Replace It and Why".  Ian Fletcher is Senior Economist of the Coalition for a Prosperous America. ******...

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Cartoon Spoof of Wal-Mart/Imports/Job Losses

This is a great cartoon skit spoofing our culture of cheap imports and debt. Wal-Mart is parodied as Big Box Mart. Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

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CPA Welcomes Ian Fletcher as Senior Economist

Coalition for a Prosperous America www.prosperousamerica.org News Release February 22, 2011 Contact: Michael Stumo, 413.854.2580 The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) is pleased to...

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