The Chamber leads a two-front battle to knock down trade barriers abroad and keep our markets open at home. Trade is no longer a luxury. It is in the vital self-interest of our nation. One-third of our economy is now trade dependent. Ninety-five percent of the world's consumers live outside the United States. Free trade critics are right on one score: too many markets abroad remain unfair and closed to American goods and services. Our intellectual property is being stolen, and our products are being pirated and counterfeited. But the answer isn't to close our markets it's to open theirs and instill the rule of law.

Angle hit with lawsuit
    Sep 6, 2010 – Politico
In June, Angle’s campaign committee fired off an angrily worded cease-and-desist letter to Sen. Harry Reid’s offices after the majority leader's campaign committee posted a copy of her entire pre-June victory campaign website at therealsharronangle.com. Most of their rhetoric has focused on the binary issue of online piracy rather than the more nuanced issue of fair use. For example, Arizona Republican Sen.

Sandia scientists honored for outside success
    Sep 6, 2010 – Albuquerque Journal
He returned to Sandia in 2004 and now manages the Materials, Devices and Energy Technology Department. Ellen Stechel, who in 1998 joined the Ford Scientific Research Laboratory. She later returned to Sandia where she is manager of Energy, Climate and Atmospheric Management; Regan Stinnett, who left in 1995, founded Quantum Manufacturing Technologies Inc.

Ex-Valspar worker pleads guilty
    Sep 4, 2010 – Star Tribune
An examination of the computer by Valspar found that Lee had deleted files, e-mails and the browser history in an attempt to remove the history of his computer use. He faces a maximum 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The plea agreement notes an advisory federal sentencing guideline range of 57 to 71 months in prison.

The Miami Herald The Oppenheimer Report column
    Sep 2, 2010 – The Miami Herald
Our exports to Latin America are growing faster than our exports to other parts of the world." And that's likely to continue, Sanchez said.

Support trade pact, Korea urges
    Sep 1, 2010 – The News Tribune
Kia Motors Corp., have significant operations. Hyundai containerships call at the port, and Kia imports autos through the port. John Gillie: 253-597-8663 john.gillie@thenewstribune.com Korea trade facts Korea trade through the Port of Tacoma: $2.49 billion. Korea's ranking as a port international trade partner: Third after China and Japan. Major Korean port customers: Hyundai Merchant Marine, Kia Motors Corp. Top Washington exports to Korea: Corn,...