Thread: Should 'Buy American' be part of the stimulus bill?

Q. A "Buy American" clause in the $900B stimulus package allows, with some exceptions, only U.S.-made materials and goods to be used in projects funded by the bill.

Do you think a "Buy American" clause should be included in the stimulus bill?

Yes. With a few exceptions, all steel, iron, or manufactured goods used in a stimulus-funded project should be made in the U.S.A. 82%

No. There should be no import restrictions placed on such projects. 15%

Not sure/No opinion 3%

21771 votes

Should 'Buy American' be part of the stimulus bill? Results
Q. A "Buy American" clause in the $900B stimulus package allows, with some exceptions, only U.S.-made materials and goods to be used in projects funded by the bill.

Do you think a "Buy American" clause should be included in the stimulus bill?

Yes. With a few exceptions, all steel, iron, or manufactured goods used in a stimulus-funded project should be made in the U.S.A. 82%

No. There should be no import restrictions placed on such projects. 15%

Not sure/No opinion 3%

Yes. With a few exceptions, all steel, iron, or manufactured goods used in a stimulus-funded project should be made in the U.S.A. 82%

No. There should be no import restrictions placed on such projects. 15%

Not sure/No opinion 3%

32890 votes

Do you think a "Buy American" clause should be included in the stimulus bill?

Yes. With a few exceptions, all steel, iron, or manufactured goods used in a stimulus-funded project should be made in the U.S.A. 82%

No. There should be no import restrictions placed on such projects. 15%

Not sure/No opinion 3%


38,104 votes