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U.S. manufacturing creates quality jobs, fuels exports and drives innovation. President Obama has proposed tax reforms to encourage the manufacturing sector while some members of Congress disagree with the specifics. Brookings experts examine manufacturing and how it can contribute to economic growth.

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DOE’s Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative Leverages Regions

May 6, 2013, Scott Andes and Mark Muro

The U.S. Department of Energy hopes to increase manufacturing innovation with the new Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative. Scott Andes and Mark Muro break down the Initiative's regional approach to clean energy.

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