Manufacturing - Page 17

January 30, 2023

Manufacturer, state of Michigan agree to $663K payout for 'forever chemicals' investigation

A Michigan plastics manufacturer has reached an agreement with the state to subsidize an investigation into the usage of PFAS "forever chemicals" at a former factory in Livingston.

January 26, 2023

Mike Rowe warns government enabling millions of men to quit working: 'Not letting them fail'

Mike Rowe warned that millions of men have left the workforce and spend time watching television instead of looking for jobs, suggesting government handouts were to blame.

January 24, 2023

FDA proposes lead limits in baby food

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed Tuesday strict limits on lead levels allowed in processed baby food, seeking potential decreases in exposure of up to 27%.

January 19, 2023

COVID-ravaged Chinese factories eye post-Lunar New Year comeback

Following three years of COVID-19 restrictions, Chinese manufacturers are anticipating normal levels of operation at their factories when workers return from Lunar New Year festivities.

December 8, 2022

Biden announces $36 billion bailout for union pension plan

President Biden will provide $36 billion to relieve a union pension plan in danger of benefit cuts just one week after he cut a railroad deal opposed by unions.

December 6, 2022

Biden flees East Coast as Georgia votes in critical Senate runoff election

President Biden traveled to Arizona on Tuesday, in the midst of Georgia's Senate runoff election that will determine whether the GOP can hold 50 seats.

September 3, 2022

Pennsylvania manufacturing workers blast Biden's student loan handout as unfair

Pennsylvania manufacturing workers say President Biden's $500 billion student loan hand is a slap in the face to blue-collar America.

August 27, 2022

EPA to designate 'forever chemicals' as hazardous substances

The Environmental Protection Agency proposed to designate two "forever chemicals," Perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, as hazardous substances.

August 4, 2022

Blinken visit to Southeast Asia highlights importance of potential battleground with China

Several nations have explored the possibility of investing in Southeast Asia due to China's COVID-19 policies and growing concerns over a Taiwan invasion.

July 21, 2022

Millions of vehicles are currently recalled – how to check if yours is safe to drive

Fifty million vehicles currently on the road have open recalls. If you think you may have one, this article will tell you how to confirm if your vehicle is recalled.