Here's an excerpt from a letter to constituents by Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Mich) that offers a different spin than we're getting in the media:
"I write today to update you on recent legislative activities in the United States Congress. I appreciate the opportunity to contact you.
Protecting Michigan Auto Jobs
This week I learned that under President Obama's proposed auto restructuring plan, GM may be forced to import cars made in China and sell them in the United States. This is unacceptable, and Michigan families deserve better. They cannot afford to have their tax dollars spent to ship GM jobs overseas.
I believe any auto restructuring plan should not send Michigan jobs to China. To counter this threat, I am drafting legislation to stop this outrage against hardworking Michigan families who play by the rules and struggle these days to make ends meet. My measure would prohibit President Obama's Auto Task Force from approving any GM or Chrysler restructuring plan that sends auto jobs overseas. I also am working on legislation to close the 'Hummer Loophole' that, if allowed to stand, will almost certainly lead GM to sell Hummer and other brands to Chinese and Indian companies.
I am surprised the administration would support a viability plan that sends U.S. jobs overseas. I look forward to working with President Obama to make sure our American auto jobs continue to provide a future for America's working families."
Hagan blasts GM plan to import cars it made in China
Here's an excerpt from a letter to constituents by Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Mich) that offers a different spin than we're getting in the media:
"I write today to update you on recent legislative activities in the United States Congress. I appreciate the opportunity to contact you.
Protecting Michigan Auto Jobs
This week I learned that under President Obama's proposed auto restructuring plan, GM may be forced to import cars made in China and sell them in the United States. This is unacceptable, and Michigan families deserve better. They cannot afford to have their tax dollars spent to ship GM jobs overseas.
I believe any auto restructuring plan should not send Michigan jobs to China. To counter this threat, I am drafting legislation to stop this outrage against hardworking Michigan families who play by the rules and struggle these days to make ends meet. My measure would prohibit President Obama's Auto Task Force from approving any GM or Chrysler restructuring plan that sends auto jobs overseas. I also am working on legislation to close the 'Hummer Loophole' that, if allowed to stand, will almost certainly lead GM to sell Hummer and other brands to Chinese and Indian companies.
I am surprised the administration would support a viability plan that sends U.S. jobs overseas. I look forward to working with President Obama to make sure our American auto jobs continue to provide a future for America's working families."
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