Lawmakers want U.S. flags "made in America"
WASHINGTON (AP) - July 14, 2008 In the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks,
American manufacturers couldn't keep up with demand and
Chinese-made flags popped up in yards across the country.
But lawmakers are trying to strip the made-in-China label off
the Stars and Stripes flown on federal property.
Congressman Bob Filner came up with a nonbinding "sense of Congress" resolution
that cleared the House, which pushes for flags with American roots
on federal land. But Congress can't force the government to buy
American-made flags because of trade agreements, so the resolution
has no real sway.
Filner can take solace that he won't be confronted with
foreign-made flags at work. Only U.S.-made flags are flown at the
Capitol.
