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May 7, 2014
| St. John Valley Times
Michaud recognized for helping paper industry
Congressman Mike Michaud, D-Maine, reiterated the need for fair trade policies at an event in Washington, D.C. last night.
May 6, 2014
| Roll Call
Op-Ed: A Big Win for American Manufacturers
Right now, we send millions of dollars — and potentially American jobs — overseas when we purchase footwear for the brave men and women serving our country.
Apr 30, 2014
| Bangor Daily News
US Senate confirms Jon Levy to be a federal judge in Maine
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed the nomination of Maine Supreme Judicial Court Justice Jon Levy to be a federal judge in a 75-20 vote.
Apr 29, 2014
| Boston Business Journal
A fully American-made shoe will soon be mass produced in New England
Within days after an American won the Boston Marathon, another patriotic milestone coincidentally was reached in the running community.
Apr 29, 2014
| Eagle-Tribune
New Balance gains from military rule change
The Pentagon will begin requiring the athletic shoes that new recruits purchase with military allowances be American made, a change supporters hope will ensure about $180 million in sneaker allowances are spent on domestic products.
Apr 28, 2014
| WGME
New Balance competing for defense department contract
Good news is spreading fast in Central Maine, where three New Balance manufacturing facilities could soon get a boost in business.
Apr 28, 2014
| KPBS
Military Recruits May Soon Be Required To Buy Shoes ‘Made in USA’
The Pentagon may soon require its military recruits to purchase athletic shoes made in the good ol' U.S. of A.
Apr 27, 2014
| Associated Press
New Pentagon sneaker policy could give New Balance a boost
Massachusetts-based New Balance could get a boost worth tens of millions of dollars with a new Pentagon policy providing military recruits with U.S.-made sneakers.
Apr 26, 2014
| Morning Sentinel
New Balance in Skowhegan, Norridgewock stand to benefit from footwear rule
New military recruits will soon be required to wear athletic footwear made in the United States, like athletic shoes made at New Balance production centers in Norridgewock and Skowhegan.
Apr 26, 2014
| Associated Press
Military considers Maine-made shoes
Maine U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud says the military is boosting its efforts to use shoes made in Maine.
