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LUNCHEON ADDRESS: The Policy Challenge of Aerospace Offsets
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... As an example, the Senator pointed to the recent efforts of Malaysia's Prime Minister to use his foreign business advisory group to encourage greater information technologies investment in Malaysia. While recognizing that it is tough to gauge the negative and positive effects of offsets, Bingaman argued that their potential for weakening the long-term economic health of the U.S.
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... Bingaman responded that there is never "one view" on Capitol Hill, but at the moment, there are not any strongly expressed views, other than those of several Members who, despite his efforts, continue to support the Buy American legislation.
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