Mark Critz: “Manufacturing is a key to our economic recovery, and we must take steps to build on its successes.”

With a gallon of gas near $4, alternative energy sources have again become critical.

This is perhaps the most calamitous step we could possibly take to destabilize the situation in Afghanistan.

Not only does this reduce our dependence on foreign energy sources and decrease greenhouse gas emissions, but it also supports nearly 40,000 jobs.

Please understand that many of us in industry regard China as an important trading partner with great potential as an export customer, but we just don't understand why there is such a great reluctance to hold them accountable for their…