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The Competitive Edge -- Are We Investing Wisely for Our Economic Future?

The U.S. lags in the global race to invest in production technology and research.

The Competitive Edge -- Cap-and-Trade Would Be a Major Mistake

U.S. manufacturers face significant cost disadvantages if current proposals are enacted.

The Competitive Edge -- The Trillion-Dollar Club and the Health of U.S. Manufacturing

The United States must take steps now to participate in the high-growth promise of these emerging economies.

The Competitive Edge -- An Exit Strategy for the Stimulus Plan

We need to ensure that the government's intervention into the private sector is as brief as possible.

The Competitive Edge -- Bridging the Divide Between Wall Street and Main Street

When it comes to helping U.S. manufacturers, President Obama's first rule should be: Do no further harm.

The Competitive Edge -- What the Financial Crisis Will Mean for Manufacturing

The strong balance sheets of manufacturers, along with their increasingly competitive cost structures, will make them more attractive for investors.

The Competitive Edge -- Looking Ahead to Manufacturing's Future

Growth in U.S. manufacturing will be led by exports, capital investment and growth abroad.

The Competitive Edge -- Globalization Comes Under Siege

A rising tide of anti-globalization sentiment could threaten trade-dependent U.S. manufacturers.

The Competitive Edge -- A Manufacturing To-Do List for the Next President

The manufacturing sector could be the engine propelling us out of recession -- but do the candidates recognize that potential?