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Illinois Congressman Co-Sponsors 'American Flag Act'

An Illinois lawmaker wants the Federal Government to purchase flags only made in the United States.

 

It's a part of the American Flag Act, introduced by Illinois Democrat Eric Sorensen and South Carolina Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace. The bipartisan legislation would end the current mandate that requires the federal government to purchase only 50 percent of American-made material. Congressman Sorensen says...

 

 

If the legislation passes, the federal government would be required to purchase the flags and materials only from companies that complete the manufacturing process in the U.S.

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