For Release: Thursday, March 19, 2009
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661

COSTELLO BLASTS USE OF FOREIGN STEEL FOR PIPELINE

Washington - Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) issued the following statement today regarding the use of steel made in India for construction of the Keystone Pipeline:

“This is a perfect example of how our trade laws are failing our workers. At a time when thousands of local steelworkers are laid off, shipping steel from India for a project in our area is unacceptable and outrageous. It is precisely why I support strong ‘Buy America’ provisions and have voted against trade agreements. We can and should make that steel in the U.S. and I will continue to work for fair trade policies that support good-paying jobs here at home.”

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