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US Manufacturing Czar Under Fire from Michigan Delegation

The Detroit News takes a look at Albert Frink, the U.S. Commerce Department assistant secretary for manufacturing and services. "That job came in like a lion and has lingered around like a mouse in the landscape of Washington," said U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Brighton. "I'm not even sure if anybody is reading the papers (Frink) is shuffling. The position is ill-conceived. (The Bush administration) talks a great game, but they are moving in inches and we are losing in miles." Rogers concern was echoed by other Michigan lawmakers who feel that Frink lacks the influence and access to aid Michigan's embattled manufacturing sector, which has lost almost 1/3 of its jobs over the last 10 years.

Frink responed that "America does some of its best work when it's against the wall I have confidence that Michigan folks will rally and take the necessary course to put themselves into a competitive position."

Read The Invisible manufacturing czar in the Detroit News

Posted/updated Apr 28, 2006
by Andrew McFarlane (Absolute Michigan)