There are two similar versions of the bill. The Senate bill is outlined in the first link below, and the House in the second.
Basically, a "'Patriot Corporation' would get tax breaks and preferences in federal contracting for employers who produce at least 90 percent of their goods and services in the US and with American workers. The companies must invest in research and development domestically, provide adequate health care and pensions and--surprise--comply with federal laws like workplace safety, environmental protection and consumer regulations."
http://durbin.senate.gov/record.cfm?id=280372
http://www.thenation.com/blogs/notion?pid=219923
2007-08-05
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