Rick Perry Vetoes Bipartisan "Buy American" Bill [View all]
Remember this when Rick Perry announces his 2016 Presidential campaign of errors -- he vetoed a bill to support American workers and create American jobs that passed the Texas House and Senate with broad, bipartisan margins.
Perry vetoed the "Buy American" bill, HB 535, which would have established a preference for the purchase of Texas and American manufactured goods by the State of Texas when they are of equal cost and quality to foreign-produced products. It's common sense, and it's a great way to keep our tax revenue in Texas and in America.
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Yvonne Davis, D-Dallas, and Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, passed the Senate 23-7 and the House, 145-0. That's some pretty broad support.
Despite his nationwide tour trying to lure businesses to Texas, Perry vetoed this bill because it turns out he doesn't actually care about American workers or American jobs.
More at http://www.burntorangereport.com/diary/13582/rick-perry-vetoes-bipartisan-buy-american-bill .
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