Reply #13: guess he's got a lot to say-

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http://nucor.com/indexinner.aspx?finpage=gov_frontpage

http://chapters.sme.org/220/Schedule1.htm

To all Americans concerned about domestic manufacturing,

The global market, in which we compete both today and into the future, is far more complex than ever before. At the same time, our company has grown considerably. The effects of government actions and policies have a bigger impact on Nucor than in the past. Our business is influenced heavily by global events and government actions over which we have little or no influence other than through our own government.

Our presence in both Washington DC and at the state level has increased. Yet, all politics still comes down to vocal local voters. The efforts to amplify Nucor’s voice as a company, needs to be strengthened by the voices of our 11,000+ employees, shareholders, suppliers, customers, and community partners. We have heard more than one political expert tell us that all politics are local. Contact with elected officials is an important factor in the formation of their view on issues. Though we can do much as a company, we can do more as the Nucor Team.

The issues that are discussed on this site are not only about trade. We all have a stake in issues ranging from health care costs, tort reform, tax policy, environmental issues, regulation, and more. Some of these issues are complex but we will try to explain them simply and clearly. We will consider these issues from Nucor’s perspective, and we will be clear as to our recommended position on the issues. The “to do” list could range from writing legislators on specific bills, urging bi-partisan cooperation, explaining our views on issues, and more. The voting records of your legislators will be presented for key issues. I want to be clear that this effort is not about partisan politics. The actions we will be suggesting are issue oriented. The criterion on which you vote for a candidate is strictly your choice. What we recommend regarding Nucor’s position is just that – a recommendation based upon our company’s view of those issues.

With that in mind, part of doing more involves education on issues of importance to Nucor and thus to all of our jobs. It also involves becoming active and vocal on those issues. The new Government Affairs site is designed to facilitate both. We will post the background on current issues that merit your attention. This site enables you to communicate directly with your legislators..."