To the Editor: Re: “Century-old law hurts our modern economy – Antiquated requirement not needed, costs the nation up to ‘$200 million’ annually” (December 2, 2015): Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s op-ed is filled with factual errors claiming the Jones Act is hurting our economy. He claims there “are only... read more →
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A report released by the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD), the "Economic Importance of U.S. the Shipbuilding and Repairing Industry," considered the economic impact of the private shipbuilding and repair sector as a whole, including shipyards and industry suppliers, along with multiplier effects such as revenue at small businesses serving maritime workers... read more →
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Daniel K. Inouye Institute honored U.S. Senator Patty Murray on Tuesday, November 17 for her long-time support of the American maritime industry. Dozens of maritime and Senate leaders gathered on Capitol Hill to honor Sen. Murray as the first recipient of the Daniel K. Inouye Maritime... read more →
Nov
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Dear Editor: The article by John Brinkley titled Century-Protectionist Law Is Sweet Deal for U.S. Shipping Industry But Not For Anyone Else (Nov. 4, 2015) includes so many basic factual errors that it is hard to know where to begin. So let’s begin at the beginning. The first two paragraphs of... read more →
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WASHINGTON (September 30, 2015)– The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry recognized U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA) Wednesday with the 2015 Champion of Maritime Award, which honored Hunter for his extraordinary support and dedication to the American Maritime Industry. Tom Allegretti,... read more →
Sep
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Posted in Tradewinds September 16, 2015 A proposal to exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act could serve to reduce support for a debt restructuring effort in Congress, American Maritime Partnership (AMP) chairman Tom Allegretti said Wednesday. The US-controlled island’s governor, Alejandro Garcia Padilla, has proposed a five-year exemption from... read more →
Sep
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Posted in GCaptain A number of U.S. maritime industry stakeholders rallied together in a strong show of support for the Jones Act during an industry... read more →
Sep
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AMP Chairman Outlines Rock Solid Support for the Jones Act in Congress at 2015 Tradewinds Conference
Allegretti: Bringing the Jones Act into legislative debates is a “vote subtractor” NEW YORK (September 16, 2015) – Tom Allegretti, American Maritime Partnership Chairman, addressed the attendees of the 2015 Tradewinds Jones Act Shipping Forum in New York about the overwhelming support for the Jones Act in Congress. In his... read more →
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September 9, 2015 The Honorable Mac Thornberry, full committee chairman The Honorable Adam Smith, full committee ranking member The Honorable Randy Forbes, Seapower Subcommittee chairman The Honorable Joe Courtney, Seapower Subcommittee ranking member House Armed Services Committee 2216 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20006 Dear Gentlemen: As... read more →
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The MTD has called upon members of Congress to not be taken in by a newly released study purporting to blame some of Puerto Rico’s economic crisis on the Jones Act. In letters sent to the chair and ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee and its... read more →