Soon, Old Glory will have to be born in the land of the free and not merely flying over it.

Congress has passed a proposal to require the federal government to purchase only American flags that have been completely manufactured in the U.S. The U.S. imports millions of American flags from overseas, mostly from China, and the sponsors of the proposal said it’s time for American flags to originate in the country they represent.

Supporters of the proposal, led by Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine and Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio, said the change is more than just symbolic — they believe it will support American jobs and manufacturers while preserving the nation’s most recognized banner.

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    4 months ago

    Hello young person, do you know why you should care about the government? Me neither. JFC can we address something that actually matters you fucking empty uniforms. Sorry. Great share, and thanks!

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      Yeah but take the small wins where you can get them. This is a good thing and we should celebrate even if for a short moment.

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        my grandfather heard that crock of horse shit his whole childhood and when he grew into an adult he told his kids the same lie

        Baby steps we will get there on small victories.

        am not telling my kids the same lie

        shit does not get better because some less than quarter ass solution got implemented