Rep. Levin Statement on President Trump's Invocation of Defense Production Act
March 19, 2020
March 19, 2020
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, issued the following statement regarding President Trump's announcement that he will exercise his authority under the Defense Production Act:
"Invoking the Defense Production Act of 1950 was a great step, and I thank the president. It is essential that the president make urgent use of all authorities granted to him by the Act to direct the domestic production of supplies needed to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
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"Invoking the Defense Production Act of 1950 was a great step, and I thank the president. It is essential that the president make urgent use of all authorities granted to him by the Act to direct the domestic production of supplies needed to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
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