Helping achieve federal debt reduction remains top AEM priority for 2013

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting efforts to bring down the federal debt by classifying it as its top priority going into 2013. AEM’s board made the Association’s federal debt-busting pledge at its 2012 Annual Conference in Rancho Palos Verdes, California on November 9, 2012, and have joined the chorus of national business leaders calling for immediate bipartisan action to comprehensively solve America’s debt crisis by adopting a balanced approach t
November 20, 2012 Read time: 1 min
The 1100 Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting efforts to bring down the federal debt by classifying it as its top priority going into 2013.

AEM’s board made the Association’s federal debt-busting pledge at its 2012 Annual Conference in Rancho Palos Verdes, California on November 9, 2012, and have joined the chorus of national business leaders calling for immediate bipartisan action to comprehensively solve America’s debt crisis by adopting a balanced approach that addresses entitlement and discretionary spending, as well as revenue, while making wise investments in infrastructure and education.

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