http://www.steel.org/Feeds/Steel%20Network%20News.aspxAISI Feeden{6619B079-151C-4243-A136-B30D1BD9B7DB}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Steel_org/Document%20Types/News/2012/AISI%20Moves%20to%20Capitol%20Hill.aspxThe American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has moved its headquarters to 25 Massachusetts Ave. NW, next to Union Station, which gives the Institute closer access to Capitol Hill than its previous downtown location. AISI completed its move over the Presidents Day weekend.Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:07:25 -0500{10D7A2FB-9AC3-40AD-AB7C-CFE8D2962EEF}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/US%20Manufacturing%20Sees%20Shortage%20of%20Skilled%20Factory%20Workers.aspx(The Washington Post) -- As the 2012 presidential candidates roam the state of Michigan offering ways to “bring the jobs back,” many manufacturers say that, in fact, the jobs are already here. What’s missing are the skilled workers needed to fill them.Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:08:59 -0500{86FEDA4C-8484-4B8C-907F-32EF59A4D102}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Decemeber%20Steel%20Shipments%20Up%20Over%20Nine%20Percent%20From%20November.aspxWASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that for the month of December 2011, U.S. steel mills shipped 8,085,761 net tons, a 9.2 percent increase from the 7,404,828 net tons shipped in the previous month, November 2011, and a 13.7 percent increase from the 7,111,031 net tons shipped in December 2010. Shipments for 2011 are 91,865,449 a 10.1 percent increase vs. 2010 full year shipments of 83,443,836. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:40:11 -0500{9AC07E50-55EC-4AA5-9644-09A844EA2351}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/AISI%20Lauds%20House%20Passage%20of%20Energy%20Legislation.aspxWASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) lauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the energy portion of H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012. The energy provisions of H.R. 7, which will expand access to our nation’s oil and gas resources and devote expected revenues to pay for transportation infrastructure, passed last night by a 237-187 vote.Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:24:37 -0500{C96DB43F-D62F-40D7-A910-193152B63BD0}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Inhofe%20to%20Force%20Vote%20on%20Killing%20EPAs%20Power%20Plant%20Mercury%20Rule.aspx(The Hill.com) Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.) announced plans Thursday to force a Senate vote on killing new Environmental Protection Agency rules to curb emissions of mercury and other air toxics from coal-fired power plants.Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:03:43 -0500{4DE229AF-6293-49AF-83CE-A9C2BAA08BBC}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Obama%20GOP%20Candidates%20More%20Hopeful%20About%20Factory%20Jobs.aspx(The Washington Post) -- For years, politicians have delivered the same grim message to the nation’s long-suffering manufacturing heartland: Many of the jobs are gone, shipped overseas, never to be seen again.Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:50:30 -0500{3362B0FE-CF87-470E-B5E9-FC6168F26BE5}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/After%20Lemming%20Exodus%20Manufacturers%20Look%20to%20US.aspx(Reuters) - Big U.S. manufacturers moved their production out of the country too quickly over the past decades and now see a competitive advantage in building up their footprints back home, top executives said on Monday.Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:20:34 -0500{E7B67D20-E376-4C46-8155-E4E41CEC0D0A}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Obama%20Budget%20Seeks%20Funds%20to%20Counter%20Unfair%20China%20Trade%20as%20Xi%20Begins%20Visit.aspx(Bloomberg) -- U.S. President Barack Obama will ask Congress for $26 million and at least 50 people for a new panel to investigate unfair trade practices by nations including China, whose Vice President Xi Jinping is scheduled to arrive today for a U.S. visit.Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:49:55 -0500{70F6EC94-3556-4E6F-9F76-5991A4D90DE9}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Action%20Needed%20on%20HR%207.aspxContact your Representatives and urge them to vote YES on H.R. 7, the American Energy & Infrastructure Act.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:30:26 -0500{6C2506B5-5EB0-4463-AC18-DD5F50EA4376}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Renew%20the%20Transportation%20Bill%20Then%20Start%20the%20Hard%20Work%20to%20Improve%20It.aspx(Detroit Free Press) -- The current federal transportation law -- known as SAFETEA-LU -- expired more than two years ago. Since then, congressional gridlock has put the bill through eight extensions, making it more difficult for states and local communities to complete larger, multiyear projects, while draining the already dangerously depleted federal Highway Trust Fund.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:00:51 -0500{8693CE6C-366B-4FF7-8AC5-5495A41C4DEB}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/US%20Steel%20Eyeing%20Completion%20of%20Coke%20Substitute%20Project.aspx(Northwest Indiana Times) -- Officials from United States Steel Corp. affirmed that modules expected to make an alternative to the steelmaking input coke will start production in Gary this year.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:13:25 -0500{C7F90969-C989-4FDA-8E11-BF25624AEBA5}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/AISI%20Committed%20to%20Working%20With%20USTR%20to%20Correct%20Errant%20Decisions%20on%20Zeroing.aspxWashington, D.C. – American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) President and CEO Thomas J. Gibson issued the following statement on recent developments regarding longstanding zeroing disputes:Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:31:29 -0500{1F252B39-02D2-41B4-9657-420885835778}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Manufacturing%20Jobs%20Start%20Year%20With%20Strong%20Gains.aspx(USA Today) -- Last week's surprisingly strong jobs report spotlighted healthy employment gains in manufacturing — an industry that was expected to be hampered by Europe's economic downturn this year.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:02:47 -0500{6E0C4384-0A3E-47C3-A2FB-1493618324B9}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Total%20Steel%20Import%20Permit%20Tons%20Up%2021%20Percent%20in%20January.aspxWashington, D.C. - Based on the Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that total steel import permit applications for the month of January totaled 2,691,000 net tons (NT).Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:24:22 -0500{1628DEA0-2D0E-4D89-BE99-BF25B2688A08}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Construction%20-%20SMDI%20and%20STI%20Announce%20Update%20of%20Steel%20Plate%20Eng%20Data.aspxThis publication collects into one source document the various facets of plate design applicable to many types of structures, including steel tanks for liquid storage. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:33:25 -0500{5F36D9BE-C4E8-4652-B38F-ED318945B5DF}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/China%20Practices%20Threaten%20Over%20One%20Million%20Auto%20Jobs%20Reports%20Say.aspxAbout 1.6 million U.S. jobs in the auto-parts industry are threatened by China’s illegal trade practices and federal action is needed to protect the recovery for carmakers, the Alliance for American Manufacturing said.Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:01:48 -0500{40BE1C38-24F0-4C15-93FC-853568D37915}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/November%20Steel%20Shipments%20Down%20Almost%207%20Percent%20From%20October.aspxWASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that for the month of November 2011, U.S. steel mills shipped 7,404,828 net tons, a 6.7 percent decrease from the 7,933,653 net tons shipped in the previous month, October 2011, and a 13.1 percent increase from the 6,549,025 net tons shipped in November 2010. Shipments year-to-date in 2011 are 83,779,688 a 9.8 percent increase vs. 2010 shipments of 76,332,805 for eleven months. 2011 shipments through November would annualize at 91 million tons.Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:02:45 -0500{09DC8D97-6216-4609-B488-BF77A03822D4}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/AISI%20Commends%20WTO%20Panel%20for%20Finding%20that%20Chinas%20Raw%20Materials%20Export%20Restrictions%20Violate.aspxWashington DC — The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) today commended a World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Body ruling for affirming an earlier dispute resolution panel’s conclusion that China’s restrictions on the exports of nine raw materials violate its international obligations. AISI welcomed the WTO decision and applauded the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for its strong advocacy over several years of involvement in the dispute resolution proceeding.Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:35:46 -0500{6651D1A2-1F99-4E12-88F2-0BCA90CB9BAC}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/In%20Victory%20For%20The%20West%20WTO%20Orders%20China%20to%20Stop%20Export%20Taxes%20on%20Minerals.aspx(Bloomberg) -- World Trade Organization judges rejected China’s appeal of a ruling that found restrictions on exports of nine raw materials break global rules and give the country’s manufacturers an unfair edge over competitors.Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:26:19 -0500{BABB40FC-B16B-41FC-91AF-7F9EC2057AF4}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/American%20Steel%20Producers%20Workers%20Applaud%20WTO%20Decision%20on%20Chinese%20Export%20Policies.aspxThe American Iron and Steel Institute, the Steel Manufacturers Association, the Specialty Steel Industry of North America, the Committee on Pipe and Tube Imports, and the United Steelworkers have expressed their support for a favorable decision released today by the Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization (“WTO”) regarding China’s export policies.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:42:47 -0500{97980E3D-8EDD-4101-897D-1E573832D605}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/US%20Manufacturing%20Making%20a%20Comeback.aspx(The Columbus Dispatch) -- American companies that shipped work abroad now are starting to bring manufacturing jobs back to this country: Several hundred thousand manufacturing positions are expected to open in the United States in the next decade.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:22:32 -0500{A9D1CAF3-BD82-4DB9-8602-D19D40856FDB}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Construction%20-%20AISI%20Publishes%20New%20Standard%20for%20Nonstructural%20Members.aspxAISI S220, North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing-Nonstructural Members, 2011 Edition and Commentary, are available for downloading free of charge. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:22:59 -0500{08069D14-585E-4F88-B4E3-F9C47D75A4F2}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Obama%20Vow%20to%20Get%20Tough%20on%20Unfair%20Trade%20Called%20Long%20Overdue.aspx(Bloomberg.com) -- President Barack Obama’s vow to get tough on unfair trade practices was welcomed by manufacturers frustrated with losing market to countries such as China.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:24:02 -0500{DE30D97B-E963-45BC-BDDE-6EA8A7A64272}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Preliminary%20Finished%20Steel%20Imports%20Up%2015%20Percent%20in%202011%20vs%202010.aspxWashington, D.C. – Based on preliminary (p) Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that the U.S. imported a total of 1,997,000 net tons (NT) of steel in December (down 6%), including 1,510,000 NT of finished steel (down 9%) vs. the November final data.Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:17:22 -0500{78400AA3-245F-47BE-A9C4-A4030816E8C0}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Obama%20Expected%20to%20Test%20Jobs%20Vision%20in%20Iowa.aspx(The Gazette) -- Nearly five years after he made Cedar Rapids his first stop on his campaign to transform America, President Obama will return to visit a factory to talk about his vision of a new era of “Made in America” manufacturing.Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:05:24 -0500{B9798CB3-B72C-4A6F-A920-1606E8661746}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Dan%20DiMicco%20Wins%20AISC%20Robert%20P%20Stupp%20Award.aspx(Chicago) – Daniel R. DiMicco, chairman and chief executive officer of Nucor Corporation, is the recipient of the prestigious Robert P. Stupp Award for Leadership Excellence. The award, presented on a selective basis by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), gives special recognition to individuals who have provided unparalleled leadership in the steel construction industry. DiMicco will be honored at the 2012 NASCC: The Steel Conference (www.aisc.org/nascc) at the Gaylord Texan Convention Center in Dallas, April 18-20.Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:47:20 -0500{F3C0FDB9-1CFE-48A1-82D8-9A3B73417C21}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/AISI%20Urges%20Administration%20to%20Focus%20on%20Steps%20to%20Create%20Jobs%20by%20Boosting%20Manufacturing.aspxWashington, D.C. – As President Obama prepares to deliver his fourth State of the Union address, American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) President and CEO Thomas J. Gibson outlined three key issues requiring action to boost the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing, thereby stimulating the economy and creating high-value jobs. Gibson said that must entail a tough stance on trade law enforcement, authorizing a robust, long-term transportation bill, and developing and expanding access to America’s domestic oil and natural gas resources.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:30:46 -0500{C6E8D98E-8440-4260-9004-75A3CF5ACEC9}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/China%20Metal%20Demand%20Strong%20Despite%20Housing%20Slump.aspx(Reuters) - BEJING - A third straight monthly fall in Chinese house prices in December could add to the jitters in several key metals markets, but the world can still bank on sustained and long-term demand growth from its second-biggest economy.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:32:12 -0500{237E4C32-1714-421E-AB9D-00F783C6EFE1}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2010/Obamas%20Keystone%20Pipeline%20Rejection%20Is%20Hard%20to%20Accept.aspx(The Washington Post, Editorial Board)-- On Tuesday, President Obama’s Jobs Council reminded the nation that it is still hooked on fossil fuels, and will be for a long time. "Continuing to deliver inexpensive and reliable energy," the council reported, "is going to require the United States to optimize all of its natural resources and construct pathways (pipelines, transmission and distribution) to deliver electricity and fuel."Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:33:20 -0500{6541884A-0B7D-4FDC-A68B-F6EA25EC4DCE}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Construction%20-%20MBMA%20Names%202012%20Executive%20Committee.aspxThe Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) approved a new Executive Committee at its Annual Meeting. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:27:07 -0500{5C07C4BD-23A3-4C16-9B28-A37DD1E7DB2A}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/ArcelorMittal%20to%20Reopen%20Portion%20of%20Flats%20Steel%20Mill.aspx(Cleveland Plain Dealer) -- The company said in a written statement that it still has unused capacity at the mill and could add more work and more jobs in the near future if market demand for steel remains high.Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:51:31 -0500{FE9EC5B6-397D-44A2-AC5F-B6ED00587984}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Chinese%20Currency%20Manipulation%20Undercuts%20Ohio%20Jobs%20Sen%20Brown%20says.aspx(Springfield News-Sun) Moraine, OH — During a visit to HARCO hydraulic brake manufacturing plant Wednesday, Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, said Chinese currency manipulation undercuts Ohio products by an estimated 25 to 40 percent, killing manufacturing jobs.Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:29:36 -0500{CECDDFDA-5D1E-4369-9DA8-4593F46181B5}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/ArcelorMittal%20Burns%20Harbor%20Execs%20Make%20Investments%20to%20Retain%20Competitive%20Edge.aspx(NWI.com) BURNS HARBOR - Investments in infrastructure and a supportive workforce are laying the foundation for a strong economic recovery at ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor, company executives and union leaders told The (Northwest Indiana) Times.Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:07:22 -0500{A77F8343-E583-4C9D-A7CF-7CD56392F760}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/Finished%20Steel%20Import%20Permit%20Tons%20Up%2016%20Percent%20in%202011%20vs%202010.aspxWashington, D.C. - Based on the Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that steel import permit applications for the month of December 2011 totaled 2,208,000 net tons (NT). This was a 9% increase from the 2,027,000 permit tons recorded in November 2011 and a 5% increase from the November preliminary imports total of 2,107,000 NT. Import permit tonnage for finished steel in December was 1,618,000 NT, down 2% from the preliminary imports total of 1,646,000 NT in November.Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:56:21 -0500{4AFB948C-8649-4931-9942-E82C65504DCF}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/API%20-%20The%20State%20of%20American%20Energy%202012%20-%20Executive%20Summary.aspx(Source, American Petroleum Institute - http://energytomorrow.org/) - At the start of 2012, high unemployment and stagnant economic growth continue to plague the nation. The U.S. oil and natural gas industry stands ready to address these challenges head-on by creating well-paying jobs, stimulating economic growth, and generating government revenues—all while improving America’s energy security. Thankfully, these critical goals can be achieved with sensible energy policies.Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:05:58 -0500{8DD49700-7E67-40E7-9215-6F54689A2BC1}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2012/US%20steel%20production%20up%20nearly%208%20percent%20in%202011.aspx(NWI.com) Early estimates from the American Iron and Steel Institute show that U.S. steel production rose 7.9 percent in 2011 compared to last year.Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:15:51 -0500{838DD0C7-9D32-4863-85FE-F96EF974C9F1}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2011/US%20steel%20production%20up%20nearly%208%20percent%20in%202011.aspx(NWI.com) Early estimates from the American Iron and Steel Institute show that U.S. steel production rose 7.9 percent in 2011 compared to last year.Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:15:51 -0500{C548288D-A808-434D-B1B9-F4AA014B4550}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2011/Maine%20Congressional%20Delegation%20Slams%20Treasury%20Report%20on%20Chinese%20Currency.aspx(Sun Journal) Members of the state's congressional delegation are blasting the U.S. Department of the Treasury's decision not to tag China as a currency manipulator.Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:55:27 -0500{AF7C2697-FB10-479D-84EC-51B5006D44B4}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2011/Preliminary%20Steel%20Imports%20Down%2010%20Percent%20in%20November.aspxWashington, D.C. – Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that the U.S. imported a total of 2,107,000 net tons (NT) of steel in November (down 10%), including 1,646,000 NT of finished steel (down 13%) vs. the October final data.Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:28:16 -0500{CBAF7359-D62A-4942-8E7D-E5F8F3EF31F3}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2011/AISI%20Decries%20Ruling%20On%20Chinas%20NME%20Status%20For%20Duties.aspx(Steel Business Briefing) -- On Monday, a U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that the U.S. Department of Commerce cannot impose countervailing duties (CVDs) against non-market economies like China.Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:17:42 -0500{EC9F8BB4-0F1A-4D99-874E-6568CEB811F9}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2011/AISI%20Urges%20The%20Administration%20and%20Congress%20to%20Act%20Quickly.aspxWashington, D.C. – American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) President and CEO Thomas J. Gibson issued the following statement regarding a U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruling this week to strike down the U.S. Commerce Department’s application of countervailing duties against subsidized products, including steel, from China:Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:56:06 -0500{97EA4015-09BB-4560-945B-2E8AA02A1B2A}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2011/October%20Steel%20Shipments%20Down%20Slightly%20From%20September.aspxWASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that for the month of October 2011, U.S. steel mills shipped 7,933,653 net tons, a 0.2 percent decrease from the 7,947,262 net tons shipped in the previous month, September 2011, and a 19.7 percent increase from the 6,629,195 net tons shipped in October 2010.Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:03:10 -0500{EF86D0E8-F800-4FBE-83D5-38239ECDE546}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2011/Shutdown%20of%2032%20US%20Power%20Plants%20to%20Cost%20Towns%20Jobs%20Taxes.aspxWASHINGTON (AP) -- More than 32 mostly coal-fired power plants in a dozen states will be forced to shut down and an additional 36 might have to close because of new federal air pollution regulations, according to an Associated Press survey.Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:18:08 -0500{58B091F8-D46D-487B-BA1A-802B7280449F}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2011/Construction%20-%20Roger%20LaBoube%20Named%20to%20Sructural%20Engineer%20Power%20List.aspxAISI and SMDI congratulate Dr. LaBoube, a member of AISI's Committee on Specifications, for this well-earned recognition.Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:44:58 -0500{4D283359-4B1A-40B9-B63A-8379BC0F13A7}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2011/Construction%20-%20CFSEI%20is%20Accepting%20Nominations%20for%202012%20Awards%20Program.aspxNominations are due by January 31, 2012 for awards in Engineering Excellence, Construction Innovation, and Distinguished Service.Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:56:49 -0500{062AF3A4-287B-4DB2-BEFE-EDCF12AD8386}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2011/USTR%20Report%20Gives%20Focus%20to%20Concerns%20Repeatedly%20Raised%20by%20AISI.aspxWashington, D.C. -- The U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) Report to Congress on China’s WTO Compliance, released this week, catalogues continued and egregious non-compliance by China with trade obligations it agreed to upon its accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:42:01 -0500{EE09F0FD-484C-43FA-8A9A-75D13CF553B2}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2011/Steel%20Connects%20Corralitos%20Calif%20Fire%20Station%20Ground%20Zero.aspxCORRALITOS - As part of a worldwide fellowship, Corralitos firefighters, like firefighters throughout the county, state and nation, felt connected to the first responders who died during the 9/11 terrorist attacks.Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:09:44 -0500{8199EA20-C0FA-4907-AABB-9B313BE86A73}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2011/Steel%20Import%20Permits%20Down%2014%20Percent%20in%20November.aspxWashington, D.C. - Based on the Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that steel import permit applications for the month of November totaled 1,984,000 net tons (NT).Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:17:31 -0500{FF4F5475-4FB0-4156-8A8C-B8BD5D83F21A}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2011/AISI%20Commends%20Congressman%20Rahall%20for%20Introducing%20the%20Invest%20in%20American%20Jobs%20Act%202011.aspxWashington, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) commended Congressman Nick Rahall (D-WV) for introducing, The Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011, a common sense bill designed to strengthen existing Buy America requirements for investments in transportation and infrastructure to ensure that the steel and iron used in these projects is produced in the United States.Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:06:49 -0500{47C74312-E41F-4A1F-8C6D-FBD2125DEF32}http://www.steel.org/sitecore/content/Global/Document%20Types/News/2011/AISI%20Chairman%20Visits%20the%20New%20York%20Stock%20Exchange.aspx(AP Photo) -- John P. Surma, Chairman and CEO of U.S. Steel, and Chairman of the American Iron and Steel Institute, second from right, is joined in applause as he rings the closing bell of the New York Stock Exchange Monday, Nov. 28, 2011.Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:32:58 -0500