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| Delegation supports restrictions on prison industries |
| By Associated Press |
| Published: 09/18/2006 |
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WASHINGTON, DC - Michigan's entire House delegation supported a measure last week on new restrictions for the Federal Prison Industries Inc., arguing the government program has hurt the state's furniture industry. The House approved the bill, 362-57, which would bring more competition into government purchasing, requiring the agency to compete with private sector firms for federal contracts. It would also provide rehabilitative work for inmates. "Fundamental reform of FPI is simply an issue of fairness," said Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, who authored the bill. "Private sector firms and their law-abiding workers should have the opportunity to compete for contracts they fund with their tax dollars." Under current law, the FPI receives advantages in federal contracting, allowing inmates to produce goods and services that are sold to federal agencies. FPI generates more than $100 million in office furniture sales annually. Read more. If link has expired, check the website of the article's original news source. |
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