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Contains 117 Results:

U.S. Steel Import Crisis; Washington, DC; U.S. Senate Finance Committee (Abstract: Remarks by Curtis Barnette regarding the U.S. steel import crisis and potential solutions. Curtis Barnette gives an overview of the causes and problematic results of the crisis before summarizing the industry's efforts to remain competitive. Curtis Barnette also responds to the Administration's January 1999 Report to Congress and recommends certain legislative initiatives; includes slides.), 1999 January 27

 File — Box: 100, Folder: 70
Dates: 1999 January 27
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Barnette Collection, Lawyer, Businessman, Educator, Philanthropist, and Chairman Emeritus of Bethlehem Steel Corporation / Series 1B. Speeches and Writings

Economy and Steel Market Outlook; Ranch Mirage, Palm Springs, CA; Steel Service Center Institute Conference (Abstract: Remarks by Curtis Barnette regarding the economy and international trade. Curtis Barnette discusses the global and U.S. economic and steel market outlook for 1999 before giving an update on the steel import crisis. Curtis Barnette also summarizes actions taken by the industry to combat the crisis and recommends certain legislative initiatives; includes handwritten notes.), 1999 January 28

 File — Box: 100, Folder: 70
Dates: 1999 January 28
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Barnette Collection, Lawyer, Businessman, Educator, Philanthropist, and Chairman Emeritus of Bethlehem Steel Corporation / Series 1B. Speeches and Writings

Steel Retirement Benefits Funding Act, S. 1911; Washington, DC; Senate Labor Committee (Abstract: A preliminary analysis by Curtis Barnette of the Pension Protection Act before Congress. Also included is background information on the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) and a press release quoting Curtis Barnette's testimony at a Congressional Hearing on pension funding.), 1987 November 20

 File — Box: 100, Folder: 2
Dates: 1987 November 20
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Barnette Collection, Lawyer, Businessman, Educator, Philanthropist, and Chairman Emeritus of Bethlehem Steel Corporation / Series 1B. Speeches and Writings

Voluntary Restraint Arrangement (VRA) Strategy Session; Washington, DC; Specialty Steel Industry of the United States (Abstract: An outline of remarks by Curtis Barnette regarding the steel industry's position and strategy on key trade issues. Three main points include (1) promoting free and open markets (2) ending government subsidies, and (3) maintaining and strengthening U.S. trade laws.), 1990 October 9

 File — Box: 100, Folder: 3
Dates: 1990 October 9
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Barnette Collection, Lawyer, Businessman, Educator, Philanthropist, and Chairman Emeritus of Bethlehem Steel Corporation / Series 1B. Speeches and Writings

International Trade Developments; Allentown, PA; Senate Committee on the Judiciary (Abstract: Testimony by Curtis Barnette at a Congressional Hearing on international trade covering a wide range of issues, including the Uruguay Round talks, the prospect of a negotiating a Multilateral Steel Agreement (MSA), Voluntary Restraint Arrangements (VRAs), North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and the merits of proposed private right of action legislation; includes slides.), 1992 January 27

 File — Box: 100, Folder: 4
Dates: 1992 January 27
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Barnette Collection, Lawyer, Businessman, Educator, Philanthropist, and Chairman Emeritus of Bethlehem Steel Corporation / Series 1B. Speeches and Writings

Bethlehem Steel Restructuring; Johnstown, PA; Bar, Rod and Wire Division (Abstract: Statement by Curtis Barnette explaining why Bethlehem Steel decided to exit the business of its Bar, Rod and Wire Division. Curtis Barnette details several reasons, ranging from rising costs associated with the division to the state of the overall economy. Plans to sell the division are also announced.), 1992 January 31

 File — Box: 100, Folder: 5
Dates: 1992 January 31
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Barnette Collection, Lawyer, Businessman, Educator, Philanthropist, and Chairman Emeritus of Bethlehem Steel Corporation / Series 1B. Speeches and Writings

Bethlehem Steel Restructuring; Johnstown, PA; Bar, Rod and Wire Division (Abstract: Remarks by Curtis Barnette updating employees regarding the sale of the Bar, Rod, and Wire Division. Curtis Barnette shares information about potential buyers, as well as ongoing efforts to offset costs and preserve the value of the business.), 1992 April 22

 File — Box: 100, Folder: 5
Dates: 1992 April 22
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Barnette Collection, Lawyer, Businessman, Educator, Philanthropist, and Chairman Emeritus of Bethlehem Steel Corporation / Series 1B. Speeches and Writings