At a time of rising governmental scrutiny of technology companies, analysts say, there are few better ways to acquire allies on Capitol Hill than to create manufacturing jobs in lawmakers' home districts.
It has breathtaking views -- a short drive in any direction will bring you to the top of scenic hills -- prosperous wine and manufacturing industries, and a major role in the regional timber trade.
In Costa Mesa, though, "this is the Beverly Hills of manufacturing," said Chris Lukas, the owner's son.
Finally, Hill pointed out his efforts to ensure that "manufacturing industries will be compensated for their cost of compliance with these new standards".
Their spending on Capitol Hill is rivaled only by industries like pharmaceuticals, insurance and electronics manufacturing.
Vinegar Hill is roughly nine square blocks, with perhaps 225 residents and about 19 commercial or manufacturing buildings, as well a sprinkling of mom-and-pop stores.
While some people have steady jobs in logging, manufacturing or at nursing homes, many residents patch together seasonal jobs by working at ski hills and painting houses.
Many of the unions that are sticking with the AFL-CIO represent manufacturing workers, who feel threatened by free trade and thus want their unions to lobby for protectionism on Capitol Hill.
It will democratize manufacturing.
That stokes manufacturing.
