AF&PA Praises Congress For Passing Economic Stabilization Plan

“The forest products industry is 1.2 million people that sustainably produce necessary paper and wood products from renewable and recyclable raw materials. Like many other capital-intensive businesses we need access to stable credit markets to carry out both our everyday operations as well as to grow and thrive. Additionally, a healthy economy, especially a healthy housing market--for which we are a major supplier, is essential to our competitiveness,” said Donna Harman, President and CEO of the American Forest & Paper Association. “Today’s bill will help stabilize credit markets which will in turn help revive our economy, and we appreciate the support it received from Members of Congress.”