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Vice President Kamala Harris Visits Corning Plant in Michigan to Promote CHIPS Act

The move comes one week after the Biden-Harris administration announced $325 million in support for another Hemlock Semiconductor factory in Michigan.

David Clark

David Clark

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Vice President Kamala Harris Visits Corning Plant in Michigan to Promote CHIPS Act
Photo of Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaking after taking a tour of the Hemlock Semiconductor Next-Generation Finishing facility in Hemlock, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, by Jacquelyn Martin/AP

MIDLAND, Mich., Oct. 29, 2024 – Vice President Kamala Harris toured Corning Incorporated’s Hemlock Semiconductor facility on Monday, Oct. 28, accompanied by U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee and Corning Chairman and CEO Wendell Weeks.

Harris, who is campaigning with Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, used the visit to highlight the importance of high-skilled manufacturing jobs. She emphasized her commitment to expanding the American workforce.

At about 1:49 p.m., Harris arrived and greeted employees wearing hard hats before beginning the tour. “Let’s see what I’ve been reading about,” Harris remarked as she approached the production area.

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