Biden Administration Lets Another PPE Factory Languish, Leaving U.S. Dependent on China

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Biden Administration Lets Another PPE Factory Languish, Leaving U.S. Dependent on China

The Biden administration has distanced itself from multiple factories meant to bolster domestic production of critical medical supplies like rubber gloves. A $100 million federally-funded factory in Maryland sits idle despite breaking ground in 2022, as the contracted company needs more funds to compete with China, now the top supplier. “I think this is a national story, to be honest with you,” United Safety Technology founder Dan Izhaky said.…