The federal government's manufacturing "czar" is calling it quits. Al Frink, an executive with a carpet manufacturing company in Los Angeles prior to his appointment in July, 2004, has announced he will step down from the post of Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing at the Department of Commerce effective January 31, 2007. He plans to stay active in the manufacturing community, sitting on various boards.

Frink is leaving at an appropriate moment. The new Democratic Congress has expressed frustration with the Bush administration's lack of interest ...

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