From Augusta – Buy American, build Maine Share While growing up in a blue-collar community with a strong union presence, “Made in America” was a label that was commonplace in most stores and on most products. Making a purchase with that label gave us a sense of pride in the fact that you were supporting a neighbor while getting what you paid for. Somewhere along the line, that label became harder to find. If you are like me, you would like to see this trend reversed. That is why earlier this month, I proudly cosponsored a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, LD 1411, “An Act To Establish the Maine Buy American and Build Maine Act.”