Some in politics have called for the elimination of the Department of Commerce. As Craig Buerstatte, the deputy assistant secretary for regional affairs for the The Economic Development Administration explains, that would be a mistake. His group has one mission, to support communities, cities, towns, rural areas and their efforts to improve their business and economic environments. Just listen to the range of help his office provides.

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