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E-Verify Mandate for Federal Contractors Delayed Again
The federal government has agreed to further delay implementation of a rule requiring federal contractors and subcontractors to use the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to verify employment eligibility. An official announcement is expected to be published in the Federal Register… Read More
January 30, 2009
Federal Agencies Issue New ‘Dredge and Fill' Permit Guidance
In December 2008, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) issued joint guidance on the extent of federal control over water and wetlands.  Currently, a construction project owner or operator must receive approval from the Corps before building (i.… Read More
January 30, 2009
Simonson Says: Job Woes Spread, Underscoring Urgency of Stimulus and Credit Market Thaw
Construction job gains were confined to only three oil-producing states - Oklahoma, Louisiana (both 4 percent) and Texas (1 percent) - plus the District of Columbia (2 percent). At the other extreme were Utah (-22 percent), Arizona (-21 percent), South Carolina (-17 percent), Florida and Michigan (… Read More
January 30, 2009
AGC Provides Testimony at Stimulus Hearing on Capitol Hill
" width="209" height="192" /> Dr. Stephen S. Fuller of George Mason University testified on behalf of AGC before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure last Thursday. The hearing was held to examine how infrastructure investment contributes to job… Read More
January 30, 2009
House Passes Stimulus Bill – Senate Debate Bill Starts on Monday – Action Requested
The House passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, better known as the Economic Stimulus Package, on Wednesday by a vote of 244 to 188. Highway and transportation infrastructure funding in the bill totaled over $46 billion, including: $30 billion for bridge and highway funding, to… Read More
January 30, 2009
LaHood Confirmed as Transportation Secretary
The Senate has approved the nomination of former Rep. Ray LaHood an Illinois Republican, to serve as Secretary of Transportation. During his confirmation hearing Secretary LaHood said his priorities will focus on the economy, safety, mitigation of global warming and promotion of sustainable… Read More
January 30, 2009
Stimulus Bill Passed by House
Senate Expected to Consider Legislation Next Week The House, by a vote of 244 to 188, passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, better known as the Stimulus Package, on January 28.  The bill now goes to the Senate, which is expected to take up its version next week.  The package… Read More
January 30, 2009
AGC Seeks Presenters for Upcoming Conference
AGC will host its 8th Annual HR Professionals Conference and 3rd Annual Training & Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia from October 27–29, 2009. Help make these conferences successful by lending your expertise as a presenter or forwarding this on to other qualified individuals. We're… Read More
January 30, 2009
Lou Dobbs Features AGC in Line-Item Veto Series
CNN's Lou Dobbs featured AGC member Doug Pruitt (Sundt Construction, Tempe, Ariz.) and AGC CEO Steve Sandherr in its January 29 broadcast.  Dobbs' Line-Item Veto series takes a careful look at the proposed stimulus plan, including the infrastructure investment component. [cnn=/video/bestoftv/2009/… Read More
January 30, 2009
AGC's Stimulus Efforts Featured in The Washington Post
AGC member Doug Pruitt (Sundt Construction, Tempe,Ariz.) and chief economist Ken Simonson were featured on the front page of The Washington Post Business section January 30, 2009.  AGC has worked for months to demonstrate the dire state of the construction industry as it awaits funding through an… Read More
January 30, 2009

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