On September 8, AGC urged the U.S. House and U.S. Senate to focus on six priority areas - those that will most impact the ability of AGC members to hire, manage their businesses and pay taxes into the future - in the waning weeks of the 110th Congress. The construction industry is suffering a drop in employment, especially in highway and transportation construction, where there has been a drop of more than 5% in the past year. The construction industry has also seen significant volatility in diesel/energy prices over the last five years.
AGC urged Congress to focus on the following top six priorities:
• Fixing the shortfall in the Highway Trust Fund, which passed the Senate Wednesday and the House on Thursday;
• Extending the authorization for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) into the 111th Congress;
• Finalizing appropriations for fiscal year 2009 and providing economic stimulus that creates jobs;
• Improving domestic energy security;
• Extending tax provisions; and
• Reauthorizing the E-Verify program.
To view a copy of the letter click here.
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