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AGC Past President Steve Massie Provides Testimony at Stimulus Hearing on Capitol Hill

AGC past-president Steve Massie (Jack L. Massie Contractor, Inc., Williamsburg, Va.) testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business Wednesday.  The hearing was held to address the state of the small business economy and identify policies to promote economic recovery.  In his testimony, Massie said that within 30 to 60 days of projects being awarded, firms like his would be able to begin work, hiring, buying materials and working to improve infrastructure.  Massie's testimony was highlighted in The Washington Post. AGC also submitted testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives Republican Economic Stimulus Working Group as part of a hearing they held this morning on Economic Recovery Solutions.  AGC’s comments detailed the benefits of infrastructure investments and urged tax incentives to stimulate the economy, improve energy efficiency and create job opportunities.