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ACG asks government to reconsider new hiring rules

On May 24, the Associated General Contractors of America and 10 other national business associations requested the Obama administration reconsider a series of new hiring mandates it wants to impose on contractors working on federal projects. The new rules, which are being proposed by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), are designed to […]

May 24, 2012

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U.S. DOT to expedite 3 highway projects

The Obama Administration Oct. 11 announced 14 infrastructure projects across the country that will be expedited through permitting and environmental review processes, to improve the efficiency of federal reviews needed to help job-creating projects move quickly to completion. Three highway projects are under the U.S. Department of Transportation: Tappan Zee Bridge, New York: The project […]

October 13, 2011

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Associated Builders and Contractors: Don’t inject politics into the federal government contracting process

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has criticized the Obama Administration about a draft Executive Order that would inject politics into the federal government contracting process. The Executive Order would force all companies bidding for federal contracts to disclose their political spending, as well as personal contributions made by their officers and directors, ABC asserts.,Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has criticized the Obama Administration about a draft Executive Order that would inject politics into the federal government contracting process. The Executive Order would force all companies bidding for federal contracts to disclose their political spending, as well as personal contributions made by their officers and directors, ABC asserts.,Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has criticized the Obama Administration about a draft Executive Order that would inject politics into the federal government contracting process. The Executive Order would force all companies bidding for federal contracts to disclose their political spending, as well as personal contributions made by their officers and directors, ABC asserts.,Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has criticized the Obama Administration about a draft Executive Order that would inject politics into the federal government contracting process. The Executive Order would force all companies bidding for federal contracts to disclose their political spending, as well as personal contributions made by their officers and directors, ABC asserts.,Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has criticized the Obama Administration about a draft Executive Order that would inject politics into the federal government contracting process. The Executive Order would force all companies bidding for federal contracts to disclose their political spending, as well as personal contributions made by their officers and directors, ABC asserts.,Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has criticized the Obama Administration about a draft Executive Order that would inject politics into the federal government contracting process. The Executive Order would force all companies bidding for federal contracts to disclose their political spending, as well as personal contributions made by their officers and directors, ABC asserts.,Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has criticized the Obama Administration about a draft Executive Order that would inject politics into the federal government contracting process. The Executive Order would force all companies bidding for federal contracts to disclose their political spending, as well as personal contributions made by their officers and directors, ABC asserts.

May 16, 2011

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$2.4 billion available for U.S. high-speed rail projects

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Makes $2.4 Billion Available for High-Speed Rail Projects Across America. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on March 11 announced that he is making nearly $2.4 billion, through a competitive process, to states eager to develop high-speed rail corridors across the United States. “The Obama Administration’s bold high-speed rail plan will create jobs, reinvigorate our manufacturing sector and spur economic development for years to come,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “States across the country have been banging down our door for the opportunity to receive additional high-speed rail dollars and to deliver all of its economic benefits to their citizens.”

March 11, 2011

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Rep. Dent: Why stimulus funds for cement importation terminal?

During an Oct. 13 press conference at the Keystone Cement Company in East Allen Township, Pa., U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent (Pa.-15) questioned the use of federal government financing to support the construction of a cement importation terminal in Staten Island, N.Y. Dent, Co-Chair of the House Cement Caucus, was joined by employees from all five […]

October 13, 2010

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LaHood lauds Senate for transit safety bill

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood yesterday commended the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee for reporting out the Obama Administration’s transit safety bill, the first transit-specific safety bill ever sent to Congress by any administration, by a unanimous vote. The bill now goes to the Senate floor. Secretary LaHood applauded Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd, Ranking […]

June 30, 2010

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LaHood lauds Senate for transit safety bill

June 29, 2010

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Kirk Landers: Common sense 2009

The Obama administration is putting some contractors who work with the federal government on notice with two proposed changes in acquisition rules that address pass-through costs and award fees.

November 1, 2009

Roadbuilding

Financial District: Rewriting Rules for Contractors

The Obama administration is putting some contractors who work with the federal government on notice with two proposed changes in acquisition rules that address pass-through costs and award fees. In the first case, which would amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the move is designed to cut back pass-through fees. In the second case rollovers […]

November 1, 2009

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