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Construction advocates back White House infrastructure proposal

Published on 09/20/2010

President Barack Obama introduced a plan to invest $50 billion in the nation's roads, railways, and airports to the public on Labor Day weekend, and it has... (Continue reading)

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ARRA bond reimbursement for DBEs

Published on 07/16/2010

Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) are not taking advantaged of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) bond reimbursement dollars, says the U... (Continue reading)

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US DOT proposes DBE program changes

Published on 05/11/2010

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is proposing to expand its disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) program and crackdown on agencies that fail ... (Continue reading)

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Administration crafts 'High Road' plan, igniting concern

Published on 04/20/2010

In recent months, multiple sources have reported that the Obama administration is drafting an overhaul to federal bidding procedures. The administration ha... (Continue reading)

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Jobs legislation funds public works

Published on 03/29/2010

Earlier this month, President Barack Obama signed the HIRE act into law, which provides $17.5 billion in various tax incentives for businesses to hire new ... (Continue reading)

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Figures show public sector spending up nationwide in 2009

Published on 02/19/2010

Public spending on construction projects increased by 6.1 percent nationwide from September 2008 to September 2009, according to federal figures released a... (Continue reading)

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Congress debates 2nd stimulus, transportation funding plan

Published on 02/19/2010

Transportation infrastructure across the nation is crumbling, and cash-strapped states are seeking financial assistance from the federal government for mai... (Continue reading)

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Obama backs second stimulus plan

Published on 02/19/2010

Speaking at a news conference earlier this month, U.S. House Transportation Committee Chairman James Oberstar (D. - Minn.) pushed for a second stimulus bil... (Continue reading)

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New public works money absent in Senate jobs bill

Published on 02/19/2010

Frustrating the hopes of infrastructure advocates, the U.S. Senate's jobs bill, known as the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act, will conta... (Continue reading)

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How to survive the economic crisis

Published on 03/12/2009

The present economic crisis initiated the demise of some of the world?s biggest companies and is forcing other businesses to tighten their belts. The const... (Continue reading)

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