Sept. 30 Deadlines Loom for Must-Pass Bills - ENR | McGraw-Hill Construction

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As the House and Senate begin a short pre-election session, their agenda includes important construction bills that must pass before their adjournment, expected around Oct. 1. They include an omnibus spending package to fund agencies for at least several months and an extension for airport construction grants and other aviation programs. Industry and state transportation officials also hope Congress will approve an $8-billion boost for the ailing Highway Trust Fund. But with few days left before the 110th Congress ends, other industry-desired measures may not make it.

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