Confirmation Expected for DOT Nominee - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
Many observers expect President Bush's nominee to lead the Dept. of Transportation, Mary E. Peters, to win Senate confirmation. If the predictions prove correct, the former head of the Federal Highway Admi
Publication Date: 18 September, 2006
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Little Hill Progress Expected Before Elections - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
As Congress returns from its August recess, many important construction-related bills remain incomplete. They include all of the fiscal 2007 spending measures, a big water resources bill and immigration an
Publication Date: 11 September, 2006
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U.S.-Canada Lumber Pact Nearing Approval - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
A pending U.S.-Canada trade agreement on softwood lumber still has a hurdle ahead but is moving closer to final approval. Nevertheless, as U.S. housing markets soften and lumber prices fall, U.S. housing c
Publication Date: 04 September, 2006
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Many Wrestling With Court's Wetlands Ruling - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
The Supreme Court's June 19 decision on wetlands cases didn't map limits of federal regulatory authority as clearly as many hoped. Now agencies, courts, contractors and environmental groups are struggling
Publication Date: 28 August , 2006
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Green Building Bills Begin to Stack Up - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
As energy prices continue to soar, green building has emerged as a frequent topic of debate on Capitol Hill. At least 29 bills that promote energy efficiency and environmental quality in buildings have bee
Publication Date: 14 August , 2006
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Iraq: Senators Stew - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
At an Aug. 2 hearing before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGR), outlined the findings of two reports
Publication Date: 14 August , 2006
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Senate Battle Looms on Tax, Pension Bills - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
As the Senate headed toward its August recess, the fate of two major bills-one to revamp federal pension policy and the other to cut federal inheritance taxes, boost the minimum wage and extend expiring ta
Publication Date: 07 August , 2006
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DOT Programs Escaping 2007 Spending Cuts - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
As appropriations bills for fiscal year 2007 advance on Capitol Hill, only a handful of infrastructure programs are posting increases, with gainers clustered mostly in transportation. In the latest action,
Publication Date: 31 July , 2006
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After Delay, Senate Poised for Vote on WRDA - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
A log jam that put off Senate floor action on a new Water Resources Development Act has been cleared, setting the stage for a vote as early as July 19 on a bill authorizing an estimated $13 billion for&nbs
Publication Date: 24 July , 2006
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Back From Break, Congress Has Full Plate - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
As Congress returns from its July 4 recess, it faces a host of unfinished items, including some key bills for the construction industry. Among measures awaiting action are fiscal year 2007 spending bills,
Publication Date: 17 July , 2006
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Bush Order Limits Federal Eminent Domain - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
President Bush has weighed in on the debate over the use of eminent domain to spur economic development projects. He issued an executive order June 23 that bars federal agencies from seizing property throu
Publication Date: 10 July , 2006
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Spending: Senate Panel Cuts '07 EPA Water, Corps Aid - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
The results of fiscal year 2007 appropriations so far in the Senate are gloomy for infrastructure programs. In a busy June 29 session that saw the Senate Appropriations Committee clear four of the 12
Publication Date: 10 July , 2006
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Focus for Estate Tax Change Shifts to Senate - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
Publication Date: 03 July , 2006
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High Court Leaves Wetlands Picture Unclear- McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
Publication Date: 26 June , 2006
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Estate Tax Repeal Suffers Senate Setback - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
Publication Date: 19 June , 2006
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EPA Proposes Rule for Water Transfers - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
Comments are due on EPA’s proposal in mid-July, but officials also are keeping an eye on a federal court in Florida, where a key water transfer case is pending. The suit was filed by the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians, which argued that the S
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Publication Date: 12 June , 2006
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Conference Is Next Step for Immigration Bill- McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
Key Senate Bill provisions
Publication Date: 05 June , 2006
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Construction Funding Tight So Far for FY 07 - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
Publication Date: 29 May , 2006
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Transportation: New Finance Panel Set to Begin Work - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
A commission to delve into the future of the nation’s highways and transit systems—and how to fund them-—is ready to start its daunting job. In last year’s SAFETEA-LU statute, Congr
Publication Date: 29 May , 2006
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Immigration Bill Revived in the Senate - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
Publication Date: 22 May , 2006
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Tough Negotiations Loom for Spending Bill - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
Publication Date: 15 May , 2006
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Industry Jumps into New Fuels Tax Fight - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
Publication Date: 08 May , 2006
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OMB Sees Gains from 'Competitive Sourcing' - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
In a new report, the Bush administration says its three-year effort to put some federal work up for competition with private firms will save about $5.6 billion over the next decade. Officials are pushing a
Publication Date: 01 May , 2006
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Transport Finance Panel Faces Tough Deadline - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
The roster finally is set for a congressionally mandated commission charged with recommending ways to deal with the highway funding squeeze. Once the group begins to meet, it will have to hurry to produce
Publication Date: 24 April , 2006
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After Setback, Hope Seen for Immigration Bill - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
Publication Date: 17 April , 2006
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Senate Panel Adds Billions for Gulf Coast - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
The Senate Appropriations Committee has sharply increased the $19.2 billion that the House approved in March for continued rebuilding along the Gulf Coast from last year’s hurricanes. The Senate pane
Publication Date: 05 April , 2006
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EPA, Corps Seek Wetlands Mitigation Change- McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
Federal agencies have proposed to revise requirements for what developers must do to make up for wetlands damaged or destroyed by construction projects. One result, agencies say, would be to encourage use
Publication Date: 03 April , 2006
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Floor Fight Seen for Senate Health-Plan Bill - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
Construction groups have pushed for years for legislation allowing small firms to join to buy health insurance. Bills passed the House but have repeatedly stalled in the Senate. Industry officials now see
Publication Date: 27 March , 2006
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Hill Conferees Weigh Pension Plan Changes - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
House and Senate conferees have begun work on legislation that aims to fix problems afflicting pension plans around the country. Lawmakers have set early April as a target for hammering out differences bet
Publication Date: 20 March , 2006
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U.S., Mexico See Gains from Cement Pact - ENR.com | McGraw-Hill Construction
There was something for both sides in the cement trade agreement that U.S. and Mexican officials signed March 6. The U.S. gets higher shipments of Mexican cement, easing domestic shortages. Mexico has ant
Publication Date: 13 March , 2006
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Senate Debate Nears on Immigration Bill - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
Action will heat up soon in the Senate on an immigration bill that may differ sharply from one the House passed in December. Construction officials, grappling with worker shortages, hope the final Senate v
Publication Date: 06 March , 2006
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Bush Seeks $20 Billion More for Gulf Coast- McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
With its response to Hurricane Katrina under attack on Capitol Hill, the Bush administration is seeking $19.8 billion more to help the Gulf Coast rebuild. The Feb. 16 request includes about $7.2 billion fo
Publication Date: 27 February , 2006
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Trust Fund in the Black, But Problem Looms - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
New estimates say the Highway Trust Fund is healthier than some thought several months ago, but it's still projected to tumble into the red in four years. Federal, state and industry officials are starting
Publication Date: 20 February , 2006
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Foulke Meets LittleResistance for OSHA Job - McGraw-Hill Construction |
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It’s been more than a year since the Labor Dept. had an assistant secretary in place to oversee the Occupational Safety and Health Administration but now there are signs of progress in filling the jo
Publication Date: 13 February , 2006
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Battle Looming Over Spending Bill 'Earmarks'- McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
Critics of projects and provisions that lawmakers insert in spending bills have their best chance in years to curb the practice, thanks to a drive to put restrictions on lobbyists. Observers think a ban on
Publication Date: 06 February , 2006
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USAID Nominee Could Get Broader Mandate - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
Changes are in the wind for the U.S. Agency for International Development. President Bush has nominated a new USAID administrator and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice wants him to wear a second hat, as
Publication Date: 30 January , 2006
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Moves To Rein in Lobbying Gaining Steam - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
In the wake of recent scandals, lawmakers on Capitol Hill are hurrying to draft legislation to crack down on activities by lobbyists—and legislators. Senate and House Republican leaders on Jan. 17 an
Publication Date: 23 January , 2006
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NLRB Adds New Member But Faces Backlog - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
President Bush's Jan. 4 recess appointment of attorney Peter N. Kirsanow to the National Labor Relations Board moves the panel closer to full strength, filling one of two open slots on the five-person boar
Publication Date: 16 January , 2006
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Construction Bills Pass in End-of-Year Push - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
With a new session about to start, lobbyists are focused on pending items, such as a bill to set up health-care plans for companies that belong to associations. Time is short. Congress wants to end legislative work before the Nov. 7 elections.
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Publication Date: 09 January , 2006
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Gulf Coast Funding Tied to Alaska Oil Vote - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
A Senate battle at ENR press time over oil drilling in an Alaska wildlife refuge threatened $32 billion to help hurricane-stricken Gulf Coast states. The two provisions were linked as part of a Dept. of De
Publication Date: 26 December , 2005
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Small Projects Seen as Iraq Rebuilding Focus - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
President Bush has acknowledged that the effort to rebuild Iraq’s infrastructure has not always progressed as well as the U.S. desired and says the program has shifted from large projects to smaller o
Publication Date: 19 December , 2005
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Congress Must Hustle To Wrap Up Agenda- McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
As Congress returns to wrap up work for 2005, construction officials are watching the fate of several unfinished measures. They include a proposed shift of billions of dollars to rebuild the hurricane-bat
Publication Date: 12 December , 2005
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Federal Buildings Show Mixed FY06 Results - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
Recently approved fiscal 2006 appropriations bills show uneven results for federal buildings accounts, with hikes for some programs and cuts in others. But those figures may not be final. If Congress shift
Publication Date: 05 December , 2005
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Terrorism Insurance Bills Gain in Congress - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
At issue is the 2002 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA). Under the statute, a response to 2001 terrorist attacks, the federal government covers 90% of terrorism-related losses above an insurer-paid "deductible." Combined federal and i
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Publication Date: 28 November , 2005
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Study Critques Louisiana Coasta Plan - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
A report by a panel of scientists says a $2-billion federal-state program should help restore some of the 1.2 million acres of Louisiana coastal wetlands lost since the 1930s. But it recommends that offici
Publication Date: 21 November , 2005
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Problems Predicted for Highway Trust Fund - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
SHORT TERM (2006-2015): Indexing fuel taxes; adding trust fund’s interest; adding 10% of current customs duti
Publication Date: 14 November , 2005
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Bush Seeks To Shift Aid To Rebuild Gulf Coast- McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
The dimensions of federal spending to rebuild hurricane-damaged Gulf Coast infrastructure are becoming clearer. President Bush on Oct. 28 asked Congress to transfer $17.1 billion from approved but unspent
Publication Date: 07 November , 2005
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Fed Choice Hailed, Confirmation Seen Likely - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
In announcing Bernanke Oct. 24, Bush called him "the right man to build on the record Alan Greenspan has established." Bernanke has chaired the White House Council of Economic Advisers since June. He’s been a Fed governor for near
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Publication Date: 31 October , 2005
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EPA Calls for New Powerplant Emissions Test - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
The battle over the Clean Air Act’s “New Source Review” requirements has shifted back to the regulatory front. The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a new test to determine when
Publication Date: 24 October , 2005
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New Law Gives Gulf Airports a Financial Lift - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
Publication Date: 17 October , 2005
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Observers Look for Clues to 'Roberts Court' - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
As the Supreme Court was set to open its fall term Oct. 3 under new Chief Justice John Roberts, observers from industry, labor unions and environmental groups were poised to look for early hints of how the
Publication Date: 10 October , 2005
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Louisianians Seek $250 Billin for Rebuilding - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
To help Louisiana rebuild from Hurricane Katrina’s powerful blows, the state’s senators, Mary Landrieu (D) and David Vitter (R), have proposed a bill to give it $250 billion in federal aid, inclu
Publication Date: 03 October , 2005
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Despite Cost Worries, More Relief Funds - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
In the White House and on Capitol Hill, there’s a desire to provide still more federal funds to rebuild the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina’s onslaught. But there also are plans to monitor how
Publication Date: 26 September, 2005
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Substantially More Federal Relief Aid Needed - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
Another $51.8 billion in emergency federal aid is heading for Louisiana and other Gulf Coast areas slammed by Hurricane Katrina. The large infusion of funds will be welcome, but it’s far from the end
Publication Date: 19 September, 2005
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Post-Katrina Focus Will Include Corps Bills - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
As Congress reacts to Hurricane Katrina, lawmakers already are seeking quick action on unfinished bills that deal with the Corps of Engineers, a key player in the post-storm work. Emergency spending bills
Publication Date: 12 September, 2005
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Roberts To Be Grilled on Industry Issues - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
When the Senate Judiciary Committee opens confirmation hearings Sept. 6 to consider John G. Roberts to be the Supreme Court’s 109th justice, lawmakers will be questioning a jurist familiar with constr
Publication Date: 05 September, 2005
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Spending, Corps Measures Top Hill Agenda- McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
Right before the August recess, Congress passed major transportation and energy bills. When lawmakers return after Labor Day, they will wrestle with other important legislation before they leave for the y
Publication Date: 29 August , 2005
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So Far, 2006 Spending Outlook Is Mixed - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
At the August recess, the score for congressional appropriators for fiscal year 2006 was two bills enacted and 10 still to go. Construction results are uneven: Highways, transit and military construction a
Publication Date: 15 August , 2005
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Delays Filling NLRB Result in Case Backlog - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
With all the focus on the White House’s Supreme Court nominee, it has largely gone unnoticed that the Senate has yet to confirm two candidates for seats on the five-member National Labor Relations Boa
Publication Date: 08 August , 2005
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Conferees Agree on Long-Awaited Energy Bill - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
After a marathon session that stretched past 2 a.m. July 26, House and Senate negotiators reached a deal on the first major energy bill in more than a decade. The measure, which backers say will strengthen
Publication Date: 01 August , 2005
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