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Senate Finance Committee Releases Second Tax Reform Option Paper
On April 11, the Senate Finance Committee released a second in a series of tax reform option papers; this latest document outlines ideas regarding “Business Investment and Innovation.” Included in the policy paper are Section 179 expensing, expanding cash method of accounting, providing a pass-… Read More
April 12, 2013
House Small Business Committee Addresses Tax Reform
On April 10, the House Small Business Committee held a hearing titled, “Small Business Tax Reform: Growth Through Simplicity.” The hearing focused on the need to reform the complex and temporary nature of the Internal Revenue Code for small businesses. During his tenure, Small Business Committee… Read More
April 12, 2013
Immigration Negotiations in Senate Ongoing
The “Gang of Eight” Senators continue to work to finalize details of comprehensive immigration reform. There continues to be few public details on the larger package, such as the worker verification process or the employer sanctions.  However, the future temporary worker visa program continues to… Read More
April 12, 2013
Construction Materials Prices Flat in March but Spikes in Key Items Leave Contractors Vulnerable
Prices for construction materials were flat in March, as plunging diesel fuel and metals prices offset increases in items used in new housing and nonresidential building renovations, according to an analysis of new federal figures released today by AGC of America. Association officials noted that… Read More
April 12, 2013
President’s Budget for Labor and Employment Agencies
The president’s FY 2014 budget contains information on the administration’s enforcement and employment initiatives. The budget is ultimately subject to congressional approval – where it faces considerable opposition – but shows the administration’s priorities and illustrates how employers can… Read More
April 11, 2013
President’s Budget on Tax Proposals
As part of the administration’s FY 2014 Budget Request to Congress, the Department of the Treasury released the General Explanations of the administration’s FY 2014 Revenue Proposals, or “Greenbook.” President Obama’s budget maintains a focus on taxing the wealthy by reiterating his plan to let… Read More
April 11, 2013
President’s FY 2014 Budget Proposes Cuts, Changes to Water Infrastructure Funding
President Obama released his Budget Proposal for FY 2014 on April 10. In it he proposes cuts to both the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) state revolving loan funds (SRFs) and the Rural Utilities Service’s Rural Water and Waste Disposal program. He also proposes changes to the tax code that… Read More
April 11, 2013
Obama Budget Proposes Changes for Transportation Funding
President Obama’s budget proposal for transportation includes many of the same ideas that the administration has proposed over the past several years, but none of which have been met with much support in Congress. Included in the transportation request for FY 2014 are more details on the $50… Read More
April 11, 2013
President Releases FY 2014 Budget – Includes Funding for Federal Construction Programs
Military Construction The president’s FY 2014 budget request for military construction on the whole provides a slight gain over FY 2013 funding levels. The president’s proposal includes about a $400 million – or approximately 5 percent – increase for direct service military construction accounts.… Read More
April 11, 2013
Transportation Construction Coalition Fly-In
June 4-5 | Washington, DC AGC and the Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) scored a major victory last year when the “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act” (MAP- 21) became law. The legislation provided a two-year authorization through the end of FY 2014 and sufficient revenue… Read More
April 11, 2013

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