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AEM Applauds President Obama for Signing Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Bill

2014-06-11 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today

AEM President Dennis Slater welcomed news that President Obama signed into law a $12.3 billion bipartisan water resources bill that will improve U.S. infrastructure, contribute to economic growth, and bolster international trade. Water Resources Reform and Development Act reforms how federal government funds and selects critical water infrastructure projects and streamlines environmental review and permitting process to greatly diminish wait times when undertaking construction projects. This story is related to the following:Trade Associations

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Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Legislation Could Pour $6 Billion Into Equipment Industry, ...

2014-06-02 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today

According to AED Chairman Tim Watters, Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act (H.R. 4237/S. 2345) will spur economic growth and job creation within construction equipment industry by generating up to $6 billion in demand and supporting nearly 1,000 employees over next decade. “The time is long overdue for substantial investment in water infrastructure projects," said Watters. This bill would lift state volume cap on private activity bonds for such projects. This story is related to the following:Trade Associations

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Congress Considers Bipartisan WRRDA Bill

2014-05-27 23:30:00| National Hog Farmer

The House and Senate have reached a bipartisan agreement on a water resources and development bill, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA), that will authorize projects to fix ailing locks and dams and improve ports and waterways. This legislation has been a priority of the agricultural community who depend upon the waterways and ports for a competitive advantage in the international marketplace. Over 60 percent of agricultural products use waterways and ports for transportation. read more

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NADCA Praises Bipartisan Congressional Workforce Development Bill

2014-05-22 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today

NADCA applauded members of Congress for coming together and releasing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Manufacturers have long called for an increased role in developing training and K-12 curricula. Bill will eliminate a number of outdated programs, improve accountability of job centers, and focus additional efforts towards on-the-job training activities. NADCA is calling on Senate to quickly move on WIOA bill to help manufacturers fill thousands of skilled jobs. This story is related to the following:Trade Associations

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