150 trade assns. cite vague details and tough penalties to meet required tone revise of race and sex-based diversity programs, set to take effect Nov. 21.
After days of negotiations, marked by rapidly shifting proposals, the fate of a new coronavirus relief and economic stimulus bill was unresolved at ENR press time.
Engineers' group says Aug. 3 order restricting H-1B holders on federal contracts doesn't square with country's practitioner shortage; TVA suspends outsourcing that triggered edict.
Dropped edict that would have required F-1 visaholders to find live instruction or risk being sent home, prompted strong educator backlash, including engineering.
"Emergency" directive to fast-track energy, transport and other infrastructure stimulus comes as EPA proposes to further diminish broader U.S. clean air rules benefits.
