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Louisiana Flooding Prompts Cleanup, Recovery

Tom Ichniowski

Debra K. Rubin

August 31, 2016

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Federal agencies commit funding for repairs from damaging August rains; AECOM wins contract to manage home-fix program.

Italy Recovers From Quake that Killed 300—and Weighs New Protections

Peter Reina

Debra K. Rubin Michael Dumiak

August 31, 2016

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Italy’s Prime Minister Matteo Renzi launched a long-term program to reinforce millions of aging buildings against earthquakes following the Aug. 24 shocks, measuring magnitude-6.2, that caused nearly 300 deaths as of Aug. 30 in an area northeast of Rome.

Disaster Relief

Louisiana Flood Recovery Begins, Federal Aid Starts to Flow

State transportation department reports six bridges out of service statewide

Tom Ichniowski

Debra K. Rubin

August 26, 2016

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Louisiana ACEC official says at least 40,000 homes were flooded and high water eroded the bases of many roads.

CannonDesign Agrees to $12-Million Ethics Pact with U.S.

Architect-engineer ends liability for VA work bribe scheme of prosecuted former manager.

Debra K. Rubin

August 25, 2016

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Architect-engineer ends liability for VA work bribe scheme of prosecuted former manager.

Democrat VP Hopeful Takes Right-to-Work Fight to Ironworkers

Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine touted union ties to convention attendees

August 24, 2016

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Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine touted union ties to convention attendees.

Federal Agencies Release 'Blacklisting' Regulation

Construction contractor groups blast rule but organized labor praises it

Pam Hunter McFarland

August 24, 2016

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White House says rule will ensure federal procurement officers do not award contracts to firms that violate laws to protect workers.

Federal Agencies Must Consider Projects' Impact on Climate

Pam Hunter McFarland

August 24, 2016

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Final guidance from the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) for the first time will require federal agencies to consider the potential impact of construction projects on climate change.

Federal Court Rejects Request To Consider WOTUS Case

Pam Hunter McFarland

August 24, 2016

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A three-judge panel from the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected a bid by several states, led by Georgia, to have their challenge to the Obama administration’s June 2015 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule heard by the court.

Industry Tries Plan B to Unlock Export-Import Bank Loans

Tom Ichniowski

August 24, 2016

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For months, the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. has been unable to vote on large new loans because its board is one member short of a quorum, putting on hold $20 billion in potential aid for U.S. sales overseas.