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Former Atlantic City Trump Hotel Now Set to Implode on Feb. 17

Stephanie Loder

January 24, 2021

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City official says demolition was delayed by foundation issues in the 39-story structure. x

Federal Construction

Biden Halts Federally-Funded Border Wall Construction

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

January 23, 2021

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Work is paused 60 days for government review of contract options, while US Supreme Court cancels Feb. 22 oral argument and filings in Trump appeal of milcon funding diversion lawsuit

Biden Administration

Infrastructure Remains Central Focus of Buttigieg Confirmation Hearing

Tom Ichniowski

January 21, 2021

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Biden's DOT nominee is certain to be confirmed, Commerce Committee's top Republican says.

Biden's Climate Plan Set to Accelerate Action on Resilience, Renewables

Pam Radtke Russell

January 21, 2021

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It’s anticipated the administration will take a holistic approach to climate change to incorporate climate resilience and greenhouse gas emissions reductionv into all efforts, including the anticipated $2-trillion infrastructure bill to be introduced next month.

Biden signs cabinet nominations at US Capitol

Environmental Rule Changes Coming for Construction Sites

President Biden Orders Review of More than 100 Regulations Issued Under Trump

Pam Radtke Russell

January 20, 2021

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The review—which includes modified Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permits, the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, and several energy efficiency standards—is par for the course, say industry officials.

TC Energy Stops Construction on Keystone Pipeline After Biden Pulls Permit

Mary B. Powers

January 20, 2021

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Unions react strongly to president's decisuib despite renewable-energy push they shared with owner TC Energy

Biden Administration

Biden Calls for Changes to DACA, Other Immigration Policies

Tom Ichniowski

January 20, 2021

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Union leader sees particular benefit for undocumented construction workers with Temporary Protected Status.

Environmental Regulation

Federal Appeals Court Rejects Trump Clean Air Rule

Pam McFarland

January 20, 2021

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In win for environmental groups, court sends Trump administration Affordable Clean Energy regulation back to EPA for review.

Lawsuits and Limits Multiply With PFAS Chemicals Problem

Mary B. Powers

January 20, 2021

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Environmental cleanups are expected to grow exponentially for group of thousands of chemicals with wide business and consumer use, as municipal legal actions rise and Biden administration aims to tighten rules.