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Stopgap Funding Bill Is Capitol Hill Priority

September 14, 2016

As Congress hurries to its preelection recess, the list of major bills the House and Senate must pass before leaving may only include one item: legislation to keep federal agencies operating past September.

Highway Funding

FHWA Reallocates $2.8B in Highway Funds to States

California, New York, Florida get largest shares of redistributed FY16 obligation authority

Tom Ichniowski

September 7, 2016

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States must obligate the funds to particular projects by Sept. 27.

Risk Management

Indictment Details Embezzlement Charges Against City Engineer

L.A. County prosecutor provides new information about redirected cash refunds in Santa Clarita

Erin Richey

September 7, 2016

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The funds allegedly embezzled came to more than a half million dollars.

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.