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In October 2023, the Office of Management and Budget released guidance for the Build America, Buy America Act, which was enacted in November...
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More In-Depth Details on the Davis-Bacon Act Overhaul
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Regulations
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While many economists and experts seem to agree that a recession is looming (or already here), the Biden administration continues to champio...
Policy
Hard Hit by COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy? Call in Occupational Health Reinforcement
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Concern about being infected by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is seen as one factor in the struggle to hire new employees that...
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Total Human Health
Policy
Regulations
Egregious Davis-Bacon Act Violations Can Lead to Criminal Convictions
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Policy
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Policy
Regulations
Biden Proposes $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Plan
By Peter Comstock
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In a speech last week, President-elect Biden announced his plans for an additional $1.9 trillion relief package to further address the ongoi...
Policy
Address 'Your Work' Exposure Within CPrL Policies With Faulty Workmanship Coverage
By Joseph Reynolds
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