| DATE |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
LINK |
| 09/08/05 |
Presidential Proclamation |
The suspension of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts in geographic
areas in LA, MS, AL, and FL |
|
| 09/28/05 |
Gulf Families' Recovery at Risk |
EPI report on impact of Davis-Bacon suspension
|
|
| 10/06/05 |
Lessons for Post-Katrina Reconstruction |
EPI briefing paper on Davis-Bacon Hurricane recovery
|
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| |
DOL-issued
Prevailing Rates for Heavy and Highway construction classifications
|
|
| 09/14/05 |
Letter to Congress |
UBC, LIUNA, and IUOE Presidents letter on suspension of DB in Hurricane
effected areas |
|
| 09/23/05 |
Letter to President Bush |
Letter from House Republicans expressing concern with suspension
of Davis-Bacon (list
of signers) |
|
| |
LIUNA Statement |
Statement of Terence M. O’Sullivan (GP of LIUNA) On President
Bush’s Suspension of the Davis-Bacon Act |
|
| 09/2005 |
Issue Paper |
Davis-Bacon Act Top 10 Talking Points and Facts |
|
| 09/2005 |
Issue Paper |
Summary talking points on suspension of Davis-Bacon |
|
| 09/2005 |
Issue Paper |
Suspension will leave workers vulnerable to discrimination |
|
| 09/2005 |
Issue Paper |
DB suspension will erode apprenticeship and training |
|
| 10/07/05 |
Small Businesses Lose Katrina Cleanup Contracts to Large
Firms |
Washington Post atricle |
|
| 10/12/05 |
Lawmaker Fights In Favor Of Davis-Bacon Protections |
U.S. Rep. Rob Simmons Goes To Bat On Behalf Of Workers |
|
| 09/07/05 |
Congressional Letter |
Davis-Bacon opposition letter to President Bush |
|
| 09/16/05 |
Congressional Letter |
Rep. Oberstar opposition letter to President Bush |
|
| 10/03/05 |
Congressional Research Study |
Study on the impact of suspending Davis-Bacon
|
|
| 09/16/05 |
Suspension Update |
Update from Congressman George Miller (D-CA's) office on the DB
repeal
|
|
| 09/20/05 |
Opposition Letter |
Letter opposing the DB suspension from Mayor Bloomberg of NYC
|
|
| 09/16/05 |
Congressional Speech |
Given on the Senate Floor by Senator Harkin (D-Iowa) against the
Davis-Bacon suspension |
|
| |
Resolution of Inquiry |
Rep. LaTourette's Resolution of Inquiry to the House T&I Cmte.
|
|
| 10/13/05 |
Article from "The Hill" |
Labor fights to preserve Davis-Bacon |
|
| 09/22/05 |
PA Representatives letter |
Letter to President from 15 PA Representatives
|
|
| 09/16/05 |
Education and Workforce Press Release |
President Forgets to Declare National Emergency
|
|
| 09/19/05 |
NY Senators letter to Bush
|
Schumer and Clinton oppose Davis-Bacon suspension. |
|
| 10/14/05 |
OMB Watch article
|
Suspension Angers House Republicans
|
|
| 09/22/05 |
Rep. Nancy Johnson press release |
Johnson stands up for workers |
|
| 09/14/05 |
"The Daily Show" movie clip |
Clip featuring the President's suspension of the Davis Bacon act |
|
| 10/17/05 |
Knight Enterprises LLC testimony |
Company blames Davis-Bacon waiver for losing contract |
|
| 10/01/05 |
National Black Caucus of State Legislators |
Statement
|
|
| 10/17/05 |
New York Times Article |
The Workers: Lured by the Work, but Struggling to Be Paid
|
|
| 10/18/05 |
DOL Response Letter
|
Response to the 37 House Republican letter
|
|
| 10/18/05 |
Rep Weller letter
|
Letter to Bush supporting Davis-Bacon |
|
| 10/21/05 |
BNA article |
White House reconsiders DBA suspension |
|
| 09/19/05 |
Chicago Sun Times opinion-editorial |
Rep. Schakowsky's letter to the Chicago Sun Times |
|
| 10/20/05 |
Rep. Miller Press Release |
Rep. Miller forces House Vote
|
|
| 11/03/05 |
REVOKING PROCLAMATION 7924 |
President Bush Signs Proclamation Lifting Suspension on DBA |
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