For Immediate Release

March 22, 2010
                                  
Washington, D.C. – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today released the following statement from ABC President and CEO Kirk Pickerel on the House passage of the health care reform legislation:

"While many are calling this bill ‘historic,’ the only thing historic about the health care reform bill is the record level of new taxes and federal government mandates placed on America’s construction industry.

(January 12 thru April 26) 

It is truly all about the money.  Regardless of bills introduced, the huge shadow over Montgomery and our State is financial issues.  Both the Education and General Fund Budgets will soon dominate the discussion of both the House and Senate.  Both the House and Senate know that Katrina bailed us out once, then, the Stimulus bailed us out next.  What will be the answer for 2010?  CUTS!  Exactly where those cuts fall remains to be seen but some say 30% while others even say 50%!  Corrections should get their desire and that leans us closer to 50% cut in the General Fund.

We are proud to announce that starting with the Winter Issue, Alabama Construction News will be completely published by ABC of Alabama. This news comes with an overhaul of the existing mailing list.

ABC of Alabama has worked over the last 6 months to ensure the mailing list for the magazine was the most comprehensive list of end users and included every general contractor and subcontractor in Alabama. Just a sampling of those receiving our magazine are: Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, Alabama Development Office, Construction Users Roundtable and the Economic Development Association of Alabama. Others to be added include Chambers of Commerce, Hospitals, School Systems and others.

The magazine that your association owns is now your best tool to make sure end users know who you are and your capabilities on the job sites.

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