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ACEC Seeks Defeat Of Confiscatory Three Percent Withholding Tax

ACEC is leading a broad industry coalition to repeal an onerous three percent withholding man- date on government contracts. Scheduled to take effect in 2011, it would adversely impact almost all engineering firms contracting with federal, state, or local governments.
   
Can you imagine your government client withholding what could be your entire profit margin on your project? Or, for some smaller firms, your entire cash flow?
   
This issue first came to light when the House and Senate wrapped up negotiations on the Tax Increase Prevention and Reco.... READ MORE18
 
Nuclear Renaissance: A Cure for What Ails America

In the weeks and months leading up to Barack Obama's
inauguration-and since-three topics have dominated the news: the ailing economy, the need to create better job opportunities for middle-class workers, and the development of clean, home-grown sources of energy.

I would like to offer an across-the-board solution: nuclear power.

The fact is that few initiatives can achieve the "hope and change" promised by our new president like a nuclear renaissance: jobs for the middle class, economic growth, energy independence and a cleaner environment.

While some people on.... READ MORE18
 
   
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