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Construction Industry Joins TCC in TEA-21 Congressional Campaign11-19-03 | News
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The Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) has launched a national grassroots campaign to ?EUR??,,????'??remind?EUR??,,????'?? Congress to reauthorize the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21). Congress did not act on the reauthorization bill before it expired on September 30, 2003, but gave a five-month extension to keep the program operating. The construction industry, including the Associated General Contractors of America and the many associations that comprise the TCC, support a robust transportation bill?EUR??,,????'??+a six-year, $375 billion package for long-term planning, job creation, and to meet the needs identified by the U.S. Department of Transportations?EUR??,,????'??? report to Congress. The proposal, the TCC believes, will create 1.3 million new American jobs, and be the sparkplug to jump start the economy. Construction industry workers will be sending postcards picturing ?EUR??,,????'??Men/Women Working?EUR??,,????'?? road signs with the work ?EUR??,,????'??NOT?EUR??,,????'?? stamped across them. The TCC has a goal of sending one million postcards. The White House, congressional representatives and other pertinent groups and individuals will receive them. The postcards will also be inserted in the November 6 issue of The Hill, and as an advertisement in an upcoming issue of Roll Call. The TCC is planning other grassroots activities to target members of Congress in their local districts once the House and Senate have adjourned for the year.
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