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ASAToday for November 5, 2026

SBA Extends Comment Period on Proposed Small Business Size Standards Following ASA Request

September 24, 2026

SBA Extends Comment Period on Proposed Small Business Size Standards Following ASA Request – ASA Advocacy Helps Secure Additional Time for Construction Industry to Review Sweeping Proposed Changes The U.S. Small Business…

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Diesel Export Ban Debate Could Have Significant Implications for Construction Subcontractors

September 24, 2026

The Trump administration’s consideration of restrictions on U.S. diesel exports could have significant implications for construction subcontractors and specialty trade contractors, particularly at a time when diesel prices are already elevated. President…

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House Recesses Early as Senate Faces Key Legislative Decisions

September 24, 2026

The House recessed last Wednesday, a day earlier than planned, and will not return to session until November 9, following the midterm elections. The early departure came amid a politically complicated situation…

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What to Watch Before the Election

September 24, 2026

With the House already recessed and the Senate potentially facing a shortened legislative window, the amount of major legislation Congress can complete before the November elections is increasingly limited. The Senate’s immediate…

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This Week in Congress

September 15, 2026

Congress returned to Washington, D.C. following the Labor Day recess, but the House is expected to have only a short window for legislative action. House leaders currently plan to keep members in…

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