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The Looming Debt Ceiling Debate Democrats have discussed addressing the debt ceiling in the lame-duck session to forestall any risk that a Republican controlled House will use it as leverage to demand cuts to mandatory spending programs like Medicare, potentially provoking a financial crisis in the latter half of 2023. House Speaker Pelosi said she…

This Week in Congress Congress is not in session and will return on November 14, 2022. Return to the ASAToday page to read more articles.

The 2022 Pending Election Results Republicans advanced toward control of the House, but by smaller margins than forecasted and Democrats gained a Senate seat in Pennsylvania, as voters delivered a mixed verdict in an election shaped by concerns about inflation and divisions on cultural and social issues.  Some of the targeted Republican races suggested that…

In Memoriam: Lance Ross Announcement of the death of Lance Ross Executive Vice President of Kent Companies [DALLAS, TX] – With deep sadness, we share the loss of Executive Vice President Lance Ross, who passed away on November 1, 2022. Lance Ross was a friend, mentor, and incredible leader to many. We hold his wife…

Tips to Attract and Retain Great Subcontractors Subcontractors are critical to the success of construction projects, providing specialized expertise in a wide range of trades, from concrete and drywall to site prep and utilities; from carpentry and flooring to masonry and steel work. “Our members are effectively funding the construction project,” says Richard Bright, CEO…

FY23 Budget Funding Discussions about an end of year package are already underway, in large part driven by the expiration of continuing resolution (CR) on December 16, 2022.  House Minority Leader McCarthy (R-CA) and Senate Minority Leader McConnell (R-KY) are interested in getting spending bills and the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) done for a…

This Week in Congress Congress is not in session and will return on November 14, 2022. Return to the ASAToday page to read more articles.

Predicting the 2022 Midterm Elections With Election Day less than a week away and early voting having already started in several states, I felt it was prudent to analyze the likely outcome of the election and the resulting policy implications.  Per a polling expert, Dan Clifton, of Strategas Research Partners, our country’s economic volatility has…

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Brooks Act! 50 years ago on October 27, 1972, President Nixon signed into law legislation providing for qualifications-based selection (QBS) of architecture, engineering, (A&E) and related services, including surveying and mapping.  At the time of its enactment, the Brooks Act was a radical departure from the norm of lowest…

SUBExcel Registration is Coming Soon! Mark your calendars!!! Everything is bigger in Texas, and SUBExcel 2023 will be no different!  We look forward to more speakers, more networking, and our largest number of attendees ever.  This year’s event is the perfect opportunity to meet with fellow leaders in the subcontracting industry from around the country…