Archive for November 2022

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This Week in Congress This week, Congress returned for their lame duck session with both chambers holding leadership elections.  The formal vote for speaker will occur on January 3, 2023.  The Senate voted on legislation providing federal recognition of same-sex marriages.  Both chambers began finalizing the FY23 budget, along with considering a deal to suspend…

The Control of Congress and the Lame Duck Session A number of key congressional races remain uncalled, and it will take several more days to know the balance of power as officials count mail-in ballots in dozens of close races, with some results subject to recounts and court challenges.  As of now, the Republicans have…

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…

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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…