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12.10.08 - JOINT RELEASE - Vermont delegation introduces bill to waive state transportation match requirement

WASHINGTON, DC, December 10 - The Vermont congressional delegation introduced legislation today that would waive the state and local match requirement for all federally-funded highway, transit and rail projects through September 2009.


The legislation is intended to stimulate the economy and create jobs by jump-starting projects stalled by state budget deficits. At the same time, it would immediately improve Vermont's and the nation's crumbling transportation infrastructure.

 
11.24.08 - JOINT RELEASE - Vermont delegation seeks to stimulate economy with transportation waiver
WASHINGTON, DC, November 24 - In order to stimulate the economy and meet pressing infrastructure needs, the Vermont congressional delegation is seeking to waive the state and local match requirement for all federally-funded highway, transit and rail projects through September 2009.
 
11.18.08 - OMB implements Welch contractor fraud law
Overseas contractor fraud loophole formally closed after new regulations issued

Washington, DC - Rep. Peter Welch uncovered, investigated and has now officially closed a multi-billion dollar loophole proposed by the Bush administration that allowed overseas government contractors to avoid disclosing fraud.

In response to a law passed by Welch this summer, the Office of Management and Budget issued a rule late last week mandating that government contractors report any suspected instances of waste, fraud, abuse or overpayment to investigators general. The move caps a months-long effort led by Welch to restore accountability to government contracts and crack down on a misguided loophole crafted by the Bush administration.
 
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