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House Votes to Delay Overtime Rule

Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Regulatory Relief for Small Businesses, Schools, and Nonprofits Act (H.R. 6094), which would delay implementation of the Department of Labor’s (DOL) new Overtime Rule for six months. However, the Obama administration issued … Continue reading

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New Energy Bill Has Industry Implications

The Senate approved a comprehensive energy bill on Wednesday that defines what technical assistance the Department of Energy (DOE) can provide in developing new model energy codes. It also ensures that certain products and technologies are not given preferential treatment. … Continue reading

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House Passes Bill to Reauthorize National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program

The House of Representatives passed a bill this week that calls for an amendment of the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004. The bill, the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization of 2013 (H.R. 1786), authorizes funding for increased … Continue reading

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