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OPA News Release: [10/26/2005]
Contact Name: Lisa
Kruska or David James
Phone Number: 202-693-4676
Release Number:
05-2088-NAT
Statement of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao
On Lifting of the Davis-Bacon Act Suspension
WASHINGTON—U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao issued the
following statement on the lifting of the Davis-Bacon Act suspension.
“In response to the unprecedented devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, the
President temporarily suspended the Davis-Bacon Act as part of an Administration-wide
effort to remove as many barriers as possible to aid the recovery efforts
in the impacted areas.
“Upon review of current conditions in the declared areas, the Administration
will reinstate Davis-Bacon Act provisions effective November 8.”
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