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DC Fly In

March 2017: 

ABC of Alabama leadership welcomes Senator Luther Strange in DC at delegation luncheon covering:
  • Fair and Open Competition in Contracting Act (FOCA)
  • Government neutrality regarding PLA's
  • Agency reform of burdensome regulation (EPA, OSHA)

Representing ABC were David Pugh (Bradley), John Baker (Thompson Engineering), Allen Harris (Bailey-Harris Construction), Buddy Stewart (Ivey Mechanical), Tim Hightower (Southern Carpet, Hardwood & Tile), Jim Cooper (Cooper Construction), Jay Reed (Associated Builders & Contractors, AL). They met with Representative Martha Roby, Congressman Mo Brooks, Senator Richard Shelby, Representative Bradley Byrne, Congressman Robert Aderholt, Congressman Gary Palmer, Congressman Mike Rogers,
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