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On Nov. 20, HHS published proposed rules on essential health benefits and determining actuarial value, and on health insurance market reforms. In addition, the IRS, Employee Benefits Security Administration and HHS’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on wellness programs in group health plans.
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As part of the Family Business Estate Tax coalition (FBETC), ABC Nov. 15 sent a letter to members of Congress urging them to pass legislation addressing the estate tax before the end of the year. Barring congressional intervention, the resurgent estate tax rate and diminished exemption would saddle thousands of family-owned businesses with a crippling tax increase.
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Watch ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu’s analysis of the how the impending fiscal cliff will impact the construction industry.
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The ABC Greater Michigan Chapter celebrated a victory Nov. 16 when the Ingham County Circuit Court found the city of Lansing’s prevailing wage ordinance was unlawful only the state is the only entity that has the authority to regulate wages and benefits.
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In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy, ABC chapters and members donated time, manpower, money and other necessities to help those affected along the East Coast.
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OSHA is providing safety assistance, information, and training to professionals and volunteers who are working to restore damaged areas after Hurricane Sandy.
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ABC members and chapters that want to send their best craft trainees to compete in the 2013 National Craft Championships competition should have their competitors submit a form before Dec. 7.
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ABC members that attend the 2013 BizCon in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., will hear from panelists who will address issues such as which sectors and geographic regions are likely to expand and upcoming industry trends, including public-private partnerships.
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ABC’s business partner FirstLab is offering a free webinar Nov. 27 for employers with workers who have Commercial Driver Licenses (CDLs) that will discuss the new National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) program.
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During its Nov. 13 meeting in Austin, Texas, the ABC Board of Directors elected Greg Hoberock of hth companies, inc. in Union, Mo., to serve as the association's national chairman in 2013. Dan Brodbeck, of Compass Partners LLC in Brentwood, Tenn., is chairman-elect.
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