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ABC Comments on President Trump’s New Immigration Proposal

Posted on Thursday, May 16, 2019 5:31 PM By anonymous

WASHINGTON, May 16—Associated Builders and Contractors President and CEO Michael Bellaman commented today on President Trump’s new immigration proposal, which would create a “merit-based” visa system to address the workforce needs of U.S. industries
like construction. Bellaman said:

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ABC Applauds Infrastructure, Economic Initiatives in State of the Union Speech

Posted on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 9:05 AM By anonymous

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31—Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) President and CEO Michael D. Bellaman issued the following remarks on President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech.

“Associated Builders and Contractors appreciates President Trump’s focus on creating a strong economy with limitless opportunities for all Americans. The president is right, America is a nation of builders, and ABC and its members are confident about the direction of the U.S. economy and the construction industry and stand ready to help rebuild America’s infrastructure.”

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President’s Executive Action Creates More Problems Than It Solves

Posted on Thursday, November 20, 2014 8:25 PM By anonymous

Washington, D.C. – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today issued the following statement in response to the executive action announced this evening by President Obama.

ABC Encouraged By President Obama's Commitment To Immigration Reform; Disappointed By Lack Of Guest Worker Plan

Posted on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 10:25 PM By anonymous

Washington, D.C. – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address:

“We welcome President Obama’s call for comprehensive immigration reform,” said ABC Vice President of Government Affairs Geoff Burr. “Legal immigrants play a vital role in our construction workforce. Unfortunately, current immigration laws disproportionately affect construction companies due to their fluctuating work needs.

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