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The article discusses why some 40 U.S. senators voted against the Job Bill for American veterans which would have paid out 1 billion U.S. dollars over five years to lower unemployment among military veterans. The opposition reportedly depended on which countries the veterans service and how it generated campaign contributions. It notes that 9 of the Republican senators who voted against the bill received campaign contributions from board members of Friends of Israel Defense Forces (FIDF).

The article calls on the U.S. Congress to allow the remaining survivors of the USS Liberty vessel, which was attacked on June 8, 1967 in Sinai Peninsula, to testify about the events of that day. According to the author, the vessel was attacked by Israeli forces who later claimed that it was a case of mistaken identity. He claims that the incident was not investigated by the U.S. and was instead covered up because then President Lyndon Johnson allegedly did not want to embarrass Israel.

The article discusses an alleged alliance between U.S. Senators John McCain and Joe Lieberman. Within weeks of casting their October 2002 votes giving President George W. Bush the authority to attack Iraq, McCain and Lieberman became the honorary co-chairmen of the Committee for the Liberation of Iraq (CLI), a public relations entity aimed to help sell the Iraq war to U.S. allies and the U.S. public. They also helped pass the Iraq Liberation Act, thereby making regime change in Iraq official U.S. policy.

The article focuses on the political contributions received by pro-Israel political action committee (PAC) in the U.S. While the $3.3 million in pro-Israel PAC contributions was spread among hundreds of candidates for the House and Senate in 2006, much of it was targeted at a relatively small number of candidates. A strong case can be made that the total amount of pro-Israel contributions to candidates for federal office is substantially greater than the $3.3 million in direct PAC contributions made in 2005-2006.

Reports on the selection of Susan Gamble, wife of a U.S. Air Force commander, to participate in the U.S. Mint's Artistic Infusion Program. Role of decorating U.S. coins and medals; Payment for the artists.

The article offers tips on how companies in the construction industry in the U.S. can obtain projects related to stimulus package funding. According to the author, companies should stay updated and informed regarding construction opportunities. Building and highway contractors are suggested to visit web sites such as www.recovery.org and www.fhwa.gov.

The article provides an answer to a question about the impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on workforce demand.

This article offers guide to planning during sub-prime crisis in the U.S. The first step in the process of strategic planning has to be data collection. Whether the market is thriving or sluggish, the most important part of the process is a comprehensive scan of the current and potential future market conditions based on objective data collection and solid economic judgment. This data is available from a number of resources, various association sources, private consultants and some governmental information services.

The article answers a question about the advantages and pitfalls of establishing joint ventures between minority and majority construction firms in the U.S.

The article answers an inquiry on how to get involved in a concerted effort to address the poor condition of public infrastructures in the U.S.

The article presents information on several sources for pay scale information for various job classifications, specifically in the construction industry. Private payroll information is available for purchase from several consulting and data collection services. Payroll information is categorized based on general job descriptions. For public payroll data, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics collects data locally, regionally and nationally by job classification.

The article discusses ways on how construction companies in the U.S. can improve communication with immigrant workers whose primary language is not English. For those requiring all employees to communicate totally in English, there are several training options available for English as a Second Language. A variety of governmental assistance programs are available to help non-English speaking workers acclimate into the workforce.

The article focuses on the advantages of signing a strategic partnership with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to contractors. Contractors who have joined OSHA Partnerships can include this information in their marketing brochures and presentations to prospective clients. Being an OSHA partner provides limited-scope inspections. The partnership also provides help for contractors in documenting commitment to eliminating jobsite accidents.