AGC: Sequestration and Its Possible Impacts on Construction

AGC offers a revised analysis from February 2013 on the impacts of the sequestration

February 20, 2013

AGC offers a revised analysis from February 2013 on the impacts of the sequestration. The Analysis identified a host of federal construction programs that will experience significant cuts this year.

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