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REBUILD AND RENEW: The AIA’s Federal Agenda		*BREAKING NEWS* AIA Briefs Congress on Rebuilding After the Haiti Earthquake AIA Backs Repeal of Three Percent Withholding AIA Opposes Mandate Carve-Out for Construction Industry AIA Backs Depreciation Bonus Extension Letter in Support of Green Schools Legislation Mickey Jacob, FAIA, Testifies for the House Committee on Small Business about the AIA’s Rebuild and Renew Plan Don’t Let Congress Make Decisions Without You Visit the AIA Advocacy Center Contribute to ArchiPAC Why Architects Need to Get Involved Resources Rebuild and Renew Community SharePoint Follow Federal Relations on Twitter The Angle e-Newsletter Recovery Act Resources Advocacy 201 Webinar AIA 2030 Commitment Walk the Walk Sustainability Resource Center Contact Us For questions on the Rebuild and Renew plan, e-mail Andrew Goldberg or call 202-626-7438. For media inquiries, e-mail AIA Media Relations or call 202-626-7467.
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As the global financial crisis continues to threaten the livelihood of American businesses and workers, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) urges Congress to enact polices that will revive our economy and build the foundation for long-term economic growth. The design and construction industry is the linchpin of our economy, accounting for one in ten dollars of gross domestic product and millions of well-paying jobs. While the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) included many much-needed investments in our infrastructure, more needs to be done to free up credit and empower the business community to lead the recovery. America’s architects believe that this crisis presents an opportunity not only to build, but to build better—greener buildings, vibrant communities, and a 21stcentury transportation network that is good for both the environment and the economy. In order to allow our nation’s architects to rebuild and renew America, the AIA urges Congress to act now on these key initiatives. Rebuild and Renew: The AIA’s Blueprint for Long-Term Prosperity Make Financing Available for Design and Construction Projects\| Provide Relief to Small Businesses \| Make Tax Policies Work for Recovery \|Rebuild our Infrastructure for the 21st Century \| Build the New Green Economy \| Read the Full Blueprint Key Federal Issues Economic Recovery \| Housing \| Transportation \| Energy and Climate Change \| Health-Care Reform \| Design Excellence Federal Advocacy Updates September \| October