Masonry Magazine July 2008 Page. 23
Russ Oran
Barry Pineles
Jon Trach
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House Small Business Committee Majority General Council Russ Orban
House Small Business Committee Minority Chief Counsel Barry Pineles
House Ways and Means Committee Minority Staff Director Jon Traub.
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Its thing hook mechanism calls for minimum maintenance and gives the FRSM-20K & SPECIALIZED all the power required.
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Assembled with one mast this system offers: maximum length of 48 (146), load capacity of 10 000 lb (4 540 kg), lifting speed of 72.1mte.
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and grounded in fact. Masonry industry asks Congress to ensure that all factors and views are considered in OSHA's rulemaking on this issue, particularly the fair consideration of medical and scientific studies that put the issue into proper perspective.
Estate Tax - masonry industry supports a permanent repeal of the Federal estate tax and urges the House and Senate to pass a permanent repeal in allowing the estate tax provisions in the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 to expire in 2011. Masonry industry favors this so that masonry industry-related businesses will have the best possible chance of surviving the death of an owner without disruption to their businesses, the communities they serve and the quality of life of employees and their families.
Misclassification of Employees as Independent Contractors - Federal agencies should take steps to improved enforcement of current laws at both the state and Federal levels. Congress should direct the Department of labor and the IRS to work together to improve enforcement mechanisms and protocols. The current tax gap has reached epic proportions; addressing misclassification will help to address billions in lost revenue to the Federal government. Masonry industry urges member of Congress to support legislation that address this problem.
Military Construction (MilCon) - masonry industry urges Congress to direct the Armed Services to incorporate life cycle costs and other durability considerations heavily into design and construction protocols. The present policy, particularly that of the Army Corps, grossly undervalues life cycle cost and durability as criteria for awarding construction contracts. This policy is costing the government billions of dollars long-term.
National Energy Policy masonry industry favors a broad-based approach to national energy policy, ranging from the responsible development of traditional sources of energy (oil, gas, nuclear and coal) to investment, development and support of new sources (passive solar and renewal energy-efficient technologies). IMAS
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Designed to satisfy the needs of masonry contracting companies, the FRSM-20K work platform combines safety, sturdiness and capacity for mid- to large-size job sites. Used with one or two masts, this system of cantilevers, bridges and forward extension allows users to benefit from over 130 different configurations. Ideal for construction projects up to 80 ft (25 m) in height, the FRSM-20K also distinguishes itself when comfort, safety and performance in high altitude are required.
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