Tag Archives: President Trump
The Bad News is There’s a Great Recession Coming. The Good News? It’s Not til 2030

The next few years should be strong for the glass and fenestration industries, but companies better use that time to prepare for the possibility of a huge economic shock in 2030, according to Alan Beaulieu, the president of ITR Economics, … Continue reading
Washington Takes Aim at Skilled Labor Concerns

The construction industry, particularly in specialty trades such as glass and glazing, has plenty of work on its plate. The question is whether it can continue to meet demand with a shortage in skilled labor and quality craft workers. Both … Continue reading
Final 2018 Budget Plan: EPA, DOE Cuts Remain

The White House’s 2018 federal budget plan, which was released yesterday, is a close match for the outline that came out in March. Deep cuts are still planned for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the elimination of the popular … Continue reading
Budget Deal Keeps EPA Fully Funded — For Now
On Monday, Congress released a $1.017 trillion spending bill that funds the federal government through September. The bill, which must be approved by Friday to avoid a government shutdown, doesn’t feature the deep cuts that President Trump had pushed for … Continue reading
Trump EPA Transition Chief: If Your Industry Likes Energy Star, It Should Run It

The man who led President Trump’s transition team for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) told USGNN.com™ sister publication DWM that “if your industry and others that participate in Energy Star think it’s a good program, then I think you should pay … Continue reading