H.R.4048 - Gulf Coast Civic Works Act

To establish the Gulf Coast Recovery Authority to administer a Gulf Coast Civic Works Project to provide job-training opportunities and increase employment to aid in the recovery of the Gulf Coast region. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To establish the Gulf Coast Recovery Authority to administer a Gulf Coast Civic Works Project to provide job-training opportunities and increase employment to aid in the recovery of the Gulf Coast region. as introduced.
  • Short: Gulf Coast Civic Works Act as introduced.

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Official Summary

11/1/2007--Introduced.Gulf Coast Civic Works Act - Establishes the Gulf Coast Recovery Authority (Corporation). Requires the Corporation to: (1) administer a Gulf Coast Civic Works Project that employs a minimum of 100,000 Gulf Coast region residents and evacuees for public works projects

Official Summary

11/1/2007--Introduced.
Gulf Coast Civic Works Act - Establishes the Gulf Coast Recovery Authority (Corporation). Requires the Corporation to:
(1) administer a Gulf Coast Civic Works Project that employs a minimum of 100,000 Gulf Coast region residents and evacuees for public works projects to rebuild, sustain, and develop the Gulf Coast region;
(2) establish job training programs and apprenticeships to recruit and train qualified workers, including from the Gulf Coast region, for specific vacancies in recovery, rebuilding, and development projects; and
(3) ensure that all workers are paid wages at not less than the prevailing locality rate (Davis-Bacon Act). Authorizes the Corporation to provide grants to Gulf Coast region residents that possess certain skills for:
(1) artistic and cultural projects which reflect the history and culture of the Gulf Coast region; and
(2) projects that chronicle the story of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.


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01/30/08
What’s Going On Calendar: On-going events

San Jose State University students and faculty to celebrate Mardi Gras and rally in support of the Gulf Coast Civic Works Act (HR 4048). Events 9am-9pm. ...

Source: San Francisco Bay View, CA
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11/01/07
Congress Introduces Gulf Coast Civic Works Act, Local Residents ...

WASHINGTON, DC - November 2 - The Gulf Coast Civic Work Project fully supports HR 4048, The Gulf Coast Civic Works Act of 2007, introduced November 1st in ...

Source: Common Dreams (press release), ME
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01/05/09
The Christian Patriot Trumpet: Palliative or Cure?

My Criticism of H.R. 4048 · Would Jesus Pack Heat? The “Sin” Tax: Cure for Our Economy and Ethics? World War III Erupting? Letter From Pelosi · ► July (11). To All Friends Old and New: · Empty Words Pass for Impeachment

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01/02/09
The Christian Patriot Trumpet: The House of Rothschild

My Criticism of H.R. 4048 · Would Jesus Pack Heat? The “Sin” Tax: Cure for Our Economy and Ethics? World War III Erupting? Letter From Pelosi · ► July (11). To All Friends Old and New: · Empty Words Pass for Impeachment

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12/22/08
The Christian Patriot Trumpet: Baldwin Explains the Reason for the ...

My Criticism of H.R. 4048 · Would Jesus Pack Heat? The “Sin” Tax: Cure for Our Economy and Ethics? World War III Erupting? Letter From Pelosi · ► July (11). To All Friends Old and New: · Empty Words Pass for Impeachment

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