PR Newswire: HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 12, 2013
HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett today issued the following statement in
response to a recent letter to the state House of Representatives from Patrick B. Gillespie, the business manager of the
Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council – AFL-CIO.
The letter called for the House to support transportation
funding. It also mentioned that his organization agrees to a change in the
Prevailing Wage Law threshold from $25,000 to $100,000
for transportation projects only.
Corbett said:
"I thank Pat for his support, leadership and
willingness to compromise on the issue of prevailing wage.
"A yes vote on transportation is a vote for safety, for
jobs and for the very future of Pennsylvania.
"I urge House members to embrace this momentum in the
true spirit of bipartisanship and bring a
comprehensive transportation funding plan to my desk.
"Together we have the chance to bring about a real
change for a better Pennsylvania."
Source: digitaljournal.com
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