"The selection of Representative LaHood to lead the Department of Transportation reflects an astute understanding of the challenges he soon will face. The Congressman is ready to ensure the ambitious but necessary stimulus investments to put Americans back to work and money back into the economy. He has the right mix of experience, skills and savvy to restore confidence in the value of investing in infrastructure and to reach across partisan divides to get vital legislation passed. We are ready to stand with Representative LaHood to ensure his swift confirmation and immediate success," said Stephen Sandherr, Chief Executive Officer of the Associated General Contractors of America.
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