Article: Proclamation 7924--to suspend subchapter IV of Chapter 31 of Title 40, United States Code, within a limited geographic area in response to the National Emergency caused by Hurricane Katrina.(Week Ending Friday, September 9, 2005)(Transcript)

September 8, 2005

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

1. Section 3142(a) of title 40, United States Code, provides that "every contract in excess of $2,000, to which the Federal Government or the District of Columbia is a party, for construction, alteration, or repair, including painting and decorating, of public buildings and public works of the Government or the District of Columbia that are located in a State or the District of Columbia and which requires or involves the employment of mechanics or laborers shall contain a provision stating the minimum wages to be paid various classes or laborers and mechanics."

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