Sour economic growth report threatens construction recovery

From RSMeans:

State and local construction spending is next on the high risk list because these government would get no increase in federal grants.  Instead, small cutbacks are likely to trim the federal deficit.  Many state and local governments would have to trim construction spending from their own funds as a weaker than expected economy both reduces their expected tax receipts and raises their unavoidable social welfare and income support expenses.

It was reported to me that Tom Celli had an interesting note to self on his paper at last night's Architect Update. "Act excited." Larry Lebowitz was excited that Tom Celli was excited.  In case the SB hasn't figured it out yet, we know that it is all choreographed.  It is obvious. Please stop moving your lips.

Our country was downgraded for the first time in history.  We have a petition of 4,000 asking to cut back on the cost of the project.  RSMeans recommends trimming construction spending.  WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO GET YOUR ATTENTION?