AWWA conference set for San Diego May 2009

Coatings Inspection Instruments: A PaintSquare Video Education Series Presented by KTA-Tator

Congress Teaches the ABCs of OPJ From On the Other Hand by Mary Chollet Posted on 3/4/2013

EPA’s Ruling Process: Ash Backwards From On the Other Hand by Mary Chollet Posted on 1/8/2013

Casting a Vote for Infrastructure From Editorial License by Karen Kapsanis Posted on 9/28/2012

What should Congress do about undocumented workers in the U.S.? May 13 to May 19, 2013

Should Congress try again to close the background check loophole for gun owners? May 6 to May 12, 2013

Some in Congress have adopted a “zero compromise” approach to the federal budget, no matter the consequences. What do you think of this approach? April 29 to May 5, 2013

What should Congress do about undocumented workers in the U.S.?

April 22 to April 28, 2013

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President Obama has proposed a “Fix it First” program for infrastructure, funded by a public-private Partnership to Rebuild America. What should Congress do with these ideas?

March 18 to March 24, 2013

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How would tightening immigration laws affect the coatings and construction industries?

February 25 to March 3, 2013

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North Miami Beach has passed an ordinance that restricts the use of certain exterior paint colors by businesses. What’s your take on this?

February 4 to February 10, 2013

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With the new Congress seated and a second term for President Obama underway, what do you expect of jobs and the economy this year?

January 21 to January 27, 2013

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Will Congress and President Obama work out a deal to avoid the “fiscal cliff?”

December 3 to December 9, 2012

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Did you vote in last week’s presidential election?

November 12 to November 18, 2012

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Election 2012: Who gets your vote for President on Nov. 6?

October 29 to November 4, 2012

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It’s finally decision time. So, who gets your vote for President on Nov. 6?

October 29 to November 4, 2012

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Forget Obama and Romney. Do you prefer Paul Ryan or Joe Biden for vice president?

September 10 to September 16, 2012

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Who will be the next President of the United States?

July 2 to July 8, 2012

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What coatings segment will benefit most from changes in government policy over the coming years?

April 9 to April 15, 2012

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More than a dozen Americans (including painters) have died in recent years from methylene chloride paint strippers. Now the European Union is cracking down on the products. What should the US do?

April 9 to April 15, 2012

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How should the U.S. Supreme Court rule on President Obama’s health-care overhaul plan (also known as “Obamacare”)?

April 2 to April 8, 2012

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From Bill Clinton’s pot smoking to Newt Gingrich’s marriages, candidates’ personal lives have always loomed large in presidential campaign. But should they?

February 6 to February 12, 2012

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When the dust settles, who will be this year’s Republican nominee for President?

January 16 to January 22, 2012

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What do you think of the Occupy Wall Street movement? (Please comment!)

November 21 to December 4, 2011

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What is the likelihood there will be some sort of government jobs bill before the end of the year?

October 10 to October 16, 2011

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Who would make the worst president for the coatings industry in 2012?

September 26 to October 2, 2011

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Who will suffer most politically next year from the public anger ignited by the debt battle and its economic fallout?

August 29 to September 4, 2011

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House Republicans want to slash transportation spending to the amount brought in by federal gas tax revenues and other existing highway fees. That’s about $215 billion over six years—half of what the Obama administration sought for the program last year. What do you think?

August 8 to August 14, 2011

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Congress has increased the national debt ceiling 74 times since 1962. Should it do so again?

July 11 to July 17, 2011

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The Republican race for President is heating up. Of the undeclared prospects, whom would you most like to see as a candidate?

June 27 to July 4, 2011

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What should the federal government do about environmental regulations in light of weakness in the economy, especially construction?

June 20 to June 26, 2011

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What’s ahead for Sarah Palin?

May 23 to May 29, 2011

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Two contractors are accused of raking in millions of dollars by running a bogus Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) company to gain federal contracts. What do you think of the DBE and Women/Minority BE programs?

April 18 to April 24, 2011

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Who do you hold most responsible for the current federal budget impasse?

April 11 to April 17, 2011

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Congress is considering slashing EPA’s and OSHA’s authority and/or funding. How will this affect the coatings industry?

March 21 to March 27, 2011

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What do you think of President Obama’s six-year, $556 billion infrastructure/transit proposal?

February 28 to March 6, 2011

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What do you think of Sarah Palin as a presidential candidate in 2012?

February 14 to February 20, 2011

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Turmoil in the Middle East could jeopardize oil supplies. What would be the most significant effect in the U.S.?

February 7 to February 13, 2011

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How will the new divided U.S. government affect the recovery in housing and commercial construction in 2011-2012?

January 31 to February 6, 2011

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What should Congress do about the 2010 Health Care Bill?

January 17 to January 23, 2011

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What should the US do about gays in the military?

January 3 to January 9, 2011

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What should the US do about WikiLeaks owner Julian Assange for leaking hundreds of classified US documents?

December 20 to December 26, 2010

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The 10-year-old Bush tax cuts are about to expire. How should Washington handle them?

December 6 to December 12, 2010

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What will it take for the U.S. to address its infrastructure crisis?

November 29 to December 5, 2010

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What is your opinion of the effect that government gridlock will have if it develops from a divided Congress?

November 8 to November 14, 2010

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How do you think the nation’s new crop of elected officials will most affect the coatings industry?

November 8 to November 14, 2010

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After many years, the U.S. military wants to phase out the use of liquid-applied chemical agent resistant coatings (CARC). How long has the Army required the use of CARC? Thursday, June 28, 2012

What is the “opt-out” provision of the EPA’s Lead Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule, now being debated in Congress? Friday, June 22, 2012

Which US President signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act, establishing OSHA? Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Which US President signed the Environmental Protection Act, establishing the now-controversial EPA?

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

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Which of the following organizations is not a part of the federal government?

Thursday, June 16, 2011

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