July 21, 2015
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LEADING OFF
Capitol Building Senate's focus this week: highway funding
After the U.S. House of Representatives passed a five-month Highway Trust Fund fix last week, work on a highway bill is expected to dominate the Senate's work this week. Senators have been working on a six-year, $275 billion measure, but Congress' August recess is looming.
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NEWS
LafargeHolcim Lafarge, Holcim complete mega-merger
Lafarge S.A. and Holcim Ltd. have completed their global merger and have launched LafargeHolcim, a world leader in the building materials industry. The company also unveiled its new logo and its new website. → MORE
→ NSSGA: New MSHA workplace exam guidance
     a concern

→ State association executives meet in Illinois
→ ARTBA Conference focuses on transportation funding
→ SME co-sponsors mining sustainability conference
→ Dolese Bros. invests $20 million in Coleman Quarry
→ Caterpillar dealer to purchase aggregate equipment
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    FEATURE OF THE WEEK
    Crusher safety Safe and sound: Crusher safety
    New equipment and technologies have emerged to minimize some of the dangers associated with clearing a blocked crusher. However, danger still exists. Here are some tools and tips you can use to enhance crusher safety and decrease operator injuries. → MORE
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    FROM THE MAGAZINE
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