CEA Interview: Rep. Pat Ryan

New York lawmaker talks about some of the major public projects in his district as well as the importance of project labor agreements.

Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY) sat with Seth Lennon during the CEA National Issues Conference. Their conversation focused on some of the significant projects in his district, notably work at the United States Military Academy at West Point. In addition, Congressman Ryan talked about the value of project labor agreements and how they benefit firms and clients.

Watch the interview with Congressman Ryan below.


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