Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. letter to Kathleen T. Snyder, November 14, 2000

Congress of tfie Hmteb States tyouit of JfepreacntatibcE SHaSljmgton, 2ЭС 20515-2002 November 14, 2000 Ms. Kathleen T. Snyder President/CEO Maryland Chamber of Commerce 60 West Street, Suite 100 Annapolis, Maryland 21401 Dear Ms. Snyder: ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR. COMMERCE COMMITTEE ASSISTANT DEPUTY MAJORITY WHIP Dunoaik. MD21222 1410) 284-6828 Enclosed please find a letter from the Greater Washington Board of Trade to Maryland Transportation Secretary John Porcari stating the Board’s position on the proposed Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for the Woodrow Wilson Replacement Bridge project. I believe it is essential that organizations representing the Maryland business community clearly and publicly state their position on PLAs, or their equivalent, as the Greater Washington Board of Trade has done. Further, it seems to me that working "behind the scenes" with the present anti¬ business Administration in Annapolis is a prescription for disaster. Accordingly, I look forward to working with you to ensure all Marylanders know the harmful effect any proposed PLA will have on Maryland contractors, Maryland minorities, and Maryland taxpayers. The Maryland business community cannot afford to be silent while a few labor bosses dominate the public debate on PLAs. I welcome further dialogue and look forward to our meeting next Wednesday. Regards. Member of Congress enclosure(s)