One down . . .

As one who complained on this page about the suspension by Mr. Bush of the Davis-Bacon Act fair wage requirements, I feel obliged (and am delighted) to report that, according to Associated Press, the White House has decided to reinstate the requirements, effective November 8th.

This attack of reason was apparently inspired by a Congressional delegation, including Republicans from industrial states like Ohio, New Jersey and New York, that met with Andrew Card today.

Good news for New Orleanians and other job seekers among the victims of Katrina, though perhaps not so good for undocumented workers who reportedly flocked to the area after the waiver was announced!