AGC of America staff and contractor members met with Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood (center) at the DOT headquarters in Washington, D.C.

During his remarks, Secretary LaHood cited stimulus success stories, including Austin Bridge & Roads' new I-49 project in Shreveport, La., and some he learned from AGC members during a meeting at the DOT headquarters May 20, which was covered by Reuters reporter Lisa Lambert.

The Chicago Tribune reported on today's event.