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Observers say stimulus package could help revive construction industry

NAW SmartBrief | Nov 26, 2008

A stimulus package proposed by President-elect Barack Obama could help the construction industry rebound. A stimulus plan could "absolutely change the scenario for companies that have been talking about laying people off," according to the CEO of an industry group that represents largely nonresidential builders. The construction industry hit an unemployment rate of 10.8% in October. Wall Street Journal (free content), The (11/25)


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NAW SmartBrief | Nov 24, 2008

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