May 2013

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Housing starts fall in April	05/17/2013
Unemployment falls in April	05/09/2013
Housing starts rise in March	04/17/2013
Senators will release immigration plan	04/16/2013
Unemployment falls in March	04/05/2013
U.S. consumer confidence falls in March	03/28/2013
Housing starts rise in February	03/27/2013
Unemployment falls in February	03/08/2013
NRCA member sponsors Phoenix Racing at Daytona	03/01/2013
Housing starts fall in January	02/27/2013
U.S. consumer confidence rises in February	02/27/2013
Unemployment rises in January	02/04/2013
Economy contracted at 0.1 percent pace during the fourth quarter of 2012	02/01/2013
Housing starts rise in December 2012	01/18/2013
U.S. consumer confidence falls in December 2012	01/11/2013
Unemployment holds steady in December	01/04/2013
Housing starts fall in November	12/19/2012
U.S. consumer confidence rises in November	12/13/2012
Unemployment falls in November	12/11/2012
Economy grew more than estimated during the third quarter	12/11/2012
Fewer schools offer construction programs	12/05/2012
Construction industry struggles with worker shortage	12/03/2012
Housing starts hit four-year high in October	11/30/2012
U.S. consumer confidence rises in October	11/13/2012
Unemployment rises in October as work force grows	11/05/2012
Economy grew at 2 percent pace during the third quarter	10/30/2012
Reasons why family businesses fail	10/30/2012
Caterpillar cuts profit view	10/29/2012
Housing starts reach four-year high in September	10/23/2012
Unemployment falls in September	10/05/2012
U.S. consumer confidence rises in September	10/05/2012
U.S. revises hiring numbers	09/28/2012
Housing starts increased in August	09/27/2012
Measure of U.S. economic activity declined in August	09/25/2012
Unemployment falls in August	09/07/2012
Unemployment rose in 44 states in July	08/31/2012
U.S. consumer confidence drops in August	08/29/2012
Housing starts decreased in July	08/23/2012
Unemployment rises in July	08/03/2012
Unemployment rose in 27 states in June	07/25/2012
Housing starts increased in June	07/25/2012
Unemployment holds steady in June	07/06/2012
U.S. consumer confidence drops in June	06/27/2012
Unemployment rose in 18 states in May	06/25/2012
Unemployment rate rises in May	06/04/2012
U.S. consumer confidence drops in May	05/30/2012
Unemployment fell in 37 states in April	05/25/2012
U.S. orders tariffs on Chinese solar panels	05/23/2012
Unemployment rate drops in April	05/04/2012
Productivity falls during the first quarter	05/04/2012
Housing starts declined in March	05/03/2012
Economy grew 2.2 percent during the first quarter	04/30/2012
U.S. consumer confidence holds steady in April	04/27/2012
U.S. labor force is growing at a slower pace	04/18/2012
Record snow in Alaska city damages roofs	04/12/2012
Unemployment rate drops in March	04/09/2012
Smog-eating tiles could reduce pollution	04/03/2012
U.S. consumer confidence falls in March	04/02/2012
Economy grew at 3 percent pace during final quarter of 2011	03/21/2012
Unemployment fell in 45 states in January	03/15/2012
U.S. consumer confidence rises in February	03/12/2012
Unemployment rate holds steady in February	03/09/2012
U.S. consumer confidence drops in January	02/10/2012
Small businesses experience slower hiring	02/10/2012
Unemployment rate drops in January	02/06/2012
Businesses can turn angry customers into loyal customers	02/01/2012
Caterpillar offers optimistic economic outlook	01/30/2012
Economy grew 2.8 percent during the fourth quarter of 2011	01/30/2012
Unemployment fell in 37 states in December 2011	01/26/2012
Housing starts declined in December 2011	01/24/2012
More states decide to buy from veteran-owned businesses	01/16/2012
Obama administration proposes easing path for illegal immigrants	01/10/2012
Unemployment rate drops in December 2011	01/06/2012
U.S. consumer confidence rises in December 2011	01/05/2012
Supreme Court to hear challenge of Arizona immigration law	12/13/2011
SBA's disaster assistance lending surpasses $50 billion	12/08/2011
Unemployment rate drops in November	12/08/2011
Lawmakers cut HUD's construction fund for the poor	12/06/2011
U.S. consumer confidence rises in November	11/29/2011
Obama administration extends crackdown on companies' illegal hires	11/18/2011
Strong storm blows off roofs in Alaska	11/11/2011
U.S. consumer confidence falls in October	11/08/2011
Unemployment rate dips in October	11/04/2011
Workers costs increase faster than salaries	11/03/2011
U.S. economy grew 2.5 percent during the third quarter	10/31/2011
Unemployment fell in 25 states in September	10/24/2011
U.S. consumer confidence was unchanged in September	10/13/2011
Unemployment rate was unchanged in September	10/10/2011
Google announces investment in rooftop solar panels	09/30/2011
Recession has reshaped the U.S.' economic map	09/30/2011
Poverty surges in U.S. in 2010	09/15/2011
Tax cuts target small businesses	09/14/2011
FBI raids solar panel company's headquarters	09/13/2011
Unemployment fell in most U.S. cities in July	09/09/2011
Obama is expected to propose $300 billion jobs plan	09/07/2011
Workplace fatalities fell slightly in 2010	09/06/2011
U.S. consumer confidence plummets in August	09/06/2011
Unemployment rate was unchanged in August	09/06/2011
Economy demonstrates slow growth during the second quarter	08/29/2011
Unemployment rose in 28 states in July	08/23/2011
Caterpillar sees slower growth in dealer sales	08/19/2011
Obama will propose plans regarding job creation, debt reduction	08/18/2011
Lack of small-business hiring is affecting economic recovery	08/16/2011
Productivity drops during the spring	08/12/2011
Unemployment rate falls in July	08/05/2011
Unemployment rose in most U.S. cities in June	08/05/2011
U.S. economy grew 1.3 percent during the second quarter	08/03/2011
U.S. consumer confidence improves slightly	07/27/2011
Federal debt-limit actions will affect construction industry	07/25/2011
Proposal to speed union votes draws fire from employers	07/22/2011
Unemployment rate rises in June	07/11/2011
Unemployment rate rises in May	06/03/2011
U.S. consumer confidence falls	06/01/2011
Unemployment rate rises in April	05/06/2011
U.S. economy grew 1.8 percent during the first quarter	05/03/2011
Unemployment drops in two-thirds of states	04/25/2011
Court upholds block on parts of Arizona immigration law	04/12/2011
State and local revenues grow amid budget shortfalls	04/08/2011
Unemployment rate falls in March	04/04/2011
Unemployment rate hits lowest level in almost two years	03/04/2011
U.S. consumer confidence hits three-year high	02/22/2011
States seeking Arizona-type immigration law face realities	02/22/2011
Companies expect increased hiring	02/11/2011
Unemployment rate decreases in January	02/04/2011
Unemployment increases in 20 states, drops in 15	01/28/2011
House votes to repeal health care law	01/21/2011
Unemployment rate decreases in December 2010	01/12/2011
Consumer confidence falls in December	01/03/2011
Lending to U.S. small businesses declines	12/29/2010
Job openings increase to most in two years	12/08/2010
Construction unemployment rate increases to 18.8 percent	12/06/2010
Unemployment rate increases in November	12/06/2010
Small-business bankruptcies fall during third quarter	12/03/2010
Small-business employment growth signals recovery	11/30/2010
Jobs were added in 41 states in October	11/23/2010
House rejects jobless benefits bill	11/22/2010
Green job growth may slow with next Congress	11/22/2010
U.S. homebuilder confidence increases in November	11/22/2010
U.S. industrial production was weak in October	11/17/2010
Recent NLRB decisions said to tilt in favor of unions	11/15/2010
Larger small businesses receive more financing	11/10/2010
OPEC boosts global oil-demand forecast	11/10/2010
Unemployment rate remains unchanged in October	11/08/2010
U.S. economy grew slightly faster during the third quarter	11/01/2010
U.S. consumer confidence was weak in October	10/28/2010
U.S. consumer confidence was weak in October	10/28/2010
Donors send millions to help defend Arizona immigration law	10/28/2010
Unemployment rate falls in 23 states in September	10/26/2010
U.S. home construction increases slightly	10/19/2010
Fed intends to act to boost economy	10/18/2010
SBA program provides record financing for small businesses	10/15/2010
Unemployment rate was unchanged in September	10/11/2010
Estimated $29 billion lost on federal bailouts	10/08/2010
Buildings may one day wear biological "skins"	10/08/2010
SBA-backed loans continued to rebound in fiscal year 2010	10/08/2010
Global economy gains as U.S. growth slows	10/07/2010
White House report says stimulus package is a success	10/04/2010
Household income plummeted in 2009	09/29/2010
Slower productivity may boost hiring	09/23/2010
Number of uninsured surged during recession	09/22/2010
Job openings increase for the first time since April	09/09/2010
Obama pushes tax plan to help economy, job creation	09/09/2010
Study shows U.S. is less competitive in global economy	09/09/2010
Bigger share of health care costs falls to employees	09/07/2010
Unemployment rate increases in August	09/03/2010
Number of illegal immigrants in U.S. falls in 2009	09/02/2010
Consumer confidence increases in August	09/01/2010
Economists say stimulus created nearly 3 million jobs	08/31/2010
Small businesses delay spending, wait for aid	08/31/2010
Economy slows to 1.6 percent	08/30/2010
Jobless claims decline, easing worries	08/30/2010
Small-business lending is down	08/25/2010
Unemployment rate falls in 18 states	08/23/2010
Workplace fatalities fall in 2009	08/20/2010
Small businesses represent bulk of job losses	08/19/2010
Caterpillar expands its manufacturing in the South	08/19/2010
Fed takes small step to boost economy	08/11/2010
Decline in U.S. productivity may signal need for hiring	08/10/2010
Virginia legal opinion authorizes checks of immigration status	08/10/2010
Democrats focus on manufacturing boost to create jobs	08/09/2010
Unemployment rate remains unchanged in July	08/06/2010
Economic recovery slows as consumer spending weakens	07/30/2010
Small businesses are a focus of political parties	07/30/2010
Federal judge blocks portions of Arizona immigration law	07/29/2010
Obama urges Congress to pass small-business initiatives	07/29/2010
Congress approves extension of emergency jobless benefits	07/26/2010
States struggle to handle unemployment-insurance fraud	07/22/2010
Economic recovery is slower than expected	07/20/2010
Jobless benefits are set to end	07/19/2010
Justice Department sues Arizona over immigration law	07/12/2010
More than 1 million unemployed workers lose benefits	07/02/2010
Unemployment rate falls to 9.5 percent in June	07/02/2010
Recession has affected more than half of U.S. workers	07/02/2010
Senate rejects expanded spending package	06/28/2010
Senate works to advance tax and safety net legislation	06/23/2010
Obama urges Congress to pass job initiatives	06/14/2010
Unemployment rate falls to 9.7 percent	06/09/2010
House passes bill with unemployment benefits, tax breaks	06/02/2010
Unemployment rates fall in 34 states, D.C.	05/27/2010
Economists expect solid U.S. growth	05/25/2010
Senate passes overhaul of financial regulations	05/24/2010
Senate passes measure to increase oversight of the Fed	05/12/2010
States cut tax incentives to help close budget gaps	05/12/2010
Unemployment rate rises to 9.9 percent	05/07/2010
SBA grants will promote energy efficiency	05/06/2010
Unemployment rates fell in most cities in March	04/29/2010
Large manufacturers see signs of recovery	04/29/2010
Economic recovery is stronger than expected	04/27/2010
Arizona governor signs controversial immigration bill	04/27/2010
Construction jobs rose in 26 states in March	04/20/2010
Congress restores jobless benefits	04/16/2010
Small businesses wait for economic rebound	04/16/2010
Senate votes to advance jobless benefits	04/14/2010
OSHA increases oversight of state safety agencies	04/09/2010
Unemployment rate holds steady at 9.7 percent	04/07/2010
Unemployment benefits expire for thousands	04/07/2010
Industry groups want to delay lead dust regulation	04/01/2010
Congress approves amendments to health reform bill	03/29/2010
Obama signs health care reform bill	03/26/2010
States launch lawsuits against health care reform bill	03/26/2010
Federal Reserve holds interest rates at record lows	03/19/2010
Construction spending drops in January	03/10/2010
House passes $15 billion jobs measure	03/09/2010
E-Verify failing to catch half of illegal workers	03/08/2010
U.S. unemployment rate holds steady in February	03/08/2010
The Home Depot® announces $1 million for trade scholarship program	02/25/2010
Senate vote advances $15 billion jobs bill	02/25/2010
Reid wants to pare down bill, pass job provisions	02/15/2010
White House report predicts lukewarm job growth in 2010	02/12/2010
First-time jobless claims drop sharply	02/11/2010
Congress considers extending unemployment benefits	02/09/2010
U.S. unemployment rate falls in January	02/09/2010
Obama proposes $30 billion for small-business loans	02/02/2010
Economic stimulus created 600,000 jobs at the end of 2009	02/02/2010
Economy grows at fastest pace since 2003	02/02/2010
Senators act to thwart EPA emissions efforts	01/27/2010
Survey reveals construction industry's grim outlook	01/22/2010
States urge delay on emission rules	01/14/2010
White House estimates 168,000 construction jobs saved or created	01/14/2010
Employers cut more jobs than expected in December 2009	01/11/2010
U.S. jobless claims fall unexpectedly	01/05/2010
UL announces dual evaluation and certification program	12/11/2009
Unemployment rate drops to 10 percent in November	12/07/2009
Web site offers green building report	12/04/2009
Economists expect joblessness will start to ebb in 2010	12/01/2009
Jobless benefits will expire unless Congress acts	11/20/2009
USGBC launches LEED® Pilot Credit Library	11/16/2009
Small businesses struggle amid increasing unemployment	11/12/2009
OSHA reveals top 10 safety violations for 2009	11/10/2009
Unemployment rate increases to 10.2 percent in October	11/09/2009
El Niño is expected to influence winter weather in the U.S.	11/06/2009
Senate addresses unemployment benefits, homebuyer aid	11/02/2009
Unemployment rate rises to 9.8 percent in September	10/06/2009
August unemployment rate rises more than expected	09/10/2009
U.S.' economic decline seems to be moderating	08/07/2009
Job losses slow as jobless rate declines	08/07/2009
Unemployment increases in 48 states	06/30/2009
Federal Reserve reports recession could be easing	06/16/2009
Unemployment rate increases, pace of layoffs eases	06/09/2009
Increased confidence contributes to financial improvement	05/27/2009
Stimulus package helps green job growth	05/08/2009
EPA shows effects of carbon caps proposal	04/27/2009
Jobless claims rise more than expected	04/27/2009
Caterpillar’s loss reflects unhealthy bottom line	04/22/2009
Ads are used in Employee Free Choice Act debate	04/17/2009
McGraw-Hill Construction provides forecasts for 2009	04/16/2009
Unemployment rate continues to rise in March	04/06/2009
Number of LEED® projects doubled in 2008	04/06/2009
Lending plan aims to boost small businesses	03/25/2009
Dow Chemical, Rohm & Haas reach settlement	03/10/2009
Unemployment rate climbs in February	03/09/2009
U.S. jobless claims exceed 5 million	02/27/2009
Global oil demand expected to drop 1.2 percent	02/17/2009
Unemployment rate soars in January	02/09/2009
Dow Chemical posts significant fourth-quarter loss	02/03/2009
New home construction dropped sharply in December 2008	01/29/2009
U.S. employers make significant job cuts	01/28/2009
Effects of stimulus package may be slow	01/26/2009
State tax revenues dropped in 2008 as economy weakened	01/21/2009
Unemployment rate rises in December	01/15/2009
November construction spending was better than expected	01/08/2009
Analysts speculate on Dow Chemical/Rohm & Haas deal	01/05/2009
Jobless claims fall, outlook doesn't change	12/19/2008
Manufacturing continues to decline in the U.S.	12/17/2008
Poll shows pessimism about the U.S. economy	12/16/2008
Job losses were higher than expected in November	12/10/2008
Oil and gas prices hit four-year lows	12/08/2008
Construction industry hopes for a rebound	12/01/2008
Congress approves extension of jobless benefits	11/24/2008
More professionals seek training as green building booms	11/20/2008
SBA changes loan program to assist small businesses	11/19/2008
Government limits expansion of E-Verify program	11/17/2008
Job losses continue in October	11/07/2008
SBA contracting numbers are confirmed	10/28/2008
Construction industry prepares for cutbacks	10/24/2008
Jobless claims increase more than expected	10/23/2008
U.S. sees significant drop in big industry production	10/22/2008
U.S. government launches business Web site	10/17/2008
September was ninth consecutive month of job losses	10/08/2008
Jobless rate hits five-year high in August	09/08/2008
Survey results demonstrate workers' anxieties	09/03/2008
Contractors face dilemma amid material price increases	08/28/2008
Fewer workers were killed on the job in 2007	08/21/2008
SBA promotes Patriot Express loans for military members	08/20/2008
With a struggling economy, many are rushing to recycle	08/14/2008
Employers shed 51,000 jobs in July	08/05/2008
Federal minimum wage increases—but so do prices	07/24/2008
Enforcement laws against employers criticized	07/24/2008
McDonald’s franchisee is fined for immigration violation	07/22/2008
SBA will propose new small-business size standards	07/17/2008
Employers cut 62,000 jobs in June	07/08/2008
Prices of building materials rise with oil prices	06/27/2008
Safety is discussed after Las Vegas construction deaths	06/13/2008
Employers cut 49,000 jobs in May	06/11/2008
Hispanic workers stay in U.S. despite job losses	06/09/2008
Judge says immigration law is most likely unconstitutional	06/05/2008
Workers accidentally start Universal Studios fire	06/05/2008
Laws protect workers who report discrimination	05/30/2008
Jobless claims fall to lowest level in a month	05/23/2008
Tornado activity deadliest in a decade	05/16/2008
Productivity rises in U.S. amid economic slowdown	05/16/2008
Fewer small businesses offer health insurance	05/09/2008
U.S. sheds fewer jobs than expected in April	05/09/2008
H-2B bill meets resistance in the House	04/09/2008
Jobless claims are highest since 2005	04/04/2008
Foundation releases data about new businesses	03/31/2008
Slowdown expected in commercial construction	03/20/2008
Job market continues to weaken	03/13/2008
Florida court rules on insurance coverage	01/15/2008
SBA offers credit management resource	01/10/2008
AMT bill could cause tax refund delays	12/20/2007
Unemployment claims drop 15,000	12/10/2007
SBA and Nationwide launch disaster planning guide	12/06/2007
IRS announces new business driving mileage rate	11/30/2007
Human resources software helps small companies	11/27/2007
New construction increased in October	11/26/2007
House approves gay-rights bill	11/13/2007
Green roof study demonstrates environmental benefits	11/01/2007
Employers offer programs, incentives to help smokers quit	10/29/2007
Immigrants protest increased deportation and raids	10/29/2007
Vote delays minimum wage increase, tax cuts	10/29/2007
Judge blocks implementation of “no-match” rule	10/12/2007
Court delays crackdown on illegal workers	10/03/2007
Taxpayers can take steps to lower their 2007 tax bills	09/19/2007
Overweight employees respond to financial incentives	09/13/2007
Democrats propose union-supported measures	09/12/2007
Construction industry is surviving amid troubled market	08/30/2007
Jobless claims fall by 2,000	08/28/2007
Construction of new homes at a 10-year low	08/20/2007
Federal government issues “no-match” guidelines	08/14/2007
Businesses resent new immigration responsibilities	08/02/2007
Illegal immigration law is voided in Pennsylvania town	07/30/2007
Minimum wage increase takes effect	07/24/2007
Employers protect workers from heat	07/24/2007
U.S. to accept some rejected work visa applications	07/17/2007
Survey shows one in 12 U.S. workers use illegal drugs	07/17/2007
Manufacturing sector grows amid inflation concerns	07/13/2007
U.S. Department of Labor reports job growth	07/10/2007
Disaster loan program reopens for small businesses	07/09/2007
Arizona bill on hiring illegal immigrants moves forward	07/05/2007
Immigration bill fails in Senate	07/05/2007
Union-related bill is blocked	06/28/2007
Job losses appear minor during major housing slump	06/27/2007
The Supreme Court puts a time limit on pay bias lawsuits	06/27/2007
Employment in nonresidential construction increases	06/27/2007
Are roofs the new billoards?	06/21/2007