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March 2, 2010

Construction spending down for third straight month

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER
AP Economics Writer

WASHINGTON — Construction spending fell for a third straight month in January as a lag in commercial activity such as office buildings and hotels offset a housing rebound.

The trouble that contractors are facing will likely weigh on overall economic activity in coming months.


 
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