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Housing starts fall, economic jitters remain

WASHINGTON – July saw the fewest new home starts in 17 years, according to the monthly housing starts report released today by the Commerce Department, reinforcing the fear that the economy will remain weak into 2009. READ MORE
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R.I. Innovators Wanted
If you have an innovative product, service or process, PBN and the RIEDC want to know. Individual and corporate innovators from across the state will be honored at a Sept. 18 awards night and in a PBN special section. Applications are due by Wednesday, Aug. 20. For more information, click here
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