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Office Hours archive for July 2, 2010

FRIDAY, JULY 2, 2010

Construction jobs continue to decline

U.S. construction employment fell by 22,000 in June to a seasonally adjusted rate of 5.6 million, the lowest level since August 1996, according to Random Lengths newsletter.Citing the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the newsletter said that the unemployment rate in construction was 20.1 percent…

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Airport director resigns

Spokane International Airport Director Neal Sealock has submitted his resignation, effective July 21.Sealock, who became director in December 2005 after 31 years in the U.S. Army, said he wants to spend more time with his family, and pursue a doctorate.Dave Brukardt, head of the airport…

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