US construction spending down 1.7 per cent in March, with biggest drop in home building in 9 years

By The Associated Press

Posted May 1, 2018 10:03 am.

Last Updated May 1, 2018 10:40 am.

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WASHINGTON – US construction spending down 1.7 per cent in March, with biggest drop in home building in 9 years.

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