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Published daily in Bend, Oregon, by Western Communications, Inc. Copyright 2007.
September 18, 2008
WASHINGTON — Construction of new homes and apartments fell to the weakest pace in 17 years in August, far more than expected, but lower mortgage rates and tax credits have given builders some glimmer of hope of a possible rebound.
Housing construction dropped a surprising 6.2 percent....