WASHINGTON — Spending on U.S. construction projects fell in June by the largest amount in five months as government building activity declined to the lowest level since 2006. Even housing activity slowed but that setback was likely to be temporary. ...

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NEW YORK — June sales heated up for stores, in a sign that Americans likely will continue to spend during the important back-to-school shopping season. U.S. retailers reported their strongest sales gains since January, as shoppers, enticed by warm weather ...

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As the city comptroller criticized a plan by Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake to raise the water rates for Baltimore residents, Baltimore’s spending board on Wednesday set a June 26 public hearing date to discuss the three-year, 37 percent hike.

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Maryland Live! Casino, the $500 million slots destination in Hanover developed by the Baltimore-based Cordish Cos., will open at 10 p.m. on June 6, pending approval from the Maryland State Lottery Agency, it was announced on Thursday. The casino’s first ...

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WASHINGTON — Builders began work on more office buildings, shopping centers and hotels in June, pushing construction spending higher for a third straight month. But even with the gains, activity remains at depressed levels. Construction spending rose 0.2 percent in ...

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NEW YORK — Colossal sales lured consumers into stores last month, but what’s going to keep them shopping during the slow economic recovery is anyone’s guess. Consumers who were enticed by warmer weather and deep discounts of up to 80 ...

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