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August Retail Sales Fall Short of Analysts’ Estimates
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U.S. retail sales rose by less than forecast in August after an upwardly revised July gain as purchases of automobiles and clothing fell, suggesting households took a breather from spending.
Longshoremen, Port Group Reach Six-Year Labor Agreement
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Members of the U.S. Maritime Alliance said they have ratified a new six-year contract with the International Longshoremen’s Association, the largest union of maritime workers in North America.
Florence Batters Rain-Ravaged Carolinas
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WILMINGTON, N.C. — Hurricane Florence lumbered ashore in North Carolina with howling 90 mph winds and terrifying storm surge Sept. 14, splintering buildings and trapping hundreds of people in high water as it settled in for what could be a long and extraordinarily destructive drenching.
Resilient Infrastructure Is Focus of ARTBA Annual Convention
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The potential long-term benefits associated with investing in resilient infrastructure will be examined at the upcoming American Road and Transportation Builders Associations annual convention in New York City.
West Virginia Trucking Association members receive a 2.7% discount
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