Its largest job-supporting authorization to date, board of Ex-Im Bank approved a $4.975B direct loan for export of American goods and services.

Wind farms helping revitalize communities by generating new taxes, lease payments to landowners, econ. dev. revenues, new jobs.

Associated General Contractors of America: Construction spending in July maintained consistent year-over-year growth according to fed. data analysis.

SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association held meetings with members of Congress to focus on economic policies, energy, regulatory concerns.