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Led by nonresidential contractors, the construction industry increased its hiring pace during September, and the overall unemployment rate fell to 3.4%.

More suppliers as well as contractors are likely to fit the criteria and find themselves placed on the U.S. Labor Dept.'s severe safety violators list.

The bill funds federal agencies through Dec. 16. 

An extension of the Southwest Light Rail Transit in Minnesota is nine years behind schedule and $1.5 billion over budget, according to a recently released report by a state auditor.

Prosecutors say Zieson Construction Co. won through fraud $335 million in government contracts intended for businesses owned by disabled veterans or minorities.