Industry economists note that Nov. $1.18-trillion rate was highest since 2006; nonresidential sector's level strongest in eight years.

Decision is Treasury's first benefit-cut approval under 2014 multi-employer pension law.

WIIN Act is an achievement, but Congress punted on FAA bill and fiscal 2017 appropriations.

WIIN Act's WRDA title authorizes $10B for 30 Corps projects but they also need appropriations.

BLS cites 27% fatal-injury increase in specialty trade contractor sector as major factor.