Newly enacted legislation eases payroll spending requirement, extends period for loan recipients to spend funds.

Industry adds 464,000 jobs last month after shedding 995,000 in April.

Ross Group Construction resolves charges that it set up, and controlled, firms that got set-aside contracts for which they weren't eligible.

Regulation, under Clean Water Act Section 401, says states must finish project's water-quality review in one year.

Loan to Inland Empire Utilities Agency will cover about 45% of project's total cost.

Federal judge denies Justice Dept. motion to dismiss lawsuit brought by 20 states.