It is true that some of the projects that received funding under the stimulus-funded Section 1603 cash grant program went to projects that had completed construction prior to the stimulus bill.

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The authors also pointed out that, prior to the Great Recession, growth of residential and commercial construction fueled expansion of service sector businesses.

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Prior to the latest easing of restrictions, Israel had allowed in construction materials for aid agency projects.

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If the economy has been better than expected (for instance, you sell into housing construction), will it revert to your prior expectations, or should you dial up your plan for the remainder of the year?

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