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Slowed spending is expected to continue in the coming months, industry economists say.

Experts remain concerned about the industry's future despite the promising report. 

Openings were down or stagnant in nearly half of all metro areas.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called the proposed Dallas-Houston line "a waste of taxpayer funds and a distraction from Amtrak’s core mission."

Iron and steel, steel mill products and copper wire and cable prices all showed significant increases.

The 216-214 vote means lawmakers can begin budget reconciliation.

Uncertainty remains as tariffs on most countries announced last week have been paused for 90 days.

Overall, the value of construction-in-progress for ENR Top 425 Owners rose from 2023 to 2024.

The House is set to vote on a Senate-passed budget measure before the two-week recess in mid-April to push passage of a reconciliation bill.