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Bloomberg reports, “confidence among U.S. home builders this month jumped to the highest level in more than six years.”

Also, “Housing’s Wealth Effect to Start Nudging U.S. Spending: Economy.”

The Scranton Times Tribune runs, “federal grant to aid families struggling with homelessness.”

The Gainesville Sun spotlights federal grant money used to renovate rural county homes through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program – $75,000.

Meanwhile, 18 local governments in NC awarded over $9.2 million in Community Development Block Grants (CPD) grants.

And, President Obama earns green thumb for sustainability record.