Nation's Building News Online for May 17, 2004

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	President's Message n You Can Help Solve the General Liability Insurance Problem

	Housing Politics n Association Health Plans Endorsed by Senate Task Force n Senate Tax Bill Revives Energy Efficiency Incentives

	Housing and Economics n Builder Confidence Strong and Steady in May

	Construction Safety n Noise Exposure Regulation Discussed With OSHA Administrator

	Seniors Housing n Virtual Reality Tours Can Translate Into Real Sales n New NAHB Publication Details Positive Effects of Seniors Housing

	Sales and Marketing n Four Easy Steps to Turn Your Newsletter into a Powerful Marketing Tool

	Small Builders and Remodelers n Creative Solutions Needed for Historic Renovations n Index Finds Confidence of Home Remodelers at Record Level

	Business Management n Don’t Let Your Comfort Level Dictate Future Tech Changes

	Multifamily n New HUD Policy on Section 8 Voucher Renewals Raises Grave Concerns

	Design n Home Buyers Seeking More Privacy, Harmony

	Member Dividends n Cooperative Ads Created More Receptive Image for Oregon HBA Members

	Legal Issues n Five Cases Receive Support From NAHB Legal Action Fund

	State and Local n NAHB, NACo Leaders Agree to Work Together on Common Concerns

	Housing Finance n New Mortgage Aims at Overcoming Common Obstacles to Obtaining a Mortgage n National Housing Conference to Honor Angelo Mozilo for Lowering Homeownership Barriers

	Manufactured Housing n Plant Tour to Visit Midwest Production Facilities

	Labor n Home Builders to Provide Career Training to Mississippi Youth

	Building Products n Software Keeps Track of Tools and Equipment

	Building News Coast To Coast

	Association News & Events n Local Associations Recruit More Than 7,000 New Members n Two Second-Generation Builders Inducted into National Housing Hall of Fame n Student-Built Dream Home Features Environmentally Friendly Design n NCHI Celebrates 40 Years at NAHB n Digital Delivery Provides Electronic Access to Contracts, Checklists, More n Calendar of Events

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Calendar of Events

May 23-25, 2004	2004 Building Systems Councils Plant Tour	South Bend, IN
August 24, 2004	2004 EOC Seminar	Destin, FL
August 26, 2004	2003 EOC Association Excellence Awards	Destin, FL
September 15, 2004	Innovation in Workforce Housing Awards	N/A
September 29- October 3, 2004	NAHB Fall Board of Directors Meeting	Columbus, OH
October 7-9, 2004	The Remodeling Show	Chicago, IL
October 9, 2004	CADRE	Chicago, IL
October 9, 2004	Remodelor™ of the Year	Chicago, IL
October 23, 2004	National Conference on Membership	Memphis, TN
October 27, 2004	Fall Construction Forecast Conference	Washington, DC
October 31- November 3, 2004	Building Systems Councils SHOWCASE	Austin, TX
November 4-6, 2004	State & Local Government Affairs Conference	Biloxi, MS
November 7, 2004	2nd International Housing Conference of the Americas	Mexico City, Mexico
November 12-14, 2004	Custom Builders Symposium	Indian Wells, CA
January 12, 2005	Best in American Living Awards	Orlando, FL
January 13, 2005	techHomExpo	Orlando, FL
January 13, 2005	The International Builders' Show	Orlando, FL

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