Nation's Building News Online for August 2, 2004

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	Front Page n Atlanta Chosen to Launch National Workforce Housing Initiative n Start Education Outreach Now With 'Homes of Our Own' n NAHB Leaders Put Focus on Housing Issues at Democratic Convention n Housing Snapshot

	President's Message n Please Take the Time to Help Us Solve the GLI Crisis

	Housing Forum n Letters to the Editor

	Housing Politics n Builders Applaud Homeownership Tax Credit Provision in Bipartisan Senate Bill n Habitat Conservation Measures Receive Builder Support n House Acts at the Last Minute to Avoid Shutdown of FHA Multifamily Program n NAHB Enters Election Season With 10-Point Housing Platform

	Housing and Economics n New-Home Sales in June Hold Close to Record Pace n Record Pace of June Home Re-sales Will Be Tough to Beat, Realtors Say n Housing Starts in June Cool Down From Torrid Levels n Eye on the Economy

	Senors Housing n Design Trends for Today’s Booming Boomer Market

	Small Builders and Remodelers n Help Your Clients Be Good Neighbors — And Maybe Pick Up a Job or Two

	Multifamily n Call for Entries for Pillars of the Industry Awards

	Environment n National Tree Preservation Awards Received by NAHB Members

	Business Management n Slim and Trim: Fitness for Your QuickBooks® File n Build Smarter, Earn More by 'Pricing for Profits' n Build Your Knowledge at the Custom Builder Symposium

	Building Systems n Consumer Publication Explains Ins and Outs of Building and Buying Log Homes

	Design n Call for Speakers for the Design Program at the Builders’ Show

	Labor n Agreement Promotes Job Safety for Mexican-Born Workers n Superintendents in Ft. Myers, Florida, Latest to Complete Training Program

	Building Products n Spray Wand Button Provides Personal Shower Control

	Building News Coast To Coast

	Association News & Events n Deadline for Insurance Survey Extended; More Participation From Builders Needed n Fred Kemp, NAHB Senior Life Director From St. Louis, Dies n Viking Offers Members a Discount on Top of Discounts n Awards Program Deadlines n Calendar of Events

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Calendar of Events

Aug. 24	2004 EOC Seminar	Destin, FL
Aug. 26	2003 EOC Association Excellence Awards	Destin, FL
Sept. 15	Innovation in Workforce Housing Awards	N/A
Sept. 29-Oct. 3	NAHB Fall Board of Directors Meeting	Columbus, OH
Oct. 7-9	The Remodeling Show	Chicago, IL
Oct. 9	CADRE	Chicago, IL
Oct. 9	Remodelor™ of the Year	Chicago, IL
Oct. 9	Remodeling Hall of Fame	Chicago, IL
Oct. 23	National Conference on Membership	Memphis, TN
Oct. 27	Fall Construction Forecast Conference	Washington, DC
Oct. 31-Nov. 3	Building Systems Councils SHOWCASE	Austin, TX
Nov. 4-6	State & Local Government Affairs Conference	Biloxi, MS
Nov. 7	2nd International Housing Conference of the Americas	Mexico City, Mexico
Nov. 12-14	Custom Builder Symposium	Indian Wells, CA
2005
Jan. 12	Best in American Living Awards	Orlando, FL
Jan. 13	techHomExpo	Orlando, FL
Jan. 13	The International Builders' Show	Orlando, FL
March 13-15	National Green Building Conference	Atlanta, GA

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