11.   French Finance Minister Jean Arthuis unveiled other measures aimed at boosting the housing sector, consumption and corporate investment.

12.   In addition to a stronger housing sector, she said she sees little or no further weakening in inventory investment and continued restrained growth in consumption.

13.   In the housing sector, for example, the Building Standards Law is recommended for revisions that will lower construction costs.

14.   In the U.S, sales to the housing sector remained strong, while commercial, industrial and government building-related sales also were up.

15.   Los Angeles County will see continued economic recovery this year due to job growth and a gradual improvement in the residential housing sector, two forecasters said.

16.   Meanwhile, other reports show a mixed picture for the housing sector in March.

17.   Mehaignerie also said he opposed a fall in government aid to the housing sector, saying it would lead to a rise in unemployment.

18.   Nattaugh said the price gains are crucial to a recovery in the housing sector.

19.   Nationwide, even the housing sector is cooling off, despite exceptionally low interest rates.

20.   On the economic front, inflation in wholesale prices was much higher in January than expected, while the housing sector was strong in the month.