71.   Many contractors may not be able to absorb those losses.

72.   Many military contractors have been hesitant to talk publicly about their improved economic prospects.

73.   Make sure each potential contractor is properly licensed and insured and that he has a good record of complying with local building inspection and permit processes.

74.   Matrix contractors are able to log onto a assword-protected site any time and anywhere.

75.   Ms. Blackmer says there are now contractors in California who deal exclusively in straw bale houses.

76.   Most of the gains were in outdoor work like highway construction and roofing as contractors were able to continue working longer than usual.

77.   National defense contractors are eager for the business.

78.   Needless to say, American defense contractors are all for helping allies.

79.   Nonunion contractor are furious and say the expected decision will cost taxpayers millions of dollars that will be funnelled into union cofers.

80.   Oddly, the Department of Energy is tightening its own travel belt, but contractors are not.