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August 25, 2008 - Las Vegas Review-Journal: Experts: Silver State growing despite slump PDF Print E-mail
rj_redlogo.gifJENNIFER ROBISON, LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL (8/25/2008)--Luring a deep pool of new residents came easily to Nevada two years ago, when job formation clocked in at 5 percent a year.

Today, with job growth flat and national headlines trumpeting collapsing local housing prices and delayed resort projects, the Silver State should experience tougher times attracting fresh blood.

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