 USA Today | M anufacturing slows but expands, construction spending drops USA Today WASHINGTON (AP) â€" Manufacturing grew a little slower in August than the previous month, but didn't contract as some economists had feared. By Rick Bowmer, AP Chad Ipox grinds and polishes a stainless steel tank top at JV Northwest, in Canby, Ore. ... Manufacturing growth mostly flat in August as sector expanded for 25th ... |