Brasília, 3/18/2004 (Agência Brasil - ABr) - The Worker's Assistance Fund Council (Codefat) has approved the use of R$300 million in the Civil Construction Industry Income and Generation Program (FAT Habitação). The money can be used by individuals to purchase material for construction.

Codefat also approved funding of R$350 million for construction in the Pan American Games Villa in Rio de Janeiro where the 2007 games will take place. A total of 8,240 athletes will be housed there. (AB)