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Tennessee Legislators Seek Changes to Lacey Act

Nashville, TN, Oct. 21, 2011 -- Two House members from Tennessee have introduced legislation to amend the U.S. Lacey Act.

AIA Billings Index Reverses Lower in September

Washington, DC, Oct. 21, 2011 -- After the first positive score in four months, the Architecture Billings Index reversed course in September, according to the American Institute of Architects.

Illinois Retailer Holds Own SmartStrand Promotion

Princeton, IL, Oct. 21, 2011 -- Princeton’s Wyanet Carpet held a SmartStrand Challenge for the entire community to see.

Senate Votes To Extend Higher Mortgage Limits

Washington, DC, Oct. 21, 2011 -- The U.S. Senate has voted to continue higher limits on federally backed mortgage loans for two more years.

Bill Would Reward Foreign Buyers of U.S. Homes

Washington, DC, Oct. 21, 2011 -- A new Senate bill designed to boost the real-estate market would grant a U.S. visa to international investors who agree to purchase at least $500,000 in residential real estate in the U.S.

NAFCD Names Lifetime Achievement Winners

Chicago, IL, Oct. 20, 2011 -- The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors has named the recipients of the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award.

Leading Economic Indicators Rise Again

New York, NY, Oct. 20, 2011 -- U.S. leading economic indicators rose 0.2% in September, according to the Conference Board.

Philadelphia Area Manufacturing Rebounds

Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 20, 2011 -- Manufacturing in the Philadelphia region rebounded in October, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia reported Thursday.

Moore Named CEO at B Carpet

Dalton, GA, Oct. 20, 2011 -- Elizabeth Moore has been named chief executive of B Carpet.

Existing Home Sales Decline in September

Washington, DC, Oct. 20, 2011 -- Existing home sales fell 3% in September, according to the National Association of Realtors.