Fed Proposes Cap on Debit Card Swipe Fees
Washington, DC, Dec. 17, 2010 -- The Federal Reserve has proposed a 12-cent cap on the fees banks would be allowed to charge merchants for debit card transactions.
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Salinas Flooring Firm Wins Recycling Award
Salinas, CA, Dec. 17, 2010 -- Wheeler's Flooring America received the Curbee Award last month from BFI Waste Services for its recycling efforts, according to Off 68.
FieldTurf Manufacturing Gets ISO Certifications
Calhoun, GA, December 17, 2010--FieldTurf recently received ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications for environment and safety management.
Pergo Names Design Award Winner
Berlin, Germany, Dec. 17, 2010 -- Laminate flooring maker Pergo named the winner of its second annual Pergo Design Award: “Illustrate Creative City."
Former Armstrong CEO Named Pfizer Chairman
New York, NY, Dec. 17, 2010 -- Former Armstrong Flooring CEO George Lorch was named chairman of drug company Pfizer.
Housing Starts Rise, While Permits Decline
Washington, DC, Dec. 16, 2010 -- House starts increased for the first time in three months in November, the Commerce Department said.
Initial Jobless Claims Decline Again
Washington, DC, Dec. 16, 2010 -- Initial jobless claims fell unexpectedly last week, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
BR-111 Appeals $1.6 Million Arbitration Award
Miami, FL, Dec. 16, 2010 -- BR-111 said it is appealing a decision by an arbitration panel that awarded payment of nearly $1.6 million to exotic wood firm Triangulo related to unpaid invoices.
Sharp Drop in Foreclosures Likely Temporary
Irvine, CA, Dec. 16, 2010 -- The number of foreclosure notices filed in November fell 21%, the biggest month-over-month drop ever recorded by RealtyTrac.
Tile of Spain Names Reign in Spain Winners
Valencia, Spain, Dec. 16, 2010 -- Tile of Spain has named the four winners of its annual Reign in Spain A&D Tour contest.