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DOE Recognizes Mannington, Mohawk, Shaw, Dow

Washington, DC, April 9, 2010--The U.S. Department of Energy has recognized Mannington Mills, Mohawk Industries, Shaw Industries, and Dow Chemical on its list of Save Energy Now Leader companies in the country.

NWFA Names Wood Floor of Year Winners

St. Louis, MO, April 9, 2010--The National Wood Flooring Association announced the winners of its 2010 Wood Floor of the Year Contest during its Annual Convention in Washington, D.C.

Mortgage Rates Hit Eight-Month High

Washington, DC, April 9, 2010--The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reached its highest weekly level in eight months this week, averaging 5.21%, according to Freddie Mac's weekly survey of conforming mortgage rates.

NFIB Challenges EPA's Greenhouse Gas Ruling

NFIB Challenges EPA's Greenhouse Gas Ruling

Washington, DC, April 9, 2010--The National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Legal Center has filed a motion to support the legal challenge against the EPA's greenhouse gas ruling.

Retail Sales Surged in March to Record Gain

New York, NY, April 8, 2010--Retail sales at stores open at least a year surged last month to post the biggest single monthly gain on record, according to sales tracker Thomson Reuters.