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Dalton, GA, Nov. 6, 2008--The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Dow Chemical Co. and the City of Dalton partnered in a renewable energy project that has far exceeded expectations in its first quarter of operation, Dow said.
Washington, DC, Nov. 6, 2008--Initial jobless claims rose more than anticipated last week and total jobless rolls climbed to the highest level in 25 years.
Dalton, GA, Nov. 6, 2008--Dalton-based J&J Industries has been named one of the state’s 15 best places to work by Georgia Trend magazine.
Sacramento, CA, Nov. 6, 2008--Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has unveiled a proposal to help borrowers modify troubled mortgages while making lenders more accountable.
Acton Vale, Quebec, Canada, Nov. 4, 2008 – After months of negotiations, Beaulieu Canada and its workers have reached an agreement to end the workers' strike and the Acton Vale plant will remain open.
Emeryville, CA, Nov. 5, 2008--Scientific Certification Systems has become the first accredited certifier under California's newly mandated formaldehyde emissions control program to provide California-accredited laboratory testing capacity in China.
Washington, DC, Nov. 5, 2008--Mortgage application volume filed last week fell 20.3% compared with the previous week, as rates on fixed-rate mortgages increased, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported on Wednesday.
New York, NY, Nov. 5, 2008--U.S. consumers cut spending in October and avoided purchases of items over $1,000, according to figures released on Wednesday by SpendingPulse, the retail data service of MasterCard Advisors.
Fort Worth, TX, Nov. 5, 2008--Home builders continue to struggle with the weak housing market.
Chicago, IL, Nov. 5, 2008--Two employment reports released Wednesday showed the largest number of planned job cuts in nearly five years, with private sector jobs falling by the largest amount in nearly seven years.