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New Delhi, India, October 19, 2007--Union Minister of State for Commerce Jairam Ramesh on Thursday warned Indian carpet manufacturers against using child labor, which could lead to a ban on exports to the United States and other Western nations.
Tucson, AZ, October 19, 2007--Empire Today has a new location in Tucson, Arizona.
Washington, DC, October 17, 2007--Following a six point decline in August, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) for September dropped to its lowest level since June 2006.
Clarksville, TN, October 18, 2007--Alexandra Deehan has joined Florim as a regional sales manager for the Southwest and West Coast.
New York, NY, October 18, 2007—The Index of leading economic indicators increased 0.3% in September, according to the Conference Board.
Carthage, MO, October 18, 2007--Leggett & Platt reported a 22% drop in third-quarter earnings on lower sales. The company cut the high end of its full-year forecast, citing weaker sales.
Washington, October 18, 2007—Jobless claims rose by 28,000, to 337,000 in the week ended October 13, according to a report from the Labor Department.
Calhoun, GA, October 18, 2007--A new cross-licensing agreement has been struck between Faus Group and Unilin.
Dalton, GA, October 18, 2007--Mohawk’s EverStrand carpet made from recycled soft drink bottles was selected as the flooring for the Emmy awards ceremony.
Washington, DC, October 18, 2007--A new website aimed at building environmentally friendly schools has been launched by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).