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Washington, DC, May 18, 2007--Housing costs in many areas have continued to rise, making it increasingly difficult for many people to live near where they work, said Mike Szymanski, legislative aide to U.S. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton
New Delhi, India, May 18, 2007--Carpet exports from India to the US grew 27% to touch Rs 1,537.51 crore during fiscal year 2005-06.
Plano, TX, May 18, 2007--J.C. Penney in the first quarter reported earnings that were up 13% on strong sales of exclusive fashions.
Atlanta, GA, May 18, 2007--Fueled by retailers’ desire to achieve higher levels of learning, AmericasMart Atlanta continues to expand upon its innovative and non-traditional education initiative, AmericasMart University (AMU).
Spartanburg, SC, May 18, 2007--Milliken & Company has been presented with the Business Recycling Program Award for its extensive and comprehensive recycling initiatives.
Hanover, MD, May 18, 2007--Cork Oak Floors now cover Amazement Square, the hands-on children's museum and interactive learning playground located in Lynchburg, VA.
Jackson, MS, MAY 18, 2007--In the start of its second year, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) Contractor Safety Program has received a big boost in the form of a full sponsorship by Mapei.
New York, May 17, 2007--The Conference Board announced today that the leading index decreased 0.5 percent, the coincident index increased 0.2 percent and the lagging index increased 0.2 percent in April.
New York, May 17, 2007--Online job availability rose in 24 of the top 28 U.S. metro markets in April, according to the latest findings of the Monster Local Employment Index.
Washington, DC, May 17, 2007--Retail e-commerce sales in the first quarter were $31.5 billion, on an adjusted basis, an increase of 3.0 percent from the fourth quarter of 2006, according to the Commerce Department.