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C&A’s Carpet Recycling Program Surpasses 100 Milli

Dalton, GA, February 10 2006--C&A Floorcoverings, a Tandus company, announced today that it has recycled more than 100,000,000 pounds of reclaimed vinyl and vinyl-backed carpet, since it introduced the Infinity Initiative 10 years ago.

StarNet Member Wins Toyota Prius

Ridgefield, CT, February 10, 200--StarNet Commercial Flooring Cooperative, the largest member-owned cooperative of independent, commercial floor covering contractors in North America, announces the winner of a recent membership promotion.

Asbestos Bill Survives Scuttle Attempt in Senate

Washington, DC, February 10, 2006--The Senate bill to create a $140 billion fund to pay asbestos victims survived an attempt to gut it on Thursday, but the legislation immediately faced an objection that it violates budget rules.

Anso Intros Anso Visions

Las Vegas, NV, February 10, 2006--Anso nylon, a premium brand of Shaw Industries External Fiber Sales and Marketing, has introduced Anso Visions.

Fed Under Bernanke Seen Hiking Rates to 5%

Washington, DC, February 9, 2006--Strong data and past experience with incoming Federal Reserve chairmen has convinced investors the U.S. central bank will lift interest rates to 5 percent by July, but that bet looks premature.

Tarkett Expands Residential Sheet Vinyl Collection

Whitehall, PA, February 9, 2006--Tarkett continues to expand its collection of residential sheet vinyl, enhancing the breadth of its selections offering style and durability at a price point to fit any remodeling budget.

Senate Debates Asbestos Bill

Washington, DC, February 9, 2006--Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid fell short in his bid to block consideration of the Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act.

Jobless Claims Up 4,000

Washington, DC, February 9, 2006--First-time applications for unemployment benefits edged higher by 4,000 to 277,000 in the week ending Feb. 4.