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Wahington, DC, July 14--The nation’s home builders called on Congress today to update and modernize the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in order to protect the environment and allow local communities to grow and thrive.
Washington, DC, July 14--Consumer prices in June were unchanged as energy prices actually fell, according to a Labor Department report.
Wellington, New Zealand, July 14--The $1.2 million severance of four senior Feltex managers has led to a falling out in the boardroom of the troubled carpet maker, according to the New Zealand Business Herald.
Washington, DC, July 14--Retail sales were up a seasonally adjusted 1.7 percent in June, on a rebound in automobile sales, according to the Commerce Department.
Fort Myers, FL, July 14--Larry Landberg could add the interior decorator title to his business, but the lifelong floor covering and window treatment specialist prefers to keep it simple, according to the News-Press.
Washington, DC, July 13--Stronger demand for U.S. products overseas helped to reduce the trade deficit in May, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
Cincinnati, OH, July 13--Federated Department Stores and May Department Stores are looking to have their merger in place in time for the holiday shopping season.
Washington, DC, July 13--The co-author of a bill creating a $140 billion asbestos compensation fund said on Tuesday he was still pushing for it to be brought to the Senate floor in July, but the Senate's majority leader said no decision had been made
Washington, DC, July 13--ASID has released a new research report, Inside Small and Medium Design Firms. The report provides a unique look into small- and medium-sized firms--their make-up, operations, projects undertaken and products specified.
Cavan, Ireland, July 12-- Kingspan Group Plc, Ireland's largest maker of flooring and insulation panels, said its first half results were ``well ahead'' of the year earlier period as demand rose and pressure on raw material costs eased.