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Albany, NY, June 3--The vinyl flooring industry has withdrawn a lawsuit challenging New York's green building regulations. Vinyl is not listed as a "green" building material, according the Albany Business Review.
New York, NY, June 3--Federal prosecutors are seeking a criminal indictment against Martha Stewart ``in the near future,'' her media company said Tuesday.
Raleigh, NC, June 2--Sweden's new Raleigh, North Carolina based consulate will offer traditional consular services as well as promote economic cooperation, trade and investments and cultural exchange programs between the Carolinas and Sweden.
Wilmington, DE, June 2---A bankruptcy judge here decided Friday to let Armstrong World Industries keep progressing toward its own solution to its asbestos woes, rather than wait and see if Congress creates one.
Chicago, IL, June 2--Shareholders of Home Depot Inc. on Friday reelected all of the retailer's directors, but some had urged votes against co-founder Kenneth Langone because of concerns about board independence.
New York, NY, June 2--Cone Mills Corp.
Raleigh, NC, June 2--Plans for a $36 million expansion by Raleigh-based Pergo Inc. of its Garner manufacturing facility have been thrown into limbo after the flooring company's planned merger with Kennesaw, Ga.-based Witex Inc. collapsed for lack of f
New York, NY, June 2--Consumers' attitudes about the state of the U.S. economy improved at the end of May compared with April, according to a report released Friday.
West Point, GA, June 2--WestPoint Stevens Inc. filed for protection from its creditors in federal bankruptcy court, joining the raft of textile makers forced to restructure because of overseas competition and excessive debt.
Wilmington, DE, June 2-—E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co. has increased its offer for the rest of DuPont Canada Inc. to C$21.75 a share from C$ 21.00.