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Washington, DC, June 7, 2006--The Senate proposal for a privately funded trust to pay asbestos injury claims is laden with uncertainty and taxpayers risk footing the bill, the former head of the Congressional Budget Office plans to tell a Senate committee
Washington, DC, June 7, 2006--Consumers took on an extra $10.6 billion in debt in April, the most in 10 months, the Federal Reserve reported Wednesday.
Newton, IA, June 7, 2006--Hoover is looking for the checker flag with its new SteamVac All-Terrain Carpet and Hard-Floor cleaner, designed to clean the multitude of floor surfaces found in today's homes.
Kansas City, MO, June 7, 2006--The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) on June 29, 2006, will open its doors to a grand reception showcasing the remodeling project at its headquarters in Anaheim, CA.
Wellington, New Zealand, June 7, 2006--Beleaguered carpet maker Feltex is working to reduce its debt and has assured shareholders that market conditions are continuing to improve.
Wall, NJ, June 7, 2006--When it rains and customers stay home rather than shop for new carpet, Kevin Ryan sometimes frets over the dip in business.
Glide, OR, June 6, 2006--A new flooring business has opened in Glide, with a unique twist. Sheldon’s Carolina Custom Flooring offers hardwood flooring, which is all made on site.
Grand Rapids, MI, June 6, 2006--Growth in office furniture shipments and orders slipped into single-digits year-over-year in April, according to the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association.
Linwood, PA, June 6, 2006--Foamex International Inc., has asked a federal judge to extend its exclusive right to develop a Chapter 11 reorganization plan.
Washington, DC, June 6, 2006--Major trade groups representing realtors and community bankers sought to block Home Depot's recent plan to offer home-improvement loans on Monday.