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NAM Wants to Help Shape Trade Bill

Washington, DC, March 29, 2006--The National Association of Manufacturers has commended Senators Charles Grassley (R-IA) and Max Baucus (D-MT), chairman and ranking member, respectively, of the Senate Finance Committee for the trade bill they introduced t

Mannington Intros New Hardwoods

Salem, NJ, March 29, 2006 This spring, Mannington is taking flooring fashion to new heights with an array of new hardwood introductions.

The Fed Hikes Rate to 4.75%

Washington, DC, March 29, 2006As expected, the Federal Open Market Committee raised the benchmark federal funds rate on Tuesday by a quarter of a percentage point, to 4.75 percent, and suggested that at least one more increase was in the cards.

Mannington Calls for 'Stand On a Better World&

Salem, NJ, March 29, 2006--Mannington Mills, a leading manufacturer of fine flooring, has announced the call for nominations for the 2006 "Stand On A Better World" Awards, which recognize women who have made significant contributions to their communities.

The Fed Hikes Rate to 4.75%

Washington, DC, March 29, 2006As expected, the Federal Open Market Committee raised the benchmark federal funds rate on Tuesday by a quarter of a percentage point, to 4.75 percent, and suggested that at least one more increase was in the cards.

Greenpeace: China's Demand for Wood Fuels Defo

Beijing, China, March 28, 2006--Rising Chinese demand for wood and the developed world's desire for cheap wood products are fueling the illegal timber trade and the destruction of ancient forests.