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Torlys Launches Laminate Line in Canada

Mississauga, Ontario, May 27—-Torlys has launched in Canada enhancements to its Steps Perspective4 line of floors and two new, innovative lines of Steps Laminate floors with a first-in-the-world Natural Authentic surface that creates an unparalleled appea

Asbestos Bill Expected to be Sent to Full Senate T

Washington, DC, May 26--Sponsors of the asbestos bill that would create a $140 billion compensation fund said on Thursday they aimed to clear the bill out of the Senate Judiciary Committee and send it to the full Senate within hours.

Q1 GDP Revised Up to 3.5%

Washington, DC, May 26--The economy grew at a 3.5% annual rate in the first quarter, up from the 3.1% rate estimated a month ago, according to the Commerce Department.

Bill Clinton A Carpetmaker?

New Delhi, India, May 26--He is a former US president, statesman and a politician, but did you know that Bill Clinton knows a thing or two about carpet making?

Help-Wanted Ad Index Unchanged

New York, NY, May 26--The Conference Board’s Help-Wanted Advertising Index – a key barometer of America's job market – was unchanged in April.

Federated & May Schedule Shareholder Votes

Cincinnati, OH, May 26--Federated and May Department Stores have set dates for shareholder meetings this summer at which they will seek endorsement of a planned $11 billion merger.

Costco 3Q Earnings Up 6%

Issaquah, WA, May 26--Costco Wholesale Corp. reported earnings for its third quarter that increased 6 percent, helped by improved sales and a moderate gain in business at locations open at least one year.

Texas Contractor Makes Entrepreneur Magazine's

Fort Worth, TX, May 26—-Commercial flooring and installation company Business Flooring Specialists of Ft. Worth has been named to the Entrepreneur magazine's "Hot 100" list of fastest growing new businesses in America.