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Lawyers, Not Plaintiffs, Win Big in Solutia/Monsan

Birmingham, AL, Mar. 25--The plaintiffs in a $300 million settlement over PCB contamination in Anniston will receive an average of $7,725 apiece, while their attorneys will get millions each _ including $29 million to the firm of California celebrity lawy

Innovation Keeps Milliken Competitive

Spartanburg, SC, Mar. 25--The U.S. textile industry may be down, but nowhere near out, at least for companies like Milliken & Co, according to the Greenville News.

Witex Announces Spring Fling 2004 Promotion

Kennesaw, GA, Mar. 25--Witex Flooring's Witex Spring Fling 2004 for retailers is a spring selling incentive that the company is running on the sale of laminate and hardwood products from both the Witex and Laura Ashley branded flooring lines.

GDP Growth Holds at 4.1%

Washington, D.C., Mar. 25--Spending by consumers and businesses rose a little more in the fourth quarter than earlier estimated, but the government left unchanged its reading on economic growth for the period.

Asbestos Bill to Come to Senate in April

Washington, D.C., Mar. 24--Senate staff are preparing a bill to reform the asbestos litigation system, and plan to bring it to the floor on April 19, an aide to Senate Republican Leader Bill Frist said.

Armstrong Hosts Manufacturing Summit

Lancaster, PA, Mar. 24--Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell yesterday addressed more than 200 participants in a Manufacturing Summit at Armstrong World Industries Inc.