New Fed Plan Could Ease Mortgage Payments
Washington, DC, Feb. 9, 2009--The Obama administration is developing a mortgage-rescue program that would see Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ease payments for hundreds of thousands of borrowers.
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New Zealand Wool Industry Facing Uncertainty
Auckland, New Zealand, Feb. 9, 2009--The multimillion dollar New Zealand wool industry is in crisis and there are fears if changes are not made soon it could be lost altogether.
Five Lammy Winners Named at Surfaces
Las Vegas, NV, Feb. 9, 2009--The North American Laminate Flooring Association announced the winners of the 2009 Lammy Awards at a press conference at Surfaces.
LG Floors Offering Green Building Course Online
Englewood Cliffs, NJ, Feb. 9, 2009--LG Floors is offering a course entitled, “Resilient Flooring and Green Building,” which is now live on AEC Daily's Online Learning Center.
Domotex Middle East Set for May
Dubai, UAE, Feb. 9, 2009--Domotex Middle East will highlight new concepts and trends during the exhibition’s 2009 edition May 17-19 at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Losses Continue at Beazer Homes
Atlanta, GA, Feb. 9, 2009-- Beazer Homes USA, Inc. reported a net loss from continuing operations of $80.1 million, or $2.08 per share for its fiscal first quarter, including non-cash pre-tax charges of $30.1 million.
Chilewich Modifies Plynyl for Green Carpeting
New York, NY, Feb. 9, 2009--Nearly a decade ago, Chilewich, the New York City company that makes synthetic floor mats, upholstery, blinds and table accessories, did not have green concepts in mind.
Rohm and Haas Sees Earnings Fall
Philadelphia, PA, Feb. 9, 2009--Chemical maker Rohm and Haas said its fourth-quarter profit fell as the global economic slowdown hurt demand for its paints, coatings and electronic materials.
Invista's Antron Showroom Gets LEED Gold Status
Chicago, IL, Feb. 6, 2009--Invista has achieved LEED Gold certification for Commercial Interiors for the Antron brand Studio showroom in Chicago’s Merchandise Mart.
No Relief as Unemployment Keeps Climbing
Washington, DC, Feb. 6, 2009--The nation's unemployment rate jumped to 7.6% and nonfarm payrolls fell by the largest amount in 34 years, the Labor Department reported Friday.