Construction Spending Improves in August
Washington, DC, Oct. 1, 2008--U.S. construction spending was unchanged in August.
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Senate To Vote on Revised Bailout Package
Washington, DC, Oct. 1, 2008--A revised plan to rescue U.S. financial markets is headed for a Senate vote Wednesday night.
Rieter Selling Sheet Metal Parts Plant
Ingolstadt, Germany, Oct. 1, 2008--Rieter is selling its sheet metal parts manufacturing facility in Ingolstadt.
Unilin Files Infringement Lawsuit Against Tarkett
Dallas, TX, Sept. 30, 2008--Unilin has filed a lawsuit before the district court in Delaware against Tarkett Inc, Clarion Boards Inc. Clarion Laminates LLC and AT Clarion Group LLC.
Private Employment Falls, ADP Report Says
Roseland, NJ, Oct. 1, 2008--Nonfarm private employment in the U.S. decreased by 8,000 from August to September, according to data from the ADP National Employment Report released Wednesday.
Lawmakers Aiming at Second Bailout Proposal
Washington, DC, Sept. 30, 2008--Congressional and White House officials scrambled to put together a new bailout proposal that would attract reluctant lawmakers and still soothe the unnerved financial markets after the initial proposal failed Monday.
Consumer Confidence Up But May Not Last
Washington, DC, Sept. 30, 2008--Consumer confidence unexpectedly rose in September although responses were taken before the latest turmoil in the markets.
Shaw Schedules Winter Market Events
Dalton, GA, Sept. 29, 2008--Shaw has announced the locations and dates of the company's 2009 Winter Market Events.
Home Prices Decline Record in July
New York, NY, Sept. 30, 2008--Home prices tumbled by the sharpest annual rate ever in July, but the rate of decline is slowing, according to the Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller 20-city housing index.
Arborcraft Signs Distributor for Harris Brand
Johnson City, TN, Sept. 29, 2008-- Arborcraft Floors said that effective Oct. 16 Swiff-Train Company is the exclusive distributor for Harris Wood in Texas and Oklahoma.