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Child Labor in India Could Affect Carpetmakers

Child Labor in India Could Affect Carpetmakers

New Delhi, India, October 19, 2007--Union Minister of State for Commerce Jairam Ramesh on Thursday warned Indian carpet manufacturers against using child labor, which could lead to a ban on exports to the United States and other Western nations.

Architecture Billings Index Drops

Architecture Billings Index Drops

Washington, DC, October 17, 2007--Following a six point decline in August, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) for September dropped to its lowest level since June 2006.

Deehan & Pannucci Join Florim

Deehan & Pannucci Join Florim

Clarksville, TN, October 18, 2007--Alexandra Deehan has joined Florim as a regional sales manager for the Southwest and West Coast.

Leading Indicators Up 0.3%

Leading Indicators Up 0.3%

New York, NY, October 18, 2007—The Index of leading economic indicators increased 0.3% in September, according to the Conference Board.

Leggett & Platt Third Quarter Earnings Fall

Leggett & Platt Third Quarter Earnings Fall

Carthage, MO, October 18, 2007--Leggett & Platt reported a 22% drop in third-quarter earnings on lower sales. The company cut the high end of its full-year forecast, citing weaker sales.

Jobless Claims Rose 28,000 Last Week

Jobless Claims Rose 28,000 Last Week

Washington, October 18, 2007—Jobless claims rose by 28,000, to 337,000 in the week ended October 13, according to a report from the Labor Department.