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LEED-CS Public Comment Period Now Open

Washington, DC, December 12, 2005--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is now soliciting comments on the first draft of the LEED for Core and Shell Rating System (LEED-CS).

Swift Joins Chromcraft Board

Delphi, IN, December 12, 2005 --Chromcraft Revington, Inc., announced the expansion of its Board of Directors with the election of three new Directors. Craig R. Stokely, John D. Swift and John R. Hesse have been elected to the Company's Board.

Furniture Brands See Business Improve

St. Louis, MO, December 9, 2005--Furniture Brands International Inc. said business was improving as a rebound in consumer confidence, a fall in energy costs and stabilizing foam availability have reduced some uncertainties.

Study: Senate Asbestos Bill Would Cost Taxpayers B

Alexandria, VA, December 9, 2005--The asbestos issue has had many ill effects on individuals, the legal system, and the economy, but the U.S. Senate's proposed cure is worse than the disease itself, according to a study released today from the 350,000

Wholesale Inventories Up 0.2%

Washington, DC, December 9, 2005--Inventories at wholesalers rose 0.2% in October as sales climbed 1.2%, the Commerce Department said Friday.

Consumer Sentiment Up

Ann Arbor, MI, December 9, 2005--Consumer sentiment improved again in early December, but remained below levels seen in the early summer before gasoline prices moved higher.

Weekly Jobless Claims Up 6,000

Washington, DC, December 8, 2005 --First-time jobless claims 6,000 to 327,000 in the week ended Dec. 3, according to the Labor Department.