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Asbestos Bill Sponsors Seek Signatures for Revote

Washington, DC, February 27, 2006--The co-sponsors of legislation to create a $140 billion asbestos victims' compensation fund are trying to gather 60 senators' signatures on a letter asking for another vote on the bill, Senate aides said on Frida

Quinn Named Solutia Chairman

St. Louis, MO, February 27, 2006--Solutia today announced its board of directors has named Jeffrey N. Quinn as its chairman. Quinn will continue to serve as president and chief executive officer of the company.

Masland Intros Treillage

Mobile, AL, February 27, 2006--Treillage, the latest offering from Masland Carpet and Rugs, is a fresh rendition of the trellis design.

Rural America Trails in Broadband Use

Washington, DC, February 27, 2006--Rural Americans are less likely to log on to the internet at home with high-speed internet connections than people living in other parts of the country.

Home Depot Boosts Buyback by $1 Billion

Atlanta, GA, February 24, 2006--Home Depot said its board authorized the repurchase of an additional $1 billion worth of outstanding shares, bringing the total buyback authorization to $12 billion.

Las Vegas Market January ’06 Draws 50,000 Plus

Las Vegas, NV, February 23, 2006--Six months after the debut of the highly successful inaugural Las Vegas Market, which was the largest show launch in U.S. trade show history, all eyes in the international home furnishings industry were focused on the sec

Help-Wanted Advertising Index Dips

New York, NY, February 24, 2006--The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index – a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America – dipped one point in January.

Online Job Demand Rises or Holds Steady in 15 of T

New York, NY, February 23, 2006—According to to the latest findings of the Monster Local Employment Index, online job availability increased or held steady in more than half of the top 28 U.S. metropolitan areas in January.