Senate Blocks Asbestos Fund
Washington, DC, February 15, 2006--The Senate on Tuesday voted to block legislation to create a $140 billion privately-financed fund to compensate asbestos victims, but sponsors vowed they would not let the bill die.
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Year Begins on Firm Economic Footing for Small Bus
Washington, DC, February 15, 2006--America’s small businesses opened 2006 on a firm footing, according to the latest NFIB Small-Business Economic Trends report.
Industrial Production Off 0.2%, Capacity Utilizati
Washington, DC, February 15, 2006--Industrial production was off 0.2% in January while capacity utilization soared to 80.9%, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.
NWFA Web Site Provides Info on Wood Floors
St. Louis, MO, February 15, 2006--The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) reminds industry members that one of the most comprehensive web sites available about wood floors is provided by the NWFA.
Architects, Designers and Build Community Invited
Alexandria, VA, February 15, 2006--The thousands of architects, designers and builders who attend Coverings 2006, the international tile and stone industry’s premier exposition and conference, April 4-7, in Orlando.
Green Building Show Slated for Northeast
Greenfield, MA, February 15, 2006--The northeast’s largest and most comprehensive green building and renewable energy trade show will be center stage at the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association’s (NESEA) 31st annual Building Energy Conference at Bosto
Metro Home-Price Stays Hot Across Country
Washington, DC, February 15, 2006--Numerous metropolitan areas showed double-digit annual home price appreciation in the fourth quarter, although the overall pace of growth has cooled slightly.
Mortgage Application Volume Down In Latest Survey
Washington, DC, February 15, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 10.
Retail Sales in January Up 2.3%
Washington, DC, February 14, 2006--Retail sales rose a seasonally adjusted 2.3% in January as gasoline and motor vehicle sales strengthened, according to a Commerce Department report.
Foamex Postpones Disclosure Statement Hearing
Linwood, PA, February 13, 2006--Foamex International Inc., announced that it has adjourned the Disclosure Statement hearing scheduled for today, in order to continue its negotiations with the steering committee.