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Bill to Amend Toxic Substances and Control Act Int

Washington, DC, January 24, 2006—Rep. Paul Gillmor (R-Ohio), chairman of the House Environment and Hazardous Materials subcommittee, introduced legislation to amend the Toxic Substances and Control Act (TSCA), to make it consistent with three internationa

Simply Floored Launches Online Virtual Decorator

Atlanta, GA, January 23, 2006-–Simply Floored, an Atlanta flooring company that brings the store to your home, has launched its new online Virtual Decorator to help consumers with the floor purchasing process.

Montana Retailer Gets Major Makeover

Billings, MT, January 23, 2006--Montana Flooring Liquidators owner Jeff Barth will still be recognized in his wacky television commercials, but his store will soon undergo a major makeover.

Tarkett Residential Announces New Appointments

Whitehall, PA, January 23, 2006--To support its worldwide and North American growth initiatives, Tarkett recently announced a shift in responsibilities in its sales and marketing organization.

Gabbie Quits Floors 2 Go

Birmingham, England, January 23, 2006--Struggling DIY retailer Floors 2 Go has replaced its chairman with the former head of Punch Taverns.

NAM Rejects Chinese Denial of Currency Manipulatio

Washington, DC, January 23, 2006--Reacting today to a Chinese bank official’s claim that the value of his nation’s currency, the yuan, is set by market forces, National Association of Manufacturers president (NAM) John Engler characterized the statement a