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Tokyo, Japan, June 20--Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Gary Stern sees no reason for the Federal Reserve to stop raising interest rates now as the economy expands at a desirable pace, a Japanese newspaper reported on Monday.
Fort Worth, TX, June 20-- It was a price war: Whoever had the lowest price got the job, and by the end of 2002, Jeff Bennett knew he had to quit. Going to work wasn't fun anymore, according to the Fort Worth Star Telegram.
Los Angeles, CA, June 17--To combat mildew and mold, MoldWash USA introduced the powerful product MoldWash Household less than one year ago.
Franklin, NC June 17--Zickgraf Hardwood Flooring Company has purchased The Thomson Oak Flooring brand name and certain assets from Thomson Oak Flooring Company Inc.
Ann Arbor, MI, June 17--Consumer sentiment improved in June, according to the University of Michigan consumer sentiment index. The gauge rose to 94.8 from 86.9 in May.
Wuppertal, Germany, June 17--In the year 2004 carpet and household appliance maker Vorwerk continued the very good growth development of the past years.
Brussels, Belgium, June 17--The European Commission confirmed it sent a 'statement of objections' detailing competition concerns to a series of synthetic rubber producers accused of operating a cartel, according to afx news.
Washington, DC, June 17--The current account deficit continued its steady march upward in the first quarter, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
Chicago, IL, June 17--StonePeak Ceramics Inc. hired Drew Giungo and Doug Snell as regional sales managers in the Northeast and Southeast regions, respectively.
London, England, June 17--An expert on carpet affairs said that Pakistan has taken full advantage of poor state support for the industry in Iran to imitate the designs of Persian carpets and export them to international markets.