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Senate Blocks Asbestos Fund Proposal

Washington, DC, Apr. 23--The Senate on Thursday blocked a proposal to create a multibillion-dollar fund that would have made payments to thousands of people suffering from asbestos-related ailments.

Weyerhaeuser Posts First Quarter Profit

Federal Way, WA, Apr. 23--Forest products company Weyerhaeuser Co. on Friday reported a first-quarter profit, reversing a year-earlier loss, as prices surged for its lumber and structural panels.

Leggett Reports Higher Earnings

Carthage, MO, Apr. 21--Leggett & Platt Inc.'s first-quarter earnings rose 27% as sales grew amid increased demand for components in bedding and upholstered furniture, steel wire and machinery.

Bernhardt Furniture Expands Martha Stewart Line

New York, NY, Apr. 23--Based on the 2003 success of Martha Stewart Signature Furniture with Bernhardt, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. and Bernhardt Furniture Company today announced a major expansion of the brand label.

Pergo Reports Results

Trelleborg, Sweden, Apr. 21—Pergo in the first quarter of 2004 reported sales of SEK 746 M (679), an increase of 22% compared with the year-earlier period after currency adjustments.

Economy Shows Growth

Washington, DC, Apr. 21--The U.S. economy showed "widespread" growth from mid-February through early April with only modest inflation, the Federal Reserve said in its latest survey of regional economic conditions.

“Greenest'' Home in Florida Completed

Venice, FL, Apr. 22--WCI Communities, Inc. will celebrate Earth Day today with the unveiling of Casa Verde, its second green demonstration model, now Florida's greenest home, and the first production model green home on Florida's west coast.

Producer Prices Up in March

Washington, DC, Apr. 22--High energy costs and a jump in food prices forced up prices at the wholesale level in March, a delayed government report showed, but inflation continued to be relatively muted.