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Washington, DC, Dec. 12, 2008--U.S. automakers are depending upon a reluctant White House to quickly provide a multibillion lifeline to help them avoid imminent collapse after the Senate rejected an automotive bailout plan.
Miami, FL, Dec. 12, 2008—Cikel America LLC has appointed Joe English regional manager for the west coast of Florida and the Gulf Coast from Tallahassee to New Orleans.
Turnersburg, NC, Dec. 11, 2008--Gulistan Carpet Inc. said Wednesday that its Turnersburg yarn spinning plant will close, putting more than 100 employees out of a job.
Boston, MA, Dec. 10, 2008--Attendance at this year's Greenbuild Expo in Boston was up about 25 percent over last year despite the poor economy.
Gettysburg, PA, Dec. 11, 2008—Tile manufacturer Dal-Tile is laying off more than 100 workers at its Gettysburg branch, according to the Lebanon Daily News.
Irvine, CA, Dec. 11, 2008--The number of American homeowners entering the foreclosure process fell last month to the lowest level since June as new state laws lengthened the foreclosure process, RealtyTrac reported Thursday.
Washington, DC, Dec. 11, 2008--Initial jobless claims surged to the highest in 26 years last week, Labor Department data showed on Thursday, as a deepening recession forced employers to cut back hiring.
Washington, DC, Dec. 11, 2008--Optimism at small businesses edged up slightly last month but owners remain discouraged about future prospects for hiring or spending, according to the National Federation of Independent Business index.
New York, NY, Dec. 11, 2008-The Conference Board Employment Trends Index declined further in November.
Washington, DC, Dec. 11, 2008--America's trade deficit rose unexpectedly in October as a spreading global recession dampened sales of U.S. products overseas.