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Jobless Claims Up 10,000

Jobless Claims Up 10,000

Washington, DC, June 21, 2007-- Jobless claims for state unemployment rose by 10,000 to 324,000 in the week ending June 16, according to a report from the Labor Department.

Architecture Billings Index Up in May

Architecture Billings Index Up in May

Washington, DC, June 21, 2007--After three consecutive months of modest growth, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI), a leading economic indicator of construction activity, revealed a spike in design activity.

Lumber Liquidators Opens 94th Location in Idaho

Lumber Liquidators Opens 94th Location in Idaho

Boise, ID, June 21, 2007--When Lumber Liquidators opens its 94th store on Friday in Boise, the first 94 people through the doors will receive a Bellawood floor-care cleaning kit and be entered to win a free hardwood floor valued at $1,000.

Armstrong Ceiling Workers Approve Deal

Armstrong Ceiling Workers Approve Deal

Lancaster, PA, June 20, 2007--Instead of striking Friday, unionized workers at Armstrong World Industries' Marietta ceiling plant approved a revised contract offer by a slim margin and stayed on the job.