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Illinois Governor Assists Lowe’s with Rockford Dis

Rockford, IL, September 23, 2005 -— Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today announced the awarding of more than $11.2 million in Opportunity Returns support for Lowe’s, which will allow the home improvement retailer to build a 1.4 million square foot R

Online Readers Most Loyal to Newspaper Web Sites

New York, NY, September 23, 2005 —- Nielsen//NetRatings, a global leader in Internet media and market research, reported today that online readers in nine out of the top 10 local markets were loyal to the city’s top newspaper Web site in July 2005.

Senate Bill Would Limit Contractors' Risk of

Washington, D.C., September 23, 2005 -— The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) applauded the “Gulf Coast Recovery Act," which will help prevent contractors responding to Hurricane Katrina and other natural disasters from being sued.

Indian Government Displeased with Progress in Chec

Allahabad, India, September 23, 2005 -- The comptroller and auditor general of India has criticized Uttar Pradesh's government for failing to put a check on child labor through effective enforcement of Child Labour (prohibition and regulation) Act.

Foamex to be Delisted from Nasdaq

Linwood, PA, September 22, 2005 -- Foamex said it has received notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market, Listing Qualifications Department indicating that, in accordance with Nasdaq Marketplace Rules, the company will be delisted from the Nasdaq Stock Market a

Jobless Claims Jump Following Katrina

Washington, DC, September 22, 2005 -- On a surge of storm-related job losses, first-time claims for unemployment benefits rose by 8,000 to a seasonally adjusted 432,000 in the week ending Sept. 17, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Välinge Scores Another Patent Victory

Viken, Sweden - September 22, 2005 -- The recent victory at the European patent Office (EPO) once again shows that Välinge's patents are important, new and inventive.