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More Than 1,300 Builders Converge On Capitol Hill

Washington, DC, May 10, 2006--More than 1,300 builders from across the country are holding nearly 400 meetings today with their representatives and senators to urge them to increase housing opportunities for all Americans.

Fed Expected to Raise Rates Today

Washington, DC, May 10, 2006--Federal Reserve policy-makers began a meeting on Wednesday that economists expect will yield a 16th straight interest-rate hike but also may signal that future increases are less certain.

Unilin Grants New Click Flooring Licenses

Wielsbeke, Belgium, May 2006--On May 8, 2006, BuildDirect, one of Canada’s largest online wholesalers of building materials, based in Vancouver, entered into a license agreement with Flooring Industries, a unit of Unilin.

Small-Business Optimism Up in April

Washington, DC, May 9, 2006--Small-business optimism rose last month, reversing March’s slump by more than two points to 100.1 (1986=100) and returning to its historical levels, according to the NFIB Small Business Economic Trends report.

Unifi Announces Proposed Offering

Greensboro, NC, May 9, 2006--Unifi said it plans to commence a private placement offering of $225 million of Senior Secured Notes due 2014.

Chain Store Sales Off Last Week

New York, NY, May 9, 2006--Chain store sales slipped in the latest week after a strong gain the previous week, according to a report released on Tuesday.

Gov's' Wives, Habitat Start Homebuilding E

Mobile, AL, May 9, 2006--Before sunrise this morning, three governors' spouses joined dozens of women volunteers on a Habitat for Humanity build site to kick off the First Families Building Homes Across America program.