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Washington, DC, July 15--According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), retail industry sales for June (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) rose a strong 7.5 percent unadjusted over last year and increased 0.5 percent seasonally
Washington, DC, July 15--Industrial production rose 0.9% in June, according to the Federal Reserve. It was the strongest monthly increase since February 2004.
Dalton, GA, July 15--Honeywell Nylon’s Columbia, S.C., manufacturing site was recently featured on the cover of Index of Waste Minimization Resources for South Carolina Industries.
Spokane, WA, July 15--In the summer of 2004, the Cimarron Middle School of Edmond, Oklahoma, renovation began with the hopes of creating a more innovative building design.
Washington, DC, July 15—-The producer price index for June was unchanged despite higher energy prices, as the core rate fell 0.2%, according to the a Labor Department report.
Washington, DC, July 15—-Business inventories rose 0.1% in May, to $1.3 billion, according to a Commerce Department report.
St. Louis, MO, July 14--Solutia says that, at least for now, it will continue a costly environmental cleanup in Anniston, Alabama, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Cincinnati, OH, July 14--With the deal one step closer to completion, Federated Department Stores Inc.'s top executive says he's eager to see rival May Department Stores Co. absorbed into his company.
Wahington, DC, July 14--The nation’s home builders called on Congress today to update and modernize the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in order to protect the environment and allow local communities to grow and thrive.
Washington, DC, July 14--Consumer prices in June were unchanged as energy prices actually fell, according to a Labor Department report.