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NLPC Decries Politicizing Asbestos

Washington, DC, January 26, 2006--The National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC) today sent an open letter to the United States Senate condemning an unnamed Democratic Party aide for comments in yesterday's Roll Call article.

Federated Projects 1Q Loss

Cincinnati, OH, January 26, 2006--Federated Department Stores said it expects to post a loss in the fiscal first quarter amid weaker sales in existing stores.

Help-Wanted Advertising Index Holds Steady

New York, NY, January 26, 2006--The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index--a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America--was unchanged in December.

Federated to Invest in Online Sales

Cincinnati, OH, January 26, 2006--Federated Department Stores announced it plans to invest some $130 million over the next two years in infrastructure improvements and service enhancements to support continued growth of its direct-to-consumer businesses.

Sherwin-Williams 4Q Earnings Off

Cleveland, OH, January 26--Sherwin-Williams in the fourth quarter reported earnings that were off to $75.1 million or $0.54 a share, compared with $82.5 million, or $0.57 a share in the year-ago period.

Dow Chemical 4Q Earnings Rise

Midland, MI, January 26, 2006--Dow Chemical reported earnings for the the fourth quarter that rose on strong pricing across its performance chemicals and plastics businesses.