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UK’s Halstead 1H Earnings Up

Manchester, England, March 31, 2006--Commercial flooring producer James Halstead posted record half-year figures despite a huge surge in energy and raw material costs.

Voters Said to Favor Small Business Health Plans

Washington, DC, March 31, 2006--According to a new survey released by Senator Michael B. Enzi (R-Wyo.), an overwhelming majority of Americans want to form associations to bargain collectively for less-costly health insurance.

Hooker Furniture 1Q Earnings Up 21%

Martinsville, VA, March 31, 2006--Hooker Furniture Corp., reported better-than-expected quarterly profit on stronger sales of imported wood and metal furniture.

ASCR Presents Phoenix Award to Rolyn Construction

Columbia, MD, March 31, 2006--The Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration (ASCR) has presented its highest honor for innovation in restoration to Rolyn Construction Corp., of Rockville, Md.

Consumer Spending and Income Up

Washington, DC, March 31, 2006--Consumer spending rose 0.1% in February, as incomes rose 0.3%, according to a report from the Commerce Department.