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Senate Votes to Hike Fines for Employers

Washington, DC, 24, 2006--Employers would face fines as high as $20,000 for hiring undocumented workers and have to screen all new hires as part of legislation that would grant legal status to millions of illegal immigrants.

Armstrong in Court for Restructuring Plan

Lancaster, PA, May 24, 2006--Armstrong World Industries, in a two-year dispute over the size the payouts of its bankruptcy restructuring plan, is set to return to Philadelphia federal court today, with the company again squaring off against its unsecured

USGBC Board Tackles Wood Issue

Washington, DC, May 24, 2006--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Board of Directors announced today that it has directed the USGBC's LEED Steering Committee to address two proposed changes to LEED's wood and bio-based ratings.

Tricycle to Launch Reverb at Neocon

Chicago, IL, May 24, 2006--At the NeoCon World's Trade Fair next month, Tricycle will launch Reverb, an anthology of essays by eco-consultants, leading commercial designers and industry editors.

Ryland Trims 2006 Earnings Guidance

Calabasas, CA, May 24, 2006--Home builder Ryland Group Inc., on Wednesday cut its 2006 earnings forecast as its second-quarter home sales are running 35 percent lower than a year earlier.

New Home Sales Up in April

Washington, DC, May 24, 2006--Sales of new homes surprised economists and stayed strong in April, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.

Bentley Prince Street on IDCE "Path"

Los Angeles, CA, May 23, 2006--Bentley Prince Street announced that it will be included in the International Design Center for the Environment’s (IDCE) benchmark for a manufacturing firm on the path to sustainability.Â