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Jobless Claims Sink to 5-1/2 Year Low

Washington, DC, February 2, 2006-- First-time seasonally adjusted claims for state unemployment benefits fell by 11,000 to 273,000 in the week ending Jan. 28, the Labor Department said Thursday.

What’ve You Done for your Mother Lately?

Dalton, GA, February 2, 2006—That’s the question surrounding all the buzz for the 2006 Chandler Awards, Patcraft Commercial Carpet’s national competition for architectural design and creative excellence.

Productivity Off in 4Q

Washington, DC, February 2, 2006--Productivity of the American workplace fell at an annualized rate of 0.6% in the fourth quarter, the first decline since the first quarter of 2001, the Labor Department estimated Friday.

Delays in Building Permit Approvals Cause Millions

Washington, DC, February 3, 2006 — The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today released a report showing that communities with a more efficient building permitting process can gain millions of dollars in tax revenues

Federated's Ups Forecast

Cincinnati, CA, February 3, 2006--Federated Department Stores reported a 1% increase in January same-store sales and increased its forecast for the fourth quarter.

Asbestos Bill Backers Set News Conference

Asbestos Bill Backers Set News Conference Washington, DC, February 2, 2006The co-sponsors of legislation to create a $140 billion asbestos injury fund are due to hold a news conference on Thursday as they seek to rally support ahead of a possible U.S. Se

Productivity Off in 4Q

Washington, DC, February 2, 2006--Productivity of the American workplace fell at an annualized rate of 0.6% in the fourth quarter, the first decline since the first quarter of 2001, the Labor Department estimated Friday.

Lowe's to Buy Back Added $1B in Stock

Mooresville, NC, February 2, 2006--Home improvement retailer Lowe's Cos. said Wednesday its board has approved an increase in its current share repurchase program of up to $1 billion.