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Senate Bill Would Limit Contractors' Risk of

Washington, D.C., September 23, 2005 -— The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) applauded the “Gulf Coast Recovery Act," which will help prevent contractors responding to Hurricane Katrina and other natural disasters from being sued.

Illinois Governor Assists Lowe’s with Rockford Dis

Rockford, IL, September 23, 2005 -— Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today announced the awarding of more than $11.2 million in Opportunity Returns support for Lowe’s, which will allow the home improvement retailer to build a 1.4 million square foot R

Välinge Scores Another Patent Victory

Viken, Sweden - September 22, 2005 -- The recent victory at the European patent Office (EPO) once again shows that Välinge's patents are important, new and inventive.

Leading Indicators Off 0.2%

New York, NY, September 22, 2005 -- The Conference Board announced today that the U.S. leading index decreased 0.2 percent, the coincident index increased 0.2 percent and the lagging index decreased 0.1 percent in August.

Foamex to be Delisted from Nasdaq

Linwood, PA, September 22, 2005 -- Foamex said it has received notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market, Listing Qualifications Department indicating that, in accordance with Nasdaq Marketplace Rules, the company will be delisted from the Nasdaq Stock Market a