Asbestos Bill to Get Senate Vote
Washington, DC, Apr. 14--Though even its backers admit its chances of passage remain slim, U.S. Senate Republican leaders intend to bring an insurer-backed asbestos bill to the floor the week of April 19.
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EPA Honors Interface & Others
Washingon, DC, Apr. 14--EPA will recognize 29 individuals and organizations from around the world for outstanding efforts in protecting the Earth's climate and stratospheric ozone layer.
Carpet Barn Named Mohawk ColorCenter Dealer of the
Dalton, GA, Apr. 14--Mohawk Industries has selected The Carpet Barn, headquartered in Pine Bluff, AR, as its Mohawk ColorCenter Dealer of the Year for 2004.
U.S. Green Building Council Names New Leader
Washington, DC, Apr. 12--Rick Fedrizz, the founding chairman of the U.S. Green Building Council, has been named acting president and chief executive officer of the Council.
Ex-Foamex Auditor Found Reportable Conditions
Linwood, PA, Apr. 13--Former Foamex International Inc. auditor Deloitte & Touche LLP said it identified reportable conditions at the company during the year ended Dec. 31, 2003.
Fed's Parry Gives Opinion on Rates
New York, NY, Apr. 12--U.S. interest rates cannot remain at their 1958 lows forever and will have to rise at some point, perhaps to 3.5%, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Robert Parry said.
Invista to Sell High-Yield Bonds
London, UK, Apr. 13--U.S. fiber manufacturer Invista will sell high-yield bonds worth $575 million next week to fund its acquisition by Koch Industries Inc.
Home Depot Financial Update
Atlanta, GA, Apr. 13--Home Depot Inc. paid Chief Executive Robert Nardelli $2 million in salary and $4.5 million in bonus in 2003.
Business Inventories Up
Washington, DC, Apr. 13--Inventories at U.S. businesses posted their largest gain in more than three years in February.
Sherwin-Williams Expects Higher First Quarter Earn
Cleveland, OH, Apr. 13--Sherwin-Williams Co., on Monday said it expects a bigger than expected quarterly profit.