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Greenspan: Home Prices Not Hurting Economy

Washington, October 20--The record level of debt being carried by American households and soaring home prices do not appear to represent serious threats to the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Tuesday.

FCICA Meets in Chicago

Chicago, IL, October 18--The Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA) finished its two day mid-year meeting here as an enthusiastic board of directors celebrated the organization’s accomplishments for the past year and made plans for the future.

Institute for Supply Management Broadens Online Co

Tempe, AZ, October 15, 2004 — The Institute for Supply Management announced the debut of several new online courses. Offered in ISM's online Knowledge Center, the courses provide education alternatives that are easy, convenient and cost-effective.

Afghan Carpet Weavers Not Too Keen on Karzai

Kabul, Afghanistan, October 4--Whoever wins Afghanistan's presidential election this week, the lives of Najiya, and Zakir Hussain, aged nine and 10 respectively, aren't going to change much.

Consumer Income Up, Spending Flat

Washington, DC, September 30--Personal income rose 0.4% in August, according to a Commerce Department reported issued Thursday. It was the largest increase since May.