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Washington, DC, June 29, 2006--The Federal Reserve raised interest rates Thursday at its 17 straight meeting. The move, which was expected, brings the Fed funds rate from a four-decade low of 1% to 5.25%, its highest level since March 2001.
Mooresville, NC, June 29, 2006--Lowe's said it will locate a new data center in San Antonio, Texas.
Richmond, VA, June 29, 2006--Flooring Adventures launched Tuff-Seal Garage Flooring to beautify residential garage spaces.
companies of Business Roundtable, an association of 160 chief executive officers of leading U.S. companies, are joining other companies from across the country in an unprecedented event today to demonstrate to Congress why policies aimed at boosting U.S.
New York, NY, June 27, 2006--The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which decreased in May, posted a slight increase in June.
New York, NY, June 26, 2006--JupiterResearch reveals that 35 percent of large companies plan to institute corporate Weblogs this year.
Cincinnatti, OH, June 22, 2006—According to reports, Federated Department Stores is close to a deal to sell its Lord & Taylor unit to private equity firm Apollo Real Estate Advisors and shopping center developer NRDC Real Estate Advisors.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 21, 2006--From the moment its gates opened, the inaugural Domotex Middle East in Dubai was a complete success.
Atlanta, GA, June 19, 2006--The allure of the undiscovered is just one of the advantages that bring buyers and sellers home each summer to AmericasMart-Atlanta and The Atlanta International Area Rug Market, July 16—19.
Washington, DC, June 19, 2006--Two programs supported by The American Institute of Architects (AIA) to provide housing alternatives to mobile trailers and to repair historic structures have been approved by the U.S. Congress.