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Jan 07, 2022 / The Right News Right When It Happens

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Shaw Hosts Virtual SFN Event in Conjunction with Dallas Regional Market

Grapevine, TX, January 7, 2022-A Shaw Flooring Network aligned dealer event is currently underway at the Embassy Suites in Grapevine, Texas, synchronized with the two-day Southwest Flooring Market event, which takes place at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.

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RFCI Introduces Consumer Pub. for Beautifully Responsible Campaign

La Grange, GA, January 7, 2022-The Resilient Floor Covering Institute presents a new consumer print and digital publication in support of its on-going Beautifully Responsible campaign for resilient flooring.

Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level Since May 2020

New York, NY, January 7, 2022—U.S. mortgage rates this week rose to their highest levels since May 2020, driving up the costs associated with home buying at a time when home-sales prices are already near record highs, reports the Wall Street Journal.

Supreme Court to Decide Legality of Vaccine Mandates in the Workplace

Washington, DC, January 7, 2022—The Supreme Court will hold a special session on January 7 to consider whether the Biden administration can enforce vaccine-and-testing rules for large private employers and a vaccine mandate for most healthcare workers, reports the Wall Street Journal.

Nonfarm Employment Rose to 199K in Dec., Unemployment at 3.9%

Washington, DC, January 7, 2022—Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 199,000 in December, and the unemployment rate declined to 3.9%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.