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WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3: FEDERAL INCOME TAX Profile America -- Sunday, February 3rd. It may be hard to credit but there used to be a time when the public sphere wasn't filled with squabbling about income tax rates. The familiar noise began 100 years ago today, when the 16th Amendment to the...

DENVER, Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MDC) announced results for the quarter ended December 31, 2012. 2012 Fourth Quarter Highlights and Comparisons to 2011 Fourth Quarter Net income of $29.7 million, or $0.59 per diluted share vs. net loss of $18.8 million, or $0.40 per diluted share 2011 fourth quarter included $20.2 million charge related to debt extinguishment Net new orders of 869 homes, up 66% Backlog of 1,645 homes, up 58%; backlog dollar...

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Florida's housing market had more closed sales, more pending sales, higher median prices and a reduced inventory of homes for sale in August, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110314/DC64568LOGO) "Florida's housing marketing continues its momentum," said 2012 Florida Realtors President Summer Greene, regional manager of Better Homes and Gardens...

OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As part of its 150(th) anniversary celebration, Union Pacific Railroad introduced an engaging new teacher's resource kit as a tool to help students learn the history of America's first transcontinental railroad. Completed in 1869, the transcontinental railroad connected the west to the east and opened it for development and commerce. The teacher's resource kit will help educators meet national standards for history and...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., July 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Home sales surged 18 percent over previous year levels, with data released today by the Illinois Association of REALTORS® showing signs that the state's housing market is strengthening. Statewide home sales (including single-family homes and condominiums) in June 2012 totaled 13,111 homes sold, up 18.0 percent from 11,108 home sales in June 2011. This was the best June performance since 2010 when 13,144 homes were sold in...

OMAHA, Neb., July 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2012 second quarter net income of $1 billion, or $2.10 per diluted share, compared to $785 million, or $1.59 per diluted share, in the second quarter 2011. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110304/LA59497LOGO) "We're clearly delivering on the strength of our diverse franchise," said Jack Koraleski, Union Pacific chief executive officer. "Volume growth across many...

MCLEAN, Va., July 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) released today its U.S. Economic and Housing Market Outlook for July showing that while the construction industry continues to struggle on the jobs front, data suggests this sector is ready to get back to work. Outlook Highlights The unemployment rate for construction workers was 12.8 percent in June with nearly 48 percent out of work for...

PHOENIX, May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Valley of the Sun (VOS) Chapter of Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) named Michelle Grider, Textura Client Services Manager, the 2012 "Best Under the Sun Associate Member" at their annual banquet on April 26th. Members are nominated based on their leadership and contribution to the organization and voted on by the Board of Directors. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110602/CG12932LOGO) Michelle is an active...

NEW YORK, May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Home valuations will start to climb again while adjacent consumer industries will capture significant new growth opportunities in 2012 and beyond as the U.S. housing market finally turns the corner, concludes a major new study released today by The Demand Institute. The recovery of the housing market will have far-reaching impacts in the coming years across the United States and international markets as U.S. consumers increase their spending...

--Why did Congressman Bass vote for a budget that raises taxes by $2 trillion and contains phony and fraudulent spending cuts?-- WASHINGTON, March 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following release is being issued by Americans for Tax Reform: On Wednesday night, Congressman Charlie Bass (R-N.H.) voted for a budget which calls for nearly $2 trillion in tax increases and contains phony and fraudulent spending cuts. As one of only 38 Congressmen in the 435-member U.S. House of...