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Symmetricom Business Development Director Featured Speaker at Transport Networks for Mobile Operators (TNMO) Middle East.(Company overview)

Oct 27, 2006 ... Charlie Ferreira Will Discuss Managing Synchronization in Mobile Networks to Leverage Cost-Effective Packet Transport Options - Monday, 30 October 2006 - Dubai SAN JOSE, Calif. -- In subhead, first graph and "When" section, date/time should read: Monday, 30 October, 16:40 (sted ...

ink Communications Promotes Alexandra Crabb to Senior PR Strategist.

Oct 27, 2006 ... Orly Ariely joins ink as PR and Marketing Strategist EMEA BOSTON -- ink Communications, a global communications firm, announced today the promotion of Alexandra Crabb to senior PR strategist. Her responsibilities include overall media relations and client management for key IPTV ...

Examine the Shaving Product Market in the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific & Latin America.

Oct 27, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c44218) has announced the addition of Shaving Products - Global Strategic Business Report to their offering. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Shaving Products in Millions of US$ ....

Diabetes is the Sixth Leading Cause of Death Due to Disease in the U.S.

Oct 27, 2006 ... Dublin -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c44232) has announced the addition of Diabetics: Attitudes and Behaviors in the United States to their offering. The U.S. is in the midst of a diabetes epidemic. Given current trends, one in three ...

True Crime Tale of Mexican Injustice Makes Top Ten List.

Oct 27, 2006 ... Rivard's Nonfiction `Trail of Feathers' Makes True Crime Top Ten List NEW YORK -- London's Publishing News named Trail of Feathers, a nonfiction book by Robert Rivard one of the top ten true crime titles in its recent list of noteworthy paperbacks, Lisa Kaufman of Public ...

The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. to Broadcast Review of October Sales.

Oct 27, 2006 ... SECAUCUS, N.J. -- The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCE) today announced that in conjunction with its October sales release, you are invited to listen to the Company's pre-recorded monthly sales call on Thursday, November 2, 2006, beginning at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time. ...

TD Banknorth Inc. to Present at the BancAnalyst Association of Boston 2006 Conference in Boston.

Oct 27, 2006 ... PORTLAND, Maine -- TD Banknorth Inc. (NYSE: BNK) announced today that Stephen J. Boyle, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the BancAnalyst Association of Boston 2006 Conference at the Langham Hotel, 250 Franklin Street, in Boston at 4:50 p.m. on Thursday, ...

Red Hat Announces $325 Million Stock and Debenture Repurchase Program.

Oct 27, 2006 ... RALEIGH, N.C. -- Red Hat, Inc. (NASDAQ: RHAT), the world's leading provider of open source solutions to the enterprise, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a $325 million Stock and Debenture Repurchase Program. Under the program, the Company is authorized to ...

Fitch Rates CA Infr & Econ Dev Bank (Westmark School) 2006 VRDBs 'AA-/F1+'.

Oct 27, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Fitch assigns a rating of 'AA-/F1+' to the $7,000,000 California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank variable-rate demand revenue bonds (The Westmark School Project), series 2006. The rating is based on the support provided by an irrevocable, direct-pay confirming ...

Airgain Inc.'s MaxBeam75 Smart Antenna Triples Signal Strength for Triple Play Wi-fi Performance.

Oct 27, 2006 ... Airgain's Patented Switched-Beam Technology Chosen for Carrier-Class Wi-fi Devices CARLSBAD, Calif. -- To improve in-home wireless connectivity in the next generation of residential Wi-fi gateways, device manufacturers are turning to a new switched-beam, smart antenna technology ...

The Universal Institutional Funds, Inc. - High Yield Portfolio.

Oct 27, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- The Universal Institutional Funds, Inc. (the "Fund") announced that its Board of Directors approved a reverse 2:1 stock split for the Fund's High Yield Portfolio to occur at the close of business on Friday, November 10, 2006. At such time, each two shares of Class I shares of ...

FGIC Completes First Monoline-Wrapped RMBS Transaction in Mexico.

Oct 27, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- FGIC Corporation, the parent company of Financial Guaranty Insurance Company, announced today that FGIC has guaranteed its first residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) transaction in Mexico. This transaction also marks Mexico's first monoline-wrapped RMBS transaction ....

K-Sea Transportation Partners L.P. Announces Results for First Quarter of Fiscal 2007; Increases Quarterly Cash Distribution by $0.02 to $0.64 Per Unit.

Oct 27, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- K-Sea Transportation Partners L.P. (NYSE: KSP) today announced operating results for the first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2006. The Company also announced that its distribution to unitholders for the first quarter will increase by $0.02, or 3.2%, to $0.64 per unit, or ...

Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust - High Yield Portfolio.

Oct 27, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust (the "Fund") announced that its Board of Trustees approved a reverse 2:1 stock split for the Fund's High Yield Portfolio to occur at the close of business on Friday, November 10, 2006. At such time, each two shares of the High Yield ...

Tim Hortons Announces Implementation of Stock Repurchase Program of $200 Million, or up to 5% of Outstanding Shares.

Oct 27, 2006 ... OAKVILLE, Ontario -- Tim Hortons Inc. (NYSE: THI) (TSX: THI) today announced that a notice of intention to make a normal course issuer bid has been filed and has received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange for the previously announced stock repurchase program authorizing the ...

Warren Resources, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2006 Earnings Call and Operational Update.

Oct 27, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Warren Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: WRES), an independent oil and gas exploration and production company ("Warren"), will report third quarter 2006 financial and operating results on Thursday, November 2, 2006 by issuing a press release before the market opens and conducting a ...

All Liquid Products Bought in Aeroports de Paris Duty Free Shops Are Allowed on Board of Aircraft.

Oct 27, 2006 ... New European Airport Security Measures - APPLICABLE FROM 6(th) NOVEMBER 2006 PARIS -- As of 6(th) November 2006, and from that date only, the new security measures decided by the European Commission will be applicable in all European airports. Passengers wishing to ...

Citigroup Expands Presence in Central America through Acquisition of Grupo Financiero Uno.

Oct 27, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Citigroup announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Grupo Financiero Uno ("GFU"), the largest credit card issuer in Central America, and its affiliates. The acquisition of GFU, with $2.1 billion in assets, will significantly expand the presence of ...

Fitch Rates Port Authority of New York & New Jersey $250MM 145th Series 'AA-'.

Oct 27, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Fitch Ratings assigns an 'AA-' rating to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's (the authority) $250 million of consolidated bonds 145th series (taxable). The bonds are expected to sell competitively on Nov. 1, 2006. Bond proceeds will be applied to fund various ...

Matsushita Reports First Half Net Profit Increase.

Oct 27, 2006 ... - Sales and Earnings Exceed the Previous Forecast - (Note: Dollar amounts for the most recent period have been translated for convenience at the rate of U.S.$1.00 = 118 yen.) OSAKA, Japan -- Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (Matsushita [NYSE symbol: MC]) today ...

Pan Pacific Retail Properties, Inc. Declares Final Dividend.

Oct 27, 2006 ... SAN DIEGO -- Pan Pacific Retail Properties, Inc. (NYSE:PNP) today announced that a final pro rata dividend of $0.2365 per share has been declared and will be paid to stockholders of record on October 30, 2006. The dividend will be deposited with the paying agent for the proposed merger of ...

Free Breeders' Cup Bet Offered at All Horse Racing.

Oct 27, 2006 ... LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- All Horse Racing (www.allhorseracing.com), a privately held international gaming company, today announced the Annual Breeders' Cup Special. The Breeders' Cup Championships is an annual series of horse races sponsored by the National Thoroughbred Association ....

General Growth Properties Opens Otay Ranch Town Center.

Oct 27, 2006 ... CHULA VISTA, Calif. -- General Growth Properties, Inc. (NYSE: GGP), the country's second largest shopping center owner, developer and manager, today celebrated the grand opening of Otay Ranch Town Center in Chula Vista, CA, outside of San Diego, California. Otay Ranch Town Center is the ...

Industry Leaders Unite at Shanghai Conference to Elevate Logistics Practices in China.

Oct 27, 2006 ... Forum Explores the Opportunities and Challenges Presented by Unprecedented Growth in China's Transportation Network SHANGHAI, China & GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Schneider National, Inc., a leading global logistics provider, together with The Logistics Institute at Georgia Tech, gathered ...

Goldmark to Release Its First Hip Hop Compilation Album -- Headlining Its Own Artists and Featured Celebrity Guest Artists Due out Christmas 2006.

Oct 27, 2006 ... NEW YORK & LOS ANGELES -- Goldmark Industries, Inc. (Pink Sheets:GDKI), is excited to announce that the Company is pressing to release its first album in stores just in time for Christmas. It will be headlining Goldmark Artists Fade Dog, The 4 Corner Hustlas, Razadeep, Scoop Deville, ...

Nanometrics to Announce Third Quarter 2006 Financial Results on November 2, 2006.

Oct 27, 2006 ... MILPITAS, Calif. -- Nanometrics Incorporated (Nasdaq:NANO), a leading supplier of advanced integrated and standalone metrology equipment to the semiconductor industry, will release its third quarter 2006 financial results after market close on November 2, 2006. A conference call to discuss ...

Acacia Technologies Licenses Multi-Dimensional Bar Code Technology to ConAgra Foods.

Oct 27, 2006 ... NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq:ACTG) (Nasdaq:CBMX) announced today that VData, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary that is part of the Acacia Technologies group, a leader in technology licensing, has entered into a license with ConAgra Foods, Inc. covering a ...

News From USW: Gerard, Pope on the Road to Energy Independence: "Renewables Now!".

Oct 27, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA -- News From USW: Leo Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers (USW) will join Sierra Club Executive Director Carl Pope and Governor Ed Rendell for a press conference outside of Independence Hall (Fifth Avenue and Market St.) at Philadelphia's City Center on ...

Orange County Business Bank Announces Earnings.

Oct 27, 2006 ... NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- Orange County Business Bank (the "Bank") (OTCBB:OCBB) announced financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006. The Bank's pre-tax earnings more than doubled from the previous year for the first nine months from $713 thousand to ...

A.M. Best Takes Various Rating Actions on Coventry Health Care, Inc.

Oct 27, 2006 ... OLDWICK, N.J. -- A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) of B++ (Very Good) for the following subsidiaries of Coventry Health Care, Inc. (Coventry) [NYSE: CVH] (Bethesda, MD): Coventry Health & Life Insurance Company (Wilmington, DE), Carelink Health Plans, Inc ...

Barrett-Jackson Tunes up for Scottsdale Auction with Sizzling Automotive Preview at SEMA.

Oct 27, 2006 ... Feature Cars Take a Final Bow before Hitting the Block in January 2007 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- From the pure American muscle of a 1960 Corvette owned by the Teutuls of Orange County Choppers, to the vintage curves of a 1932 Roush Roadster, Barrett-Jackson will feature a historic ...

Gary C. Faber Promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of Foss Maritime.

Oct 27, 2006 ... Experienced maritime executive to lead Foss' international growth and service expansion SEATTLE -- Foss Maritime Company, a Seattle-based marine services company specializing in worldwide marine transportation and logistics, announced today that it has appointed Gary C. Faber as ...

Auvitek Appoints Peter Birch as President and CEO.

Oct 27, 2006 ... FREMONT, Calif. -- Auvitek International Ltd. today announced that its board of directors has named Peter Birch to serve as the company's president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Peter Mok, Auvitek's chairman, said that the Auvitek board selected Birch ...

Office of Energy Management & Conservation Announces a Centralized Resource for Energy-Efficient Design.

Oct 27, 2006 ... "The Building Professionals Energy Resource" is Now Available Online DENVER -- To advance the practice of energy-efficient design and construction in Colorado's residential and commercial buildings, the Governor's Office of Energy Management and Conservation (OEMC) has ...

Fitch Rates $1.2B RASC Home Equity Mortgage Asset-Backed P-T Ctfs, Series 2006-KS9.

Oct 27, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Fitch rates Residential Asset Securities Corporation (RASC), series 2006-KS9 as follows: --$376.5 million class A-I-1; 'AAA'; --$164.8 million class A-I-2'AAA'; --$153.9 million class A-I-3 'AAA'; --$119.7 million class A-I-4 'AAA'; ...

BestWeek: Experts Forecast More Insurance Products for Green, Low-Carbon Economy.

Oct 27, 2006 ... OLDWICK, N.J. -- Even in the United States, where scientific evidence of climate change is viewed with some cynicism, a growing number of insurance companies are developing insurance and risk-management products for the low-carbon economy, according to a story in the October 30 issue of ...

Fitch Rates Chase Mortgage Finance Trust 2006-S3.

Oct 27, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Chase Mortgage Finance Trust's $800 million mortgage pass-through certificates, series 2006-S3S, are rated by Fitch as follows: --Classes 1-A1 through 1A-7, 1-AX, 2-A1 through 2-A3, 2-AX, A-P and A-R (senior certificates) 'AAA'; --$10 million class A-M ...

George Adamson, Ph.D. Named Vice President of Product Development for Zinc Matrix Power.

Oct 27, 2006 ... New vice president will play key role in the commercialization of high-performance, inherently safe, silver-zinc rechargeable battery technology CAMARILLO, Calif. -- Zinc Matrix Power, developer of new, rechargeable battery technology based on silver, zinc and water, has ...

Research Describes Affordable Method for Businesses to Prepare for the Pandemic.

Oct 27, 2006 ... Methodology Helps Synchronize Readiness Investments Across the Supply Chain CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- ChainLink Research released a report today which found that fewer than 1 in 60 companies have an adequate, tested pandemic preparedness plan covering the expected duration of the ...

Fitch Rates Clough Global Allocation Fund Shares Rated 'AAA'.

Oct 27, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Fitch rates Clough Global Opportunities Fund's (AMEX:GLO) auction market preferred shares series M7, W7, F7, T28 and series Th28 'AAA'. The ratings are based on asset coverage and preferred share basic maintenance amount tests, as well as the quality and experience of the asset ...

Bristol-Myers Squibb Targeted in Class Action Lawsuit filed by Hersh & Hersh, Miller & Associates and Whatley Drake & Kallas, LLC.

Oct 27, 2006 ... Lawsuit Claims Blood Thinning Drug, Plavix[R], Poses Serious Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke, Blood Disorders and Death Drug Company Allegedly Had Advance Warning of Health Hazards, Failed to Alert Public SAN FRANCISCO -- A class action lawsuit has been filed by Hersh & ...

Fitch Affirms iStar Asset Services' Primary and Master Servicer Ratings.

Oct 27, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Fitch Ratings affirms iStar Asset Services' (iSAS) primary servicer rating of 'CPS2+' its master servicer rating of 'CMS2-'. The primary servicer rating reflects iSAS's continued strong focus on collateral analytics and the company's proven ability to effectively service ...

Fitch Rates CMSI $561.5MM REMIC P-T Ctfs Series 2006-5.

Oct 27, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Fitch rates Citicorp Mortgage Securities, Inc.'s (CMSI) REMIC pass-through certificates, series 2006-5, as follows: --$545,721,778 classes IA-1 through IA-14, IA-IO, IIA-1, IIA-IO, IIIA-1, IIIA-IO, and A-PO certificates (senior certificates) 'AAA'; ...

Washington Mutual to Present at The BancAnalysts Association of Boston Conference.

Oct 27, 2006 ... SEATTLE -- Washington Mutual, Inc.'s (NYSE:WM) Ken Kido, President, Banking Products and Operations, will present at The BancAnalysts Association of Boston Conference on Friday, November 3, 2006, at 11:30 a.m. ET. There will be a live audio Web cast of Kido's presentation, ...

Comstar-UTS Announces Acquisition of Armenian Telecommunications Group CallNet/Cornet.

Oct 27, 2006 ... MOSCOW -- JSC "COMSTAR - United TeleSystems" ("Comstar UTS", LSE: CMST), the leading provider of integrated telecommunication services in Russia and the CIS, today announced that it has acquired majority shareholding in CallNet and its 100% owned subsidiary Cornet (together the "Group") in ...

Revamping the U.S. Drug Safety System: Cleveland Clinic's Steven Nissen, MD, Among Featured Participants at Windhover's FDA/CMS Summit.

Oct 27, 2006 ... Dec. 4-5, 2006 Washington D.C. NORWALK, Conn. -- The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approach to drug safety is headed for significant changes in the wake of several high-profile drug withdrawals, critiques of the advisory committee process, and pending ...

Fitch Places CEMEX & Rinker on Rating Watch Negative Following Takeover Bid.

Oct 27, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Fitch Ratings has placed Cemex's 'BBB' foreign currency and local currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDR), the 'AA+(mex)' national long term, and the 'F1+(mex)' national short-term ratings of CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CEMEX), as well as the 'BBB' long term IDR of CEMEX's wholly ...

HEGP Reduces Issued and Outstanding Shares By 42 Million.

Oct 27, 2006 ... ALEXANDRIA, La. -- Heartland Energy Group Inc. (Pink Sheets:HEGP) announced today that it has retired 42,455,000 shares. The company has now completed the divesture of Plantworld International, Inc and as such, the shares that were issued in the transaction have now been ...

LL&E Royalty Trust Announces Trust Distribution for November 2006.

Oct 27, 2006 ... AUSTIN, Texas -- LL&E Royalty Trust (NYSE:LRT) announced today the Trust income distribution for the month of November 2006. This distribution represents amounts payable to the Trust with respect to production for the month of August 2006. Unit holders of record on November 6, 2006 will ...

Victory for Cherryvale, KS and San Luis Obispo, CA at 2006 Chevron Delo Tractor Restoration Competition.

Oct 27, 2006 ... -- A Year's Worth of Hard Work Comes to Fruition at 79th National FFA Convention -- INDIANAPOLIS -- The annual Chevron Delo Tractor Restoration Competition crowned its champions today in Indianapolis. Ten individuals and 10 teams spent the last year under the hood of a tractor ...

Investor Interview with Richard Lusk, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Foldera, Inc.

Oct 27, 2006 ... This is Part One in a Series of Interviews HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. -- This interview with Richard Lusk of Foldera was conducted by Stephen Gjolme, Principal of Ibis Consulting Group, an investment relations firm. Ibis - "We haven't heard much from Foldera over the ...

Indianapolis Author, Anthony Waugh, 'Humbled' by Reviewer's Comparison.

Oct 27, 2006 ... INDIANAPOLIS -- Comparisons to authors like Edgar Allen Poe and O. Henry are not everyday occurrences. So Indianapolis resident, Anthony Waugh, is very pleased to be mentioned in the same breath with such notable short story writers for his book, which is titled "Issi's (and other) Tales ...

Colorado Weatherization Program Celebrates 30 Years.

Oct 27, 2006 ... Senator Allard to Visit Denver Home ...

Workstream & Ventana Research Host Webinar Series on Compensation & Stock Option Compliance Software.

Oct 27, 2006 ... Business Finance Magazine Moderates Live Informative Webcast Aimed at Helping Companies Understand Compliance Regulations and Assess Vulnerabilities with Common Compensation Management Practices MAITLAND, Fla. -- Workstream Inc. [TM] (NASDAQ: WSTM), a provider of On-Demand ...

McKesson Declares Quarterly Dividend.

Oct 27, 2006 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- The Board of Directors of McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) at its meeting today declared a regular dividend of six cents per share on the Common Stock, payable January 2, 2007, to stockholders of record on December 1, 2006. McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) is a ...

Cascade Natural Gas Corporation Shareholders Approve Merger Agreement.

Oct 27, 2006 ... SEATTLE -- Cascade Natural Gas Corporation (NYSE:CGC) announced today that at a special shareholder meeting, the shareholders of the company voted to approve the merger agreement with MDU Resources Group, Inc. When the transaction is completed, Cascade will become a wholly owned subsidiary ...

Four Publications Join City & Regional Magazine Association.

Oct 27, 2006 ... LOS ANGELES -- The City and Regional Magazine Association (CRMA) announced the addition of four new members, according to executive director C. James Dowden. The new member publications are: * Style Magazine, a sophisticated lifestyle publication that focuses on ...

Luminent Mortgage Capital, Inc. Announces First Annual Analyst Day in New York.

Oct 27, 2006 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- Luminent Mortgage Capital, Inc. (NYSE:LUM) today announced it will be hosting its first annual Analyst Day meeting in New York. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 15, 2006, to be held at the New York Stock Exchange, 11 Wall Street, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 ...

PGE Appoints New Board Member.

Oct 27, 2006 ... PORTLAND, Ore. -- Portland General Electric (PGE) (NYSE:POR) today announced the appointment of a new Oregon-based member of its board of directors. Neil J. Nelson, president and CEO of Siltronic Corp., will join the PGE board effective immediately. "Neil's addition to the board ...

Kingfisher Airlines Limited Leases India's First A-321-200s from Pegasus Aviation Finance Company.

Oct 27, 2006 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- Kingfisher Airlines Limited, India's first Full Service-True Value carrier and Pegasus Aviation Finance Company, the world's largest privately-held independent commercial aircraft lessor, today announced the closing of a sale and lease back transaction for two brand new ...

Tekelec Announces Date of Q3 2006 Results.

Oct 27, 2006 ... MORRISVILLE, N.C. -- Tekelec (NASDAQ: TKLC), a leading developer of high-performance network applications for next-generation fixed, mobile and packet networks, today announced the date it plans to issue a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter of 2006 after ...

Troy McGuire Named Vice President, News and Programming of Fisher Communications, Inc.

Oct 27, 2006 ... SEATTLE -- Fisher Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSCI) announced that effective January 2, 2007, Troy McGuire will assume the position of Vice President, News and Programming of Fisher Communications, Inc. McGuire has been with "The Daily Buzz", a national syndicated morning show, ...

Frankfort Tower Industries, Inc. Obtains Favorable Ruling on Liability in Court Battle over Termination of Asset Purchase Agreement.

Oct 27, 2006 ... LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Frankfort Tower Industries, Inc., f/k/a ROHN Industries, Inc. (Pink Sheets:FFTIQ), a former provider of infrastructure equipment to the telecommunications industry, announced today that the Supreme Court for the State of Delaware issued an appellate decision in its favor ...

Fitch Rates $453MM San Francisco Int'l Airport Rev Rfdg Bonds 'A'; Stable Outlook.

Oct 27, 2006 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- Fitch assigns an 'A' rating to $453,210,000 City and County of San Francisco, California, San Francisco International Airport, second series revenue refunding bonds, consisting of: --$270,000,000 Issue 32F bonds (non-alternative minimum tax; AMT); ...

Fitch Rates Henrico County, Virginia's $73MM GOs 'AAA'; Outlook Stable.

Oct 27, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Fitch assigns an 'AAA' rating to Henrico County, VA's approximately $73 million in general obligation (GO) public improvement bonds, series 2006. Bond proceeds will finance various capital improvements as authorized by 2000 and 2005 referenda, and the bonds are expected to sell ...