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New Congressional Furnishing Caucus to Help Domestic Manufacturers.

By Jeffrey Sparshott, The Washington Times Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Jun. 3--Congress is taking notice of increasing job losses among U.S. furniture manufacturers as overseas competitors, especially China, grab more of the market.

The Congressional Furnishings Caucus meets for the first time today, led by two North Carolina congressmen, Republican Howard Coble and Democrat Melvin Watt.

There are 131 caucuses registered by the House office of member services -- from the Air Force Caucus to the Zero Capital Gains Caucus. About 20 co

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