McCain presses lawmakers on campaign finance reform push
Sen John McCain urges reluctant lawmakers to back reform as House set to debate a soft money bill this summer. He notes a 1990 campaign finance reform press conference in West Palm Beach and letters sent to about two dozen lawmakers urging support. House Republicans oppose the measure, and major obstacles remain despite Senate passage.
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Boomburbs show big city problems in fast growing suburbs
A Fannie Mae Foundation study based on 2000 census figures describes boomburbs as suburbs with at least 100000 residents, mainly in California and near Phoenix and Dallas. They face urban pressures like affordable housing shortages and strained public services, while offering regional growth opportunities.
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United ramp workers vote on strike after talks fail
United Airlines IAM District 141 says 30,000 ramp and related workers face a possible strike after three days of mediated talks yield little progress. Randy Canale states a tentative agreement seems unlikely. A vote will occur around mid July once the National Mediation Board releases workers from talks.
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