New York City tax plan stalled by party clash
Gov. Hugh Carey pushes for a quick city tax increase to secure federal aid and avert default but Democrats resist a sales tax and Republicans oppose alternatives. A Tuesday deadline looms as fiscal talks in Albany collide with President Ford's stance and Congress adjourns for Thanksgiving.
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White House
Housing Starts Spark Mixed Reactions Across Sectors
A October rise to 1,458,000 housing starts prompts varied views from furniture makers to lenders. Urban planners push for rehabilitation over new builds, warning about urban abandonment and the need to conserve housing and related assets while private lenders and officials seek joint programs to revitalize blighted inner cities.
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Carla A. Hills
Housing and Urban Development
Uncommon Booze Fight in Dry Abilene Faces Election
Abilene Texas wrestles with a potential liquor vote as residents flood offices to register, letters flood newspapers, and local leaders clash over timing and legality. The town and nearby Impact both host alcohol sales and political intrigue, with petitions, county boundaries and church groups shaping the debate.
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Associated Press
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Taylor County
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Texas
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