SAN JOSE-The City Council decides tonight whether a citywide vote on the 20,000-worker development should occur. Opponents who gathered enough signatures for such a vote want a "yes" vote. The city's attorney says the petition is technically invalid and should be ignored.

WASHINGTON, DC-Published reports quote Senate Republican Leader as stating he favors a 5% capital gains reduction. An NAR spokeswoman notes that any tax reduction would be help create more disposable income.

BUCHANAN, NY-As officials from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission began an inspection of the Indian Point 2 nuclear power plant, Consolidated Edison responded to harsh criticism leveled yesterday by Westchester County Executive Andrew Spano concerning the facility's safety.

CHARLOTTE-The number of hotel rooms in the Queen City is at a record 26,500 or 10% above the 1999 count, and growing larger. More than 4,500 new rooms are in the construction and permitting phase and another 1,200 rooms are on the drawing boards.