LOS ANGELES-Officials from USAF want up to $40 million in local subsidies before it breaks ground on a proposed R&D park at a local airbase. But city leaders are balking at the price tag. Further, the base may be closed if the money isn't raised.

HILLSBORO, OR- Company CEO Glen Myers says the purchases are in response to huge demand for the networking and telecommunications equipment "building blocks" RadiSys makes.

AUSTIN-A joint venture between AMLI Residential Properties and BPMT, a European pension fund, is making its fifth purchase in an aggressive acquisition plan backed by $425 million. The most recent purchase is a 487-unit JPI project.