In 1999, Washington committed $3.8 billion in federal grants and other assistance to 15 urban and

In 1999, Washington committed $3.8 billion in federal grants and other assistance to 15 urban and five rural communities to spur job creation and neighborhood revitalization over the next decade. Cincinnati and Columbus were among the 15, which has prompted Congressman Traficant to urge Congress to create a special category that would prevent cities like Youngstown and Warren from having to compete with the heavyweights.
We would urge the Bush administration and Congress to embrace Traficant's recommendation. It is time to level the playing field.