11.   With residents, city officials and a deputy for LaBonge expressing criticism, the Hollywood chamber officials supporting the plan were clearly outflanked.

12.   Chamber officials are scheduled to announce the targeted races Tuesday.

13.   Chamber officials said Monday MassMutual was a natural choice from the many insurers that belong to the business group.

14.   Some companies are frustrated by high absenteeism, chamber official Reg Hamilton said Thursday.

15.   Union leaders said they would strike only as a last option, while chamber officials expressed optimism that a deal could be negotiated.

16.   When U.S. chamber officials broached the possibility of exchanges involving private sector representatives from Cuba last year, Cuba rejected the idea.