Saturday, January 10, 1998 To read a story, HIGHLIGHT headline and click READ. Review-Journal letters to the editor The boom won't quit Coerced political contributions corrupt democracy... ----------END-----------
	Click on the small cartoon to see a full-size version.	The boom won't quit Las Vegas seems to be angling for a permanent title of "fastest growing city in the nation," a designation that fails to please an increasing number of locals beset by traffic congestion and other fruits of rapid growth.       The numbers are pretty astonishing. The latest figures from the Census Bureau indicate that, just between 1990 and 1996, the Las Vegas metro area has added more than 348,000 new residents -- a jump of 40.9 percent. The rate of growth far outpaces that of any other city in the nation. And the trend continues. When year-end statistics are compiled, the Las Vegas metro area will have gained more than 70,000 new residents during 1997. In the month of October alone, 7,791 new residents turned in their out-of-state drivers licenses for Nevada cards -- a record. FULL TEXT Review-Journal letters to the editor Only letters that include a legible signature, return address and telephone number will be considered.       Shorter, concise letters will be given preference. FULL TEXT
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