Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit October 7, 1993, Nos. 92-1880, 92-1887 (Contractors Ass'n of Eastern Pennsylvania v. City of Philadelphia)

OPINION OF THE COURT

SCIRICA, Circuit Judge.

In this action, nine associations of construction contractors challenge on equal protection grounds a City of Philadelphia ordinance creating preferences in City contracting for businesses owned by racial and ethnic minorities, women, .and handicapped persons.