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With State refusing to provide more school funds, Phila. district seeks power to collect old taxes
http://www.philly.com/philly/education/20130529_New_Pa__bills_for_city_school_shortfall.htmlThe Phila. School District faces a huge deficit, and the legislature has little interest in providing additional funding. Therefore, the emphasis is being placed upon asking the legislature to allow Phila. to enact new taxes and to have greater powers to chase after overdue taxes.