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July 24, 2008

Why you want this tax hike

L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa writes that a proposed half-cent sales tax increase - which would generate $40 billion in revenue over 30 years — is a vital step towards improving transit options for all Angelenos and reshaping Southern California. (Los Angeles Times)

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