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"With federal and state budget deficits growing, Philadelphia can expect
less money to fund important public services such as health care,
transportation and other priorities," added Thomas Paine Cronin, President of
AFSCME D.
One Philadelphia is a coalition of diverse individuals and organizations
that believes there's a better way than drastic tax cuts to meet the needs of
Philadelphians.

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However , One Philadelphia
pointed to the fact that TRC's research assumed that city services would not
be reduced.

Since there have been political leaders there has been political humor.

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In November 2003, the Tax Reform Commission (TRC) created by City Council
recommended the elimination of the Business Privilege Tax, along with a series
of 27 other policies.myconsstuff.

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org. In 2001 there
were 759 full-time staff in city libraries; in June 2005, there will only be
630, a 17% cut, according to comments made in recent news articles by Elliot
Shelkrot, president and director of the Free Library of Philadelphia.
In addition to opposing any bill in City Council that would worsen
projected budget deficits, One Philadelphia is calling for hearings in City
Council over the impact that decreased city services would have on the
economy.org.

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"Layoffs as a result of tax
cuts will only make the problem worse, and will leave our most vulnerable
citizens without access to critical public services.org.

Not all of those who poke fun at the world of politics are as clever as Dr.

No effort is being made to single out folks with whom the editor agrees.

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One Philadelphia envisions a city that strengthens families
and neighborhoods by providing opportunities for good jobs, access to health
care, affordable housing, safe and clean streets, and rich cultural
experiences for all residents .

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As the employees spent their last day on the
job , a coalition known as One Philadelphia pointed to the layoffs as evidence
that Philadelphia cannot afford to eliminate the Business Privilege Tax, as
proposed in legislation before City Council.

Sometimes they are cutting right to the heart of an issue in a way that would be far more difficult or far less interesting without a punchline.

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Groups Link Library Layoffs to Tax Cut Pressure Oppose Council Efforts to Eliminate the Business Privilege Tax (BPT)

One Philadelphia also launched
its new website today, http://www. The coalition also published a critique of the arguments used by
tax-cut proponents , and offered an alternative vision for how taxes should be
raised and revenue spent for the benefit of all citizens. The
company is a place where creativity, innovation, energy, and
entrepreneurial spirit reign.

As long as it is clever and makes a point, we hope you will find a site to be worth a visit.

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Seventeen of the layoffs are occurring in city libraries, leading to
reduced hours and elimination of librarians in 20 branches. TRC relied on commissioned research to argue tax cuts
would lead to economic growth for Philadelphia. Working together, One Philadelphia is building
support for these principles among community leaders, businesses and groups. Using MyCons, the highly
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47 and member of One Philadelphia. Among the company's products are
Fast Effects(TM), hip, modular decals for automobiles , snowboards,
cell phones and other applications and MyCons(TM), stationery items
that let teens communicate with friends using clever online
communication tools without the computer. All rights reserved.

Like all humor some is crass, some is mean and some is insightful.

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Robert Lynch,
author of "Rethinking Growth Strategies: How State and Local Taxes and
Services Affect Economic Development ," points out that "Hundreds of studies
confirm that local taxes are not a significant consideration when businesses
decide where to locate and invest.

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Verveline was started in
December 2003, and is managed by Founder and CEO Tina Trenkler.

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onephiladelphia.

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"Further cuts in business taxes would be like Nero fiddling
while Rome burned. Far more important are availability of
qualified workers , proximity to customers and business markets, and access to
raw materials and supplies. In fact , TRC even recommended the increase in several other fees
or taxes to make up for any revenue lost by the tax cuts, ensuring that city
services remained constant.

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Public services also matter, including schools,
transportation, health care, police and fire protection, recreational and
cultural amenities, and institutions of higher education. Inquirer, 01/13/05).

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The layoffs are part of a city plan that would
eliminate 1,300 positions this year for a total of 2,500 reductions since 2001
in order to afford tax cuts.

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Diminished City Services as a Result of Layoffs Will Be Bad for Philadelphia's
Economy and Negate Any Benefit Eliminating the BPT is Purported to Offer

PHILADELPHIA, January 21st marked the last day of
work for 40 city employees, as the newest round of layoffs announced by Mayor
John Street became effective."
One Philadelphia pointed to economic research that shows factors that
impact quality of life have a bigger impact on where businesses and
individuals choose to locate than taxes.onephiladelphia. "MyCons(TM) products do this through the use of satire and irony,
giving teens a way to communicate with their friends while having fun
with actually hand-writing notes, letters and messages -- this isn't
your mom's stationery!"
The MyCons product line consists of postcards that resemble
Internet "pop ups," chat pads for notes inspired by "instant message"
windows, blog-styled door hangers with CD insert, amusing original
"emoticon" stickers , and dry erase clings made of revolutionary
material that allows them to cling to any smooth surface without
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"Teens seek products that express their individuality, lifestyle
and sense of humor," says Tina Trenkler, CEO/Founder of Verveline,
LLC.

They all have something to say, though .

Though internet humor can be as silly as the photocopy fodder that proceeded it, we all want to see the form raised above that level.

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"Cuts in vital services undermine confidence in the city and influence the
choices of businesses and citizens," said Sharon Ward, Child Care Policy
Director for Philadelphia Citizens for Children and Youth and member of One
Philadelphia. Specifically, Dr .
"There is a right way to make sure our tax structure in Philadelphia is
equitable and raises adequate revenue, but drastically eliminating the
Business Privilege Tax without a plan to pay for it is too much of a gamble to
take," concluded Beth McConnell, Director of the Pennsylvania Public Interest
Research Group (PennPIRG) and member of One Philadelphia. Both documents are
available at http://www.

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One Philadelphia argued that further tax cuts would worsen the city's
financial troubles, leading to more layoffs and compromised city services.onephiladelphia.