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13 hours ago ago from Max n' Out Entertainment
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Pittsburgh has dropped a proposal to enact a tax on college students as a way to raise revenue for the city following several weeks of criticism from not only students but the higher education community. Mayor Luke Ravenstahl announced yesterday that the city would instead focus on a leap of faith, urging local colleges, nonprofits, and the business community to increase voluntary donations. At a press conference Monday, the University ...
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