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Michael Bloomberg: “I don't think we can expect the taxpayer to do everything.”

On the recordJanuary 26, 2011
I don't think we can expect the taxpayer to do everything.
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Michael Bloomberg

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Bloomberg emphasizes the need for shared responsibility in funding projects.

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