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ARTICLE: LAUSD Seeks to Raise L.A. Property Taxes

August 19, 2009

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is attempting to pass an increase in property taxes by bypassing Proposition 13. Though the LAUSD claim these additional funds would improve L.A.’s broken education system, the funds would more likely be used to pad teachers’ salaries and to prevent layoffs. Associated Content reports on the full story.

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ARTICLE: LAUSD Seeks to Raise L.A. Property Taxes

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