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PAUL ROBESON HOUSE in University City honors legacy of a trail-blazing artist and civilrights advocate.

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Penna. Faces $5 Billion Fiscal Crisis, AG Warns he Office of the Auditor General released a statement estimating the State will face the $5 billion deficit in fiscal year 2011-2012 through a combined loss of $2.5 billion in Federal stimulus funds and $3 billion in unemployment payments owed to the Federal government.

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The State also faces an increase of at least $800 million in rising government-employee pension costs.

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The previous fiscal year of 20092010 ended with a nearly $2 billion deficit, due to lower than expected tax collections for the year.

the upcoming deficit for the 20112012, made difficult by rising State pension costs and a transportation overhaul for the State’s bridges, roads and mass transit.

Democrat Don Onorato has said he would drain the legislative reserve funds, worth approximately $200 million, generically cut the size and cost of State government across the board for about $200 million and cut the discretionary grant programs, or WAMs, from the Dept. of Community & Economic Development.

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“Pennsylvania’s budgetary woes are far from over,” Auditor General Jack Wagner said in the release. “In fact, they will get worse before they get better.”

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Republican Tom Corbett has said he would eliminate ineligible Medicaid payments to save nearly $1 billion.

Wagner’s office released a report in January documenting $3.3 million of improperly issued Medicaid payments.

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3 To Be Paid Tribute At Paul Robeson Banquet he West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance’s Paul Robeson House Museum will hold its 1st annual Fundraising Golf Outing & Banquet on Monday, Oct. 4 at Bala Golf Club. The Paul Robeson Freedom Fighter Award will be presented to W. Cody Anderson, ACG Associates; to James Harper, Sr., business manager of LIUNA Local 413; and to Lynanne B. Wescott, Esq.

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The event will take place rain or shine at the club, located at 2200 Belmont Avenue. Lunch and registration will be at 11:00 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Dinner banquet and awards ceremony will take place at 5:30 p.m.

Arcenia McClendon, a former public-school teacher, has recruited 10 students to function as docents or tour guides. The students will interpret the exhibit “From These Roots” which is normally housed at the Paul Robeson House Museum.

Funds raised at this event will aid in the efforts currently underway to restore the West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance’s Paul Robeson House, a historical landmark in 27 SEPTEMBER, 2010

Philadelphia, provide quality educational programs for students and adults, provide excellent visual, performing, media and literary arts programs for all ages and to continue the tremendous legacy of this extraordinary man.

“We are truly dedicated to preserving a record of Paul Robeson’s struggles in advancing racial harmony and justice for all Americans,” said Fran Aulston, executive director of WPCA. “The recipients of the Paul Robeson Freedom Fighter Award this year have shown concern on behalf of disadvantaged people and their advocacy is a tribute to the legacy of Paul Robeson.”

lotte Brown, historians and preservationists; Bob Perkins, radio host WRTI; Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell (D-W. Phila.); and State Rep. James Roebuck (D-W. Phila.).

Event sponsors include the Laborers’ District Council of the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area & Vicinity and Laborers’ Local Union 413. Banquet Sponsors include the Laborers’ District Council Charity Fund and Perry N. Blackman, CPA. Lunch sponsor is Independence Blue Cross.

WPCA provides access to the arts for citizens of West Philadelphia and throughout the region, markets and supports the development of local artists, and serves as an advoAnderson is a leading communica- cate for the power of the arts to tor to African American and urban- promote social change and ecobased communities. Harper is a nomic development. The Paul union leader and a long-time supRobeson House, located at porter of the Paul Robeson House. 4949/4951 Walnut Street, PhiladelWescott is a humanitarian lawyer phia, PA 19139, allows visitors to and advocate for the oppressed. To- explore the life, legacy and regether, they will be presented with markable achievements of Paul the Paul Robeson Freedom Fighter Robeson – actor, orator, human Award for their concern on behalf rights activist, lawyer, author, linof disenfranchised people. Past re- guist, athlete singer, scholar and cipients have included Jack authentic American hero – in the Franklin, photographer; Gertrude home where he lived the last 10 Barnes, educator; James and Char- years of his life.

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BPT Is Target Of Council Reform Measure ity Council Members Bill Green (D-at Large) and Maria Quiñones Sánchez (D-Kensington) today introduced legislation to reform the city’s Business Privilege Tax to encourage economic growth, generate new jobs, support investment in local businesses, and remove the disincentive to locating businesses in Philadelphia.

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“There can be no question that Philadelphia’s current business tax structure puts the city at a competitive disadvantage both in the region and nationally,” Sánchez remarked. “With this legislation, we are taking an important first step toward removing the disincentives to locating businesses, and hiring workers, right here in Philadelphia.”

The BPT currently consists of two components: a 6.45% net income tax and a 0.1415% gross receipts tax. The net income tax is paid primarily by Philadelphia-based businesses, whereas the gross reTHE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD

ceipts tax is paid by all businesses that make sales in Philadelphia, whether or not they are based in the city.

“The conventional wisdom has been to reduce the gross-receipts tax, but our research shows that doing so, while maintaining a relatively high, 6% net income tax, has negative consequences for Philadelphia businesses, particularly small businesses,” Sánchez explained. “With this proposal, our aim is twofold: first, to help level the playing field for Philadelphiabased businesses when they compete in local, national, and global markets; and second, to remove the net income tax’s ‘profitability penalty,’ which deters profitable businesses from locating and remaining in the city.”

The BPT reform legislation introduced today, which is revenue-neutral, would: Reduce the net income tax from (Cont. Page 9 ) 30 SEPTEMBER, 2010

Committee Okays Bill To Crack Down On Blight Owners A State House panel approved a measure that would help to revitalize neighborhoods in cities throughout Pennsylvania, State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson (D-S. Phila.) announced yesterday.

The Urban Affairs Committee, of which Johnson serves as secretary, unanimously approved a bill to be known as the Neighborhood Blight Reclamation & Revitalization Act which would give municipalities the authority to take action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate buildings, housing or improved lands that are in serious violation of a building or housing code.

The legislation would also allow a lien to be placed against the assets of an owner of unremediated blighted property after the action is completed and a finding has been made against the owner.

Johnson said municipalities would also be allowed to deny a building permit, zoning permit, variance, or a municipal license, permit or approval if the applicant owns property in any municipality for which taxes, water, sewer or refuse charges are delinquent or the applicant is in serious violation of a 30 SEPTEMBER, 2010

State law or municipal code and has taken no substantial steps to correct the violation within six months following notification.

“Every city across Pennsylvania and throughout the country has neighborhoods that are troubled with deteriorating housing, streets and sidewalks in disrepair, and residents who have lost their sense of neighborhood pride,” Johnson

said. “This legislation, which began as the vision of the late Sen. Jim Rhoades, would give our municipalities the authority they need to correct these blighted neighborhoods and make them more livable places where families can live, work and play.”

The bill now goes to the full House for consideration. It has already been passed by the Senate.

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2010 Sep. 30State Rep. Rosita Youngblood Chicken/Fish Fry Fundraiser at Lou & Choo’s, 21st & Hunting Pk. Ave. Tickets $10. For tickets and info Sheila (267) 581-0025.

Oct. 1State Sen. Michael Stack hosts Senior Expo at Nat’l Guard Armory, 2700 Southampton Rd., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Residents of 5th Senatorial Dist. can seek info from government agencies, businesses and community organizations. Free refreshments. For info (215) 695-1020.

Oct. 1-3School District 2010 High School Expo at Liacouras Ctr., 1776 N. Broad St. Info provided on various schools prior to high -chool application process deadline for 8th-graders to apply is Oct. 29.

Oct. 1Judge Jimmy Lynn hosts 1st Friday luncheon at Vesper Club, 223 S. Sydenham St., 12:30 p.m. For info (215) 735-7810.

Oct. 1Labor Monument dedication at Elmwood Park, 71st & Buist Ave., 5-7 p.m., rain or shine, commemorating Philadelphia’s unique role in labor movement.

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Casey’s ‘Daniel Faulkner’ Bill Would Send Officers’ Kids To College S Senator Bob Casey (DPA) yesterday introduced the “Officer Daniel Faulkner Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act,” a bill that provides college tuition assistance for the children of firefighters, police officers and EMS workers killed in the line of duty. Congressman Patrick Murphy (D-Phila.) introduced the version of this bill which passed the House of Representatives earlier this year.

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“Police officers, firefighters and EMS workers put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities and families safe,” said Senator Casey. “We should do everything in our power to ensure their children are taken care of and have the opportunity to pursue higher education should a parent lose their life in the line of duty.”

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our families safe. They deserve to know their children are taken care of should the unthinkable happen,” said Murphy, the son of a Philadelphia police officer.

The legislation would help ease the financial burden on children of fallen heroes by increasing Federal student aid for those who hope to pursue a college education. Under the bill, children of fallen firefighters, police officers or EMS workers who are eligible for any amount of Pell money would become automatically eligible for the maximum Pell Grant available.

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Hard-Charging Harmon

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by Councilman Frank Rizzo (R-at Large) is Republican State Senatorial candidate Rhashea Harmon at her fundraiser at Tai Lake restaurant in Chinatown.

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WHILE State Rep. Tony Payton (D-Kensington) was toiling into evening hours in Harrisburg in end-of-session legislative crises, his friends gathered at Club Adesso on Walnut Street for an intimate fundraiser. Among them were, from left, Anthony Davis, Wayne Barrett and Philip Press.

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Payton’s Pals Pitch In

n another Council development this morning, Councilman Frank Rizzo (R-at Large) introduced a resolution honoring the Philadelphia Council AFLCIO on its 50th anniversary. Receiving the resolution was AFL-CIO President Pat Eiding.

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“The Philadelphia Council AFLCIO is a vitally important organization with a rich history dedicated to helping its members, hard-working men and women, throughout the city of Philadelphia,” states the resolution.

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Alliance’s Paul Robeson House Museum at Bala G. C. Lunch and registration at 11 a.m. Dinner banquet will honor three freedom fighters.

Oct. 4- John J. Dougherty’s 1st Ward fund raiser at Swan Caterers, 6 to 9. Ticket $50.

2010 (Cont. From Page 6) people, 8 pm. on at H&H Banquet Hall, 2036 E. Haines St.(Haines and Limekiln Pike). $35 in advance.

Seating limited. Mail checks to Friends of Marian B. Tasco, POB 27454, Phila. PA 19118 Oct. 1Megan Simpson-Burke Memorial Fundraiser For Breast Cancer at Finnigan’s Wake, 3rd & Spring Garden Sts., 7-10 p.m. Open bar and buffet. Tickets $40. For info Jim or Mary Simpson (215) 332-9896.

Oct. 2 State Sen. Anthony Williams hosts Health Walk and Fair starting at Laura Sims Skate House, 63rd &Walnut sts, 8:30 a.m.

Oct. 7Councilman Curtis Thomas hosts Eds and Meds: Secrets to Success, a Business Roundtable at Penna. Convention Ctr., Rm. 303. Preregistration 2:30-3 p.m., program 3-4:30 p.m.

Registation deadline Oct. 1. Call (215) 686-3416.

Oct. 8Golf Outing for State Rep. John P. Sabatina at Island Green C.C., 1 Red Lion Rd. Cost $125 per player. Includes golf, lunch, dinner and party after event. Registration noon. For info Steve Campanile (215) 4604697 or (215) 742-8600.

Oct. 937th Ward Leader El Amore Mapenzi Brawne Ali hosts Block Party at 1000 block W. Lehigh Ave., 12-5 p.m. Meet the candidates. Free music and food.

Oct. 10Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival along Broad Street from Morris St. to Marconi Plaza, starting 12:30 p.m. Festival at Marconi Plaza runs to 6 p.m.

Oct. 10Public meeting on new Health Care Bill at The Summit Presbyterian Church, from 3-5 pm, 6757 Greene St, at Westview, in Germantown.

(215-438-2825). Walter Tsou, MD, MPH, former Philadelphia Health Commissioner will speak Oct. 13- 21st Ward GOP Holds Reception at Keenan’s Valley View Inn, 468 Domino La., 6:30-9 p.m. Beer wine, food, friends. Donation $40.

Oct. 2Fishtown River City Festival at Penn Treaty Park, Delaware & Columbia Aves., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Oct. 250th anniversary of Phila. Council AFL-CIO at Sheraton City Ctr., 17th & Race Sts., 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner and dancing. Tickets $250/person, $2,250 for table of 10.

RSVP by Sep. 17 Joni Bertrand (215) 665-9800.

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B. P. T. (Cont. From Page 4) 6.45% to 0% and increase the gross

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receipts tax to 0.5% (one half of 1%) over a five-year period, while maintaining the projected BPT revenue level of $350M per year; charge no gross receipts tax on the first $100,000 of receipts earned by a business – by full implementation, over 50,000 of the 84,000 businesses that file BPT returns would have $0 BPT liability based on this change;

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modify the alternative rates already available to manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers to create a more viable “escape valve” for these typically low-margin businesses; and

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implement a new fresh-food tax credit to help address the problem of “fresh-food deserts” and help

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ensure access to healthy food in all Philadelphia neighborhoods by easing the tax burden on freshfood retailers.

“Our overarching goal is to generate economic growth in Philadelphia,” Green observed. “We expect this change, which spreads the business tax burden across a broad base at a low rate, to have a significant, positive effect on the city’s economy and lead to significant job growth.”

The shift to gross receipts also will simplify Philadelphia’s complex business tax structure, eliminate most of the existing loopholes used to minimize BPT liability, and result in a more steady and predictable revenue stream for the city.

The two Council Members said they expect their proposal to undergo thorough discussion and revision this fall, but predicted a majority will be sympathetic to this idea.

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