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Representative Chaka Fattah


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Third-Party Descriptions

May 2007: "U.S. Representative Chaka Fattah, a Pennsylvania Democrat who is running for mayor of Philadelphia, proposes to privatize the Philadelphia International Airport and use the proceeds to fund poverty programs—a much easier sell than a tax increase."

http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/07_19/b4033001.htm

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Member of (past or present) Democratic Party / Democratic National Committee (DNC) Organization Jul 30, 2007
Member of (past or present) US House of Representatives Organization Jul 30, 2007

Articles and Resources

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May 07, 2007 Roads to Riches: Why investors are clamoring to take over America's highways, bridges, and airports—and why the public should be nervous

QUOTE: There are some advantages to private control of roads, utilities, lotteries, parking garages, water systems, airports, and other properties .... But are investors getting an even better deal? .... The aggressive toll hikes embedded in deals all but guarantee pain for lower-income citizens—and enormous profits for the buyers.

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