Philly city council passes bill requiring 10-cent charge for paper bags
City council passed a bill requiring a 10-cent charge for paper bags, but it still has another hurdle to clear before becoming law.
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City council passed a bill requiring a 10-cent charge for paper bags, but it still has another hurdle to clear before becoming law.
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