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Tax Break for Twitter?

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Twitter is at the center of a controversial tax break plan in San Francisco, which proponents say can aid with jobs, blight and business growth. Opponents say it helps corporations get an economic free pass. We parse through the pros and cons of the so-called Twitter tax break.

Guests:

Rachel Gordon, city hall reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle

Ross Mirkarimi, San Francisco supervisor, District 5

David Chiu, San Francisco supervisor, District 3 and president of the Board of Supervisors

Jennifer Matz, director of the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development

Gabriel Haaland, San Francisco political director for the SEIU 1021

John Avalos, San Francisco supervisor, District 11

Peter Jon Shuler, reporter for KQED News

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