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Tax breaks are the secret sauce in Wu's housing proposal

In Boston, the magic word is "taxes." That's what gave Mayor Michelle Wu's push for more housing construction an extra kick.

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The Boston Herald· Sep 16, 7:45 AMTax breaks are the secret sauce in Wu's housing proposal

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