Firefighters might try to recall Nutter

    Philadelphia firefighters could take some drastic action in response to potential budget cuts. Mayor Nutter announced Thursday that the city faces another $1 billion dollar deficit over the next five years, and wouldn’t rule out additional layoffs or tax increases. WHYY’s Susan Phillips reports.

    Philadelphia firefighters could take some drastic action in response to potential budget cuts. Mayor Nutter announced Thursday that the city faces another $1 billion dollar deficit over the next five years, and wouldn’t rule out additional layoffs or tax increases. WHYY’s Susan Phillips reports. [audio: reports20090116firefighters.mp3]

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