Embattled Philadelphia Mayor Begins 2nd Term
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Philadelphia Mayor John Street was sworn in for a second term, promising to improve the economy and making several remarks related to a federal investigation into city corruption.
Street, criticized during the campaign for his patronage practices, said he would not improperly reward campaign contributors.
“I have always attempted to put the well-being of our city first, so let me be clear: Under no circumstances will this government improperly reward political supporters,” he said.
Street, a Democrat, has insisted that he has done nothing to warrant the investigation.
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