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From the June 29, 2009 edition OPINION Taxing knowledge-based entities hurts R.I.’s future Guest Column: Daniel P. Egan and Edward J. Quinlan In recent weeks, Providence Mayor David N. Cicilline has been promoting legislation that mandates hospitals, colleges and universities pay their “fair share” during this difficult economic time. He says taxing these nonprofit organizations is central to the viability of his city. More » This item is available in full to subscribers. Please log in to continue. To purchase a copy of this article for $2.00, click here.