But a shred of truth likely lies in the argument that TIFs have kept housing prices in Chicago fruitfully low.

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But if there is a shred of truth to the story he is so vigorously trashing, he should not be allowed to get away with it again.

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While it doesn't say much, it doesn't outright deny the allegations -- something you'd think a company of Microsoft's size would be quick to dismiss if there wasn't a shred of truth to it.

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