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Drinkers, Smokers Upset Over Higher Taxes 

Taft Plans Another Tax Hike For Tobacco, Alcohol
Jump to full article: Associated Press (AP), 2003-01-22

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Smokers and drinkers aren't toasting Gov. Bob Taft's plan for another hike in tobacco and liquor taxes.

Larry Johnson, of Cleveland, said he already buys the cheapest, off-brand cigarettes he can find.

The increases would double taxes to 28 cents for a 12-ounce beer and hike cigarette taxes by 45 cents to $1 per pack.

Taft supporter Barry Tulin said cigarettes are immoral and should be taxed out of sight.

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