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D.C. Council Votes To Raise Cigarette Tax By $1  

Jump to full article: NBC4 (Washington, DC), 2008-05-13

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The D.C. Council voted on Tuesday to double the city tax on a pack from $1 to $2.

The tax is being raised to pay for a proposal by Council member David Catania to boost health care payments.

"I think that's an excellent idea when I look at health outcomes," said Council member Yvette Alexander. "With the health outcomes, we do want to send a strong message."

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