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House debate begins on tobacco and other taxes  

Jump to full article: Greensboro (NC) News & Record, 2009-06-09
Author: Mark Binker Staff Writer

Intro:

In the House Finance Committee, Rep. Van Braxton, a Kinston Democrat, pushed an amendment that stripped new cigarette and other tobacco taxes from the bill. That amendment passed 22-7 but the tax package is not yet final.

Debate on the tax measure and a related budget bill is expected to continue throughout today

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