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[Egypt] Cigarette tax raise announced soon, says government source

The economic reform program that the government has prepared for the International Monetary Fund to consider for its loan includes a raise on cigarette taxes by LE0.75 for local brands and LE1.25 for imported brands, a government source said.
Egypt Independent (eg)
added Feb 19, 2013 12:01
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[Hong Kong] LETTER: Budget must increase cigarette tax

This is a last-ditch public attempt to persuade the government to introduce tobacco tax increases in the budget on February 27, following our direct submissions to the administration, last year and this year.
South China Morning Post
added Feb 18, 2013 10:55
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[Minnesota] Lawmakers oppose more tobacco tax

Two core DFL Iron Range lawmakers — Rep. Jason Metsa of Virginia and Sen. David Tomassoni of Chisholm — said they are opposed to any increase in tobacco taxes. The House Tax Committee heard testimony last week for a bill that would modify the definition
Grand Rapids (MN) Herald-Review
added Feb 10, 2013 22:52
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[Uganda] Draft law just made tobacco too expensive

The bill, first moved by Kinkizi East MP Dr Chris Baryomunsi last year, proposes a tax increase on tobacco products, prohibition of the sale and importation of duty-free tobacco products, a ban on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship and the ba
The Observer (ug)
added Feb 6, 2013 12:13
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[Colorado] House gives first OK to sales tax on cigarettes over GOP objections

A bill that would permanently allow state sales tax to be imposed on cigarettes won initial approval in the Colorado House on Friday despite protests from Republicans it was a "regressive" tax on "working families."
Denver (CO) Post
added Feb 3, 2013 12:29
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[Philippines] Alternative Livelihood For Tobacco Farmers

With the Sin Tax Law (Republic Act No. 10351) in force, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is helping the sector of small tobacco farmers adversely affected by the measure to find new and alternative livelihood.
Manila Bulletin (ph)
added Jan 29, 2013 16:02
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[Minnesota] Senators seek to close 'little cigar' loophole

Sens. Kari Dziedzic, DFL-Minneapolis, and Carla Nelson, R-Rochester, introduced bills to close what they say is a loophole in state laws that allows these tobacco products to be sold at lower prices, and to be flavored, making them appeal to younger smok
Minneapolis (MN) Star Tribune
added Jan 28, 2013 22:52
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Potential California Tobacco Tax Hike: Revisiting the Tobacco Debate

A group of California state officials, which includes Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom and Democratic strategist Jason Kinney, are currently backing a $1 per pack increase on tobacco products. The funds driven from this tobacco tax hike will, in turn, be
Independent Voter Network (IVN)
added Jan 23, 2013 14:26
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[India] Tax sleuths crack down on cigarette makers for duty evasion

Central revenue department officials have carried out searches on premises of cigarette manufacturers in Punjab and their various dealers across the country, unearthing unaccounted cash worth about Rs three crore, official sources claimed today.
Moneycontrol.com / Television Eighteen (in)
added Jan 23, 2013 03:48
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[India] Duty evasion: Tax sleuths search premises of cigarette makers

Central revenue department officials have carried out searches on premises of cigarette manufacturers in Punjab and their various dealers across the country, unearthing unaccounted cash worth about Rs three crore, official sources claimed on Friday. Besi
Business Line (The Hindu)
added Jan 18, 2013 21:53
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