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Rendell proposes cigar, tobacco tax

Monday, March 02 2009

By Sadie Bertier (The Collegian, Penn State Univ.)

Students who use tobacco products may find themselves having to scrounge for more change if a proposed statewide tax on cigars and smokeless tobacco is passed.

The new tax is part of Gov. Ed Rendell's 2009 budget plan, and the proposal will add an additional 36 cents per ounce on loose tobacco and 36 cents for every 10 cigars.

"It is my choice to smoke," Kara Shaffer (sophomore-management) said. "It might be unhealthy, but it is a little absurd to keep increasing the price for people who do smoke." Rendell proposes cigar, tobacco tax continues...

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