American Cancer Society Says Cigarette Tax Boost Would Cause Thousands to Quit Smoking

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DATE : Thu, 22 Jan 2009 01:00:52 -0700
Entered in Database : 2009-01-22 08:00:52
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Smokers can no longer light up in Utah's bars and private clubs, and soon, they might be hit with a cigarette tax increase. Governor Jon Huntsman has argued that it should be raised to $3 a pack. But yesterday, we spoke with a representative from Phillip Morris, who told us that cigarette tax increases in other states have been unsuccessful and they hurt small businesses that sell cigarettes. Today, we sit down with Michael Siler, Director of Government Relations for the American Cancer Society's Cancer Action Network in Utah. He tells KCPW's Jeff Robinson why the tax increase is a good idea, for smokers and for the economy.

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