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DiMasi, Murray mull increase in cigarette tax

Funds would help cover healthcare costs

By Alice Dembner
Globe Staff / February 6, 2008

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The state's top two legislative leaders, faced with the prospect of soaring costs for the healthcare initiative, are considering raising the cigarette tax as one of several funding and cost-cutting strategies. (Full article: 930 words)

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