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LA County To Recount Prop. 29 Ballots After Single Voter Request

It’s been said that all that is needed to light a fire — or a cigarette — is a single match.

2012/07/13

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Tax Hike On Cigarettes, Tobacco Products Headed For Defeat

Smokers can finally exhale after voters appear to have rejected a proposed tax increase on cigarettes and other tobacco products.

2012/06/22

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Voters Reject Dollar Tax On Cigarettes To Fund Cancer Research

A ballot measure that would have added a dollar tax to every pack of cigarettes to fund cancer research appears to be headed for defeat.

2012/06/06

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Low Election Turnout Despite Sweeping California Proposals

U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein easily advanced to the November ballot in California’s statewide primary Tuesday and early returns showed voters split on adding a $1-a-pack tax on cigarettes to fund cancer research as voters tested some sweeping political reforms.

2012/06/05

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