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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

Chicago Maroon

The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

Chicago Maroon

Stories and content by Elliot Hasdan

The City of Chicago abuses power with excessive, regressive excise tax

By Elliot Hasdan / October 6, 2005
Cigarette prices in Chicago have finally surpassed $6 per pack, and though there was no devastating tobacco deluge or Virginia Slims cartel, the notorious “sin tax” has invaded the private vices of Chicagoans once again, except this time with a combination of federal, county, and city taxes that have increased the cost of one pack...
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