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South Korea to hike cigarette price by 80%
South Korea on Thursday proposed a steep 80 percent hike in cigarette prices to cut consumption in a nation with one of the world's highest male smoking rates.
Sep 11, 2014
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Colorado made $3.5 million in pot tax in first month
Marijuana sales in Colorado brought in $3.5 million in tax revenues and fees in the first month retail pot outlets were allowed, the western US state said Monday.
Mar 11, 2014
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Setting the record straight on Medicare's overhead costs
The traditional Medicare program allocates only 1 percent of total spending to overhead compared with 6 percent when the privatized portion of Medicare, known as Medicare Advantage, is included, according to a study in the ...
Feb 20, 2013
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Durbin: White House won't increase Medicare age
(AP)—One of President Barack Obama's Senate allies said Thursday that an increase in the Medicare eligibility age is "no longer one of the items being considered by the White House" in negotiations with top Republicans ...
Dec 13, 2012
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135 states agree anti-tobacco trafficking deal: WHO
Negotiators from 135 nations sealed Wednesday a global deal to stem the illegal tobacco trade that could net governments $50 billion more annually in tax revenues, the World Health Organisation said.
Apr 4, 2012
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WHO to open final talks on anti-tobacco trafficking accord
Negotiators will hold final talks next week for a global deal to stem illegal tobacco trade that could net an extra $50 billion annually in tax revenues, the World Health Organisation said Tuesday.
Mar 27, 2012
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Taxing sugar-sweetened beverages could yield sweet results
(PhysOrg.com) -- Taxing sugar-sweetened beverages a penny-per-ounce could reduce consumption and generate significant revenue, finds a study by the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at Yale University and the Bridging ...
May 13, 2011
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