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North Carolina Should Follow Lead of Neighboring Tobacco States and Increase Cigarette Tax, Says Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.

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| March 09, 2005 | COPYRIGHT 2003 Financial Times Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

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To: State Desk

Contact: Jennifer Friedman of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, 202-296-5469

WASHINGTON, March 9 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is a statement by William V. Corr, executive director, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids:

We urge North Carolina's leaders to follow the example of a growing number of tobacco-growing states and approve a significant increase to the state's cigarette tax, which is one of the most effective ways to reduce smoking and would deliver substantial health and financial benefits for the state. The Kentucky Legislature Tuesday night approved a cigarette tax increase, joining Virginia,…

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