Holden's taxes target a few but could affect many more

Monday, June 16, 2003

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- To little avail, Gov. Bob Holden has been urging lawmakers for months to support higher taxes on cigarettes and casinos and to eliminate what he calls "corporate tax loopholes" -- all to avoid cuts to education and human services.

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