Analysis: Groups debate name for Missouri tax measure

Monday, November 28, 2011

JEFFERSON CITY -- Several groups are debating the wisdom of replacing Missouri's income tax with an expanded sales tax. Supporters see the proposal as a way to boost the state's economy; detractors fear an increased burden for the middle and lower classes and decreased state revenue. Besides disagreeing on the idea, they also cannot get together on what to call it.

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