Economy, Politics
What would you tax to fix your state’s budget crisis?
By John Hockenberry, Adaora Udoji, Adnaan Wasey
May 09, 2008, 09:53 AM
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California's director of finance, Tom Campbell, discussing the state's proposed budget in January 2005.
At least 28 states and the District of Columbia are expected to face budget shortfalls next year. What would you tax to fix your state’s budget crisis? Gas guzzlers? Beer? MP3s? Porn?
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Chart: State deficits, 2008-2009
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