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FYI: On April 2, 2015, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the Civic Federation held a forum to examine the use and efficacy of so-called sin taxes (e.g., taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and gambling) levied by state and local governments. Regards, Ted http://www.ritholtz.com/blog/2015/06/sin-taxes-the-sobering-fiscal-reality/print/
