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THIRSTY FOR REVENUE
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Published: June 17, 2009
Updated: 06/17/2009 12:23 am
HARD LIQUOR
The tax would rise to $2.54, up from $2.14, for a 750-milliliter bottle.
WINE
It would increase
to 70 cents a bottle,
up from 21 cents.
BEER
The tax on a six-pack would rise to 81 cents, up from 33 cents.
$60 billion in 10 years
Estimated amount higher taxes on alcohol would raise
SUGAR-SWEETENED DRINKS
The panel proposed a tax but did not specify a figure.
$50 billion
in 10 years
Estimated amount a tax of 3 cents per 12 ounces of beverage would raise
Opponents getting ready for fight.
Note: Revenue estimates are from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
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