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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.

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