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Further reading [edit] The Scientific Basis of Tobacco Product Regulation (2007)

The Assembly did pass a measure allowing counties to seek voter approval of tobacco taxes to pay for costs such as providing healthcare for those with tobacco-related illnesses

That setup has continued, and today the family owns roughly 9-10% of the equity but controls around 51% of the votes

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