Americans for Tax Reform: CTFK's Idea To Slug Consumers With a Regressive Cigarette Tax Is Not Public Health - and is Downright Harmful
January 23, 2026
January 23, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary:
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CTFK's Idea To Slug Consumers With a Regressive Cigarette Tax Is Not Public Health - and is Downright Harmful
By Tim Andrews
The Bloomberg-funded Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK) today released a statement calling on lawmakers to slug American consumers with a $1.50-per-pack cigarette tax hike.
Tax hikes are a bad idea at any time. This . . .
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CTFK's Idea To Slug Consumers With a Regressive Cigarette Tax Is Not Public Health - and is Downright Harmful
By Tim Andrews
The Bloomberg-funded Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK) today released a statement calling on lawmakers to slug American consumers with a $1.50-per-pack cigarette tax hike.
Tax hikes are a bad idea at any time. This . . .