1,999,141 / 27.8% Yes votes ...... 5,198,554 / 72.2% No votes

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Meaning of Voting Yes/No

A YES vote of this measure means:

The increase in the excise tax on cigarettes and on other tobacco products, approved by the voters at the November 1998 election, would be repealed and therefore these revenues, used primarily for early childhood development programs, would not be raised.

A NO vote of this measure means:

The increase in the excise tax on cigarettes and on other tobacco products, approved by the voters at the November 1998 election, would continue and the revenues would be used primarily to fund early childhood development programs.

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Summary of Arguments FOR Proposition 28:

Prop 28 is good for young children, families and taxpayers. It repeals Prop 10's $700 million bureaucracy. Prop 10 was poorly drafted. It's an invitation for waste and fraud. Prop 28 reduces taxes paid by smokers by 50 cents per pack. Prop 28 emphasizes parental responsibility. www. voteprop 28. com or call 1-800-Cheaper!

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Summary of Arguments AGAINST Proposition 28:

Prop 28 was put on the ballot by the tobacco industry to kill anti-smoking programs that have reduced tobacco sales by 30 percent. In addition, Prop 28 will slash over $600 million a year from children's health and pre-school education programs. Say No to tobacco. Vote No on Prop 28.

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Contact FOR Proposition 28:

Ned Roscoe
President of Cigarettes Cheaper!
1-800-Cheaper
http://www.voteprop28.com

Contact AGAINST Proposition 28:

No on Prop 28 Campaign
P. O. Box 67156
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 247-7422
Info@NoOnProp28.org
http://www.NoOnProp28.org

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• Voters to Decide Many Low-Profile Ballot Measures 2/28/00

• Proposition 28 seeks to repeal 50-cent tax on cigarettes 2/13/00

• Measure Tries to Do Away With Cigarette Tax Benefit for Kids 2/14/00

• Measure would reduce year-old cigarette tax to ashes 2/25/00

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