Senecas Lobby Against Proposed Cigarette Tax
This article is from the archive of The New York Sun before the launch of its new website in 2022. The Sun has neither altered nor updated such articles but will seek to correct any errors, mis-categorizations or other problems introduced during transfer.
ALBANY — Days before the New York Legislature will try to stem growing budget deficits, leaders of the Seneca Nation pressed Governor Paterson’s office to veto a bill that would require collecting millions of dollars in taxes on cigarettes now sold tax-free by tribes.
Nothing was resolved yesterday, spokesmen for the tribe and Mr. Paterson said.
A login link has been sent to
Enter your email to read this article.
Get 2 free articles when you subscribe.
or
Have an account? This is also a sign-in form.
By continuing you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
