Tobacco Proposition Would Up Taxes to $2 a Pack

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California was once considered the most aggressive cigarette taxing state. But as other states have raised cigarette taxes in recent years, California has not. Voters have a chance to weigh in on the June 5 ballot with Proposition 29, which would hike the tax to nearly $2 a pack. Reporter: Sarah Varney

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