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Gov. Pawlenty's health care task force has recommended adding a dollar per pack tax on cigarettes to pay for
expanding health insurance coverage in the state.  The tobacco tax is part of a broader plan that would try to both
punish and cajole people into leading healthier lives.  It would also try to focus attention on keeping people healthy as well as treating those who are already sick.

Health care task force makes suggestions

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