Tax increase could help children

Thursday, August 1, 2002

SIKESTON - The proposed 55-cent tax increase on cigarettes would be tough on smokers, but could make things much better for our children, according to pediatrician Kevin Blanton. Included with the tax hike is a provision that would increase Medicaid's physician reimbursement rates to match Medicare.

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