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January 7, 2008

South Dakota Cigarette Sales Drop Following Tax Hike

South Dakota Cigarette Sales Drop Following Tax Hike In 2007, South Dakota increased its cigarette excise tax by $1 per pack, and that increase has led to lower sales of cigarettes, the Associated Press reports. Sales indicate a 20 percent decline in smoking, as smokers purchased approximately 9 million fewer packs during the same 11-month…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
January 7, 2008

FOLO – A question occurs to me

A question occurs to me I’m sure I’m not alone in wondering whether RICO (the Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations Act — here’s a quick plain-English overview of the topic) might come into play in U.S. v. Scruggs. Especially since forfeiture of corrupt gains is part of the play, isn’t the filing of RICO-based charges generally…