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Bullet Tax a Consideration for Curbing Chicago Crime

Source: AP/CBS News | Illinois | October 18, 2012

As Chicago struggles to quell gang violence that has contributed to a jump in homicides,
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle wants to tax the sale of every bullet and firearm — an effort even she acknowledges could spark a legal challenge.

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