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Archive Home > 2009 > February > 15 > Opponents to state tax cite climbing Coos Bay costs

Opponents to state tax cite climbing Coos Bay costs

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
February 15, 2009

COOS BAY — Opponents of a proposed state tax to improve health coverage in Oregon say it could actually make it more costly to treat patients in Coos Bay.

But supporters say the tax could bring up to $1 billion in federal matching funds to help insure 100,000 Oregonians.

Opponents....

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