PORTLAND, Oregon - After a campaign marked by record amounts of tobacco industry money pouring into TV advertising, a cigarette tax increase to pay for children's health care was soundly defeated by Oregon voters.
With 67 percent of the expected vote counted Tuesday night, Measure 50 was being rejected by a margin of 60 percent to 40 percent. Among Oregon's 36 counties, the cigarette tax passed only in populous Multnomah County, but was crushed in other places, particularly rural counties. Full Story
With 67 percent of the expected vote counted Tuesday night, Measure 50 was being rejected by a margin of 60 percent to 40 percent. Among Oregon's 36 counties, the cigarette tax passed only in populous Multnomah County, but was crushed in other places, particularly rural counties. Full Story
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