%0 PDF %T [Proposal for New York State Excise Tax Issue] %8 2007-03-07 %I Tufts Archival Research Center %R http://localhost/files/f1881x91n %X Letter from James Savarese to Michael J. Kerrigan laying out proposed strategy for Savarese and Associates management of New York State excise tax issue for Tobacco Institute. Frames issue around potential for bootlegging due to self-extinguishing cigarette legislation and reduced tax collection and overall fairness of state tax structure. Focuses efforts on government employee unions (teachers, firefighters, police, and state and municipal employees), described as "tax-eaters". Highlights firm's pre-established relationships with many of these unions. Provides background on state fiscal situation and opportunities for work within government structure. %[ 2018-10-06 %9 text %~ Tufts Digital Library %W Institution