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Exercisers in Illinois could pay 25 cents more for athletic shoes ifa bill by Representative William Davis (D) passes. Davis wants proceeds from the shoe tax to go toward helping low-income high school dropouts get jobs or finish school. Shoes that would be taxed include those used for sports and physical activities, including running, walking, basketball, football, tennis or soccer. Opponents argue that such a tax would make businesses selling athletic...

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