Delmonte fears Seneca impact on tobacco bill: Notes opposition to tax-sharing idea.

From: The Buffalo News (Buffalo, NY) | Date: April 23, 2007 | Copyright information

Byline: Tom Precious

Apr. 23--ALBANY -- A measure that would have Indian tribes collect tobacco taxes and split the take with the state has support now in both legislative houses at the Capitol. But Assemblywoman Francine Delmonte said she realizes her legislation's effect may be limited since the biggest tobacco merchants, the Seneca Nation, have made clear they are not interested in any revenue- sharing ideas. When she signed onto a bill last week that had already been introduced in the State Senate by Sen. Jeff Klein, a Bronx Democrat, Delmonte said the plan seemed ...

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