"Stop The E-Cigarette Tax Hike" Press Conference and Discussion Sunday at Bridget Foy's in Philadelphia

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Dec 05, 2014, 05:19 ET

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Philadelphia City Council is considering a new tax on e-cigarettes and vapor products. This comes on the heels of a $2-per-pack cigarette tax hike that recently went into effect to increase education funding. Join Philadelphia vapers, e-cigarette users, and local small business owners for this panel discussion on the harmful impact of a new tax hike on a growing industry.

WHAT: Opponents of the e-cigarette and vapor tax hike will gather at Bridget Foy's Sunday afternoon to find out why the proposed tax hikes on the products will kill jobs and hurt the Philadelphia economy. Advocates will discuss what consumers can do to stop this tax.

WHERE: Bridget Foy's, 200 South Street, Philadelphia

WHO: Speakers will include –

Amit Fridman, Owner of Sababa Vapes
Cynthia Cabrera, Executive Director of the Smoke Free Alternatives Trade Association
Paul Blair, State Affairs Manager at Americans for Tax Reform
Gregory Conley, President of the American Vaping Association
Alex Clark, Legislative Director of the Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association

Moderated by Patrick Gleason, Director of State Affairs at Americans for Tax Reform.

Free Drinks, Especially for the Press! Please RSVP to [email protected].

Americans for Tax Reform is a non-partisan coalition of taxpayers and taxpayer groups who oppose all tax increases. For more information or to arrange an interview please contact John Kartch at (202) 785-0266 or by email at [email protected].

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SOURCE Americans for Tax Reform