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FOR THE RECORD - Feb. 13, 2009

Sales tax: An article in Thursday’s Section A about state budget negotiations said the 1-cent sales tax increase included in a budget framework negotiated by the governor and legislative leaders would raise the tax in Los Angeles County to 9.75%. That rate would begin on July 1, when a half-cent sales tax approved in November by county voters takes effect. Until then, the rate would be 9.25%.

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