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Caldwell Seeks Legalization of Policy Numbers Game
Rep. Caldwell introduces a bill to legalize the policy numbers game with state licensing, a 1,200 dollar annual corporate fee, and a 10 percent gross receipts tax. He argues legalization would curb organized crime, channel funds to welfare and education, and regulate a practice long tied to black and working class communities. Co-sponsor Rep. Harold Washington says safeguards would limit bets and locations under Revenue Dept oversight.
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Lewis A. H. Caldwell
Caldwell
Northwestern University
Harold Washington
Chicago
State Dept. of Revenue
Dept. of Revenue