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DUNDALK, Md. (AP) — Gov. Martin O'Malley said yesterday he would support repealing a tax on computer services if an alternative is found, because he now thinks the tax could have repercussions on Maryland's economy. Instead, Mr. O'Malley said he supports a higher income tax on the very wealthy, which is closer to what he originally proposed during November's special legislative session to tackle the state's $1.7 billion structural deficit. "I've never been a big fan of the computer tax, and the more we look at it and the more we look at the potential downsides of the computer tax,...

<p>From bullets to Bordeaux, plans aim to get voters to tax others' proclivities.</p> <p>SACRAMENTO - That glass of merlot would cost you an extra nickel. Plinking with a .22 would be about 50 cents more per magazine than it is today. Smokers? You might want to budget another 65 cents per pack.</p>