Debate Heating Up Over Cabela's Tax Exemption ; Portland State Sen. Ethan Strimling has Submitted a Bill to Block the Store From Avoiding Use Tax On Sales.

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Backers of Cabela's, the outdoor-equipment giant looking to build a store in Maine, on Monday defended the company's position regarding state tax laws.

Its critics, meanwhile, continued to lobby against what they say would be special treatment for the Nebraska-based company. Sen. Ethan Strimling, D-Portland, promised to oppose any state tax rulings that would give Cabela's an advantage over Maine companies such as L.L. Bean.

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Debate Heating Up Over Cabela's Tax Exemption ; Portland State Sen. Ethan Strimling has Submitted a Bill to Block the Store From Avoiding Use Tax On Sales.

Cabela's hopes to build a 125,000-square-foot store off the Maine Turnpike in Scarborough. But company representatives say the deal won...

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