Foes wary of tax breaks; Gov. Ritter is likely to sign a bill aiming to build up tourism.

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Last fall, a group of powerful Colorado business leaders set their sights on passing legislation to create millions of dollars in annual tax breaks for marquee venues that would draw tourists. The so-called Colorado Regional Tourism Act was pitched as a way to boost out-of-state revenue, generate jobs and encourage new developments that can piggy-back on attractions such as a NASCAR racetrack or Disneyland-type amusement park.

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