In fact, half of the top ten exit states also appear in the top ten tax burdened states (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Wisconsin and Maine).

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Not one of the top ten exit states made the list of business-friendly states.

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The top quarter of the draw has a surprising look following the early exit of top seed Roger Federer, with his conqueror Ernests Gulbis beating Filippo Volandri 6-2 3-6 7-6 (7-4) to set up a clash with Feliciano Lopez, who had a walkover after Ivan Ljubicic pulled out with a back injury.

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