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Fitness & Well-Being

Placing a tax on sugary beverages

State Senate Majority Leader Dean Florez of California, who introduced a soda tax bill, explains why it's necessary to fight obesity.

Read more: FINANCIAL CRISIS, HEALTHY LIVING, KID FOODS, TAXES

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Raymond Wilson 03/11/2010 09:17 AM

This is not to smart, they put tax on smoking and what happen. The price when up but did people stop, a few yes but the tobacco company still make plenty money. We will only pay the tax and keep on drinking. The choice to stop is up to the person.

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