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Post by raphael on May 12, 2009 11:57:17 GMT -5
I could see Obama and his minions supporting this one. Senate leaders are considering new federal taxes on soda and other sugary drinks to help pay for an overhaul of the nation's health-care system.
The taxes would pay for only a fraction of the cost to expand health-insurance coverage to all Americans and would face strong opposition from the beverage industry. They also could spark a backlash from consumers who would have to pay several cents more for a soft drink.
On Tuesday, the Senate Finance Committee is set to hear proposals from about a dozen experts about how to pay for the comprehensive health-care overhaul that President Barack Obama wants to enact this year. Early estimates put the cost of the plan at around $1.2 trillion. The administration has so far only earmarked funds for about half of that amount.online.wsj.com/article/SB124208505896608647.html
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Post by Diremaker on May 29, 2009 16:52:18 GMT -5
If they do this, then diet sodas should go untaxed. They are not "sugary".
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Post by tnwaltz on May 30, 2009 22:37:12 GMT -5
i agree.
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