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Lawmakers Ponder 'Soda Tax'

Duration: 01:46

Program: Market to Market #3437
Broadcast Date: May. 15, 2009

Advocates of a so-called “sin tax” on soda blame sugary drinks for a litany of obesity-related health complications. Common soft drinks like Coke and Pepsi contain high-fructose corn syrup, a major market for America’s corn producers.

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Post Date: May 15, 2009

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