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Taxing sugary drinks should be key tool in fighting obesity

The Boston Globe
July 29, 2011

THE REPORT card carried out by the Boston Foundation and the health policy institute NEHI gave Massachusetts an F in the category of sugary beverages because the state does not impose a tax on these drinks. This report should remind us that proposals to tax sugary drinks, such as soda and sports drinks, need to be seriously considered...

Link to Full Article: http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/letters/articles/2011/0…

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