Washington - 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. More... Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes and Tobacco - Nutty News Today Marketplace - PetSmart
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. More... Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes and Tobacco - Nutty News Today Marketplace - PetSmart
