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"… sugary drinks. In New York, Gov. David Paterson has revived the idea of a sugared beverage tax after a previous proposal was shot down by the legislature earlier this ye …"

"… oach” to health problems in her community.“I’m not convinced that [a sugared beverage tax] is a positive incentive to make people aware of nutrition,” Rios said. …"

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"… sugary drinks. In New York, Gov. David Paterson has revived the idea of a sugared beverage tax after a previous proposal was shot down by the legislature earlier this ye …"

"… oach” to health problems in her community.“I’m not convinced that [a sugared beverage tax] is a positive incentive to make people aware of nutrition,” Rios said. …"