Battling Obesity: Two Calif. Cities to Vote on Sugary Drinks Tax
date:Oct 16, 2012
ny per ounce of sugar-sweetened drinks.

Those in favor of Measure N contend sugary drinks are the main culprit behind the overweight and obesity problem plaguing Richmond, an East Bay city with a population of more than 100,000. The proposal could reduce consumption of sugary drinks, encourage families to purchase healthier products and raise money to help fight obesity and diabetes, according to arguments in favor of the measure.

Chuck Finnie, a spokesman for the campaign against Measure N, s
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