Soda tax could come to Chicago
• http://www.fox5ny.comCHICAGO (AP) -- The debate over whether sugary beverages should be heavily taxed is scheduled to be taken up by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in Chicago.
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CHICAGO (AP) -- The debate over whether sugary beverages should be heavily taxed is scheduled to be taken up by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in Chicago.
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