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Tuesday, October 04, 2011  For the first time in history, a country has adopted a new tax targeting fatty foods.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010  It's a controversial move that has some soda lovers fizzing. City leaders in Boston are considering banning the sale of sodas at city hall and all city-owned buildings.

Thursday, May 20, 2010  The Paterson administration is trying to make its proposed soda tax more palatable by proposing an alternative that would simultaneously eliminate sales taxes on bottled water and low-calorie drinks.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010  A local store owner is taking a stand against the state's proposed 'soda tax'.

Thursday, April 01, 2010  Small taxes on soda do little to reduce soft drink consumption or prevent childhood obesity, but larger levies probably would, according to new research.

Monday, March 15, 2010  A proposed new tax on sugary drinks appears unlikely to pass the state Senate, despite passionate campaigning by New York Gov. David Paterson and his health commissioner.

Thursday, February 25, 2010  An organization supporting Governor Paterson's "soda tax" on sugary beverages has launched a statewide advertising campaign.

Friday, February 05, 2010  The proposed excise tax would amount to $1.28 for every gallon of a sugary drink, or about a penny for every ounce of a soft drink.

Friday, February 05, 2010  Coca-Cola workers in Syracuse plan to rally against Governor Paterson's proposed "sugar tax" today.

Thursday, January 15, 2009  A new poll shows a majority of New Yorkers balking at Gov. David Paterson's proposal to impose a "fat tax" on sugary sodas, but even more want millionaires to hand over a bigger share of their earnings to the tax collector.