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Report: 'Fat Tax' Could Curb Nation's Obesity Problem 20 Percent Tax Would Be Placed On Unhealthy Foods INDIANAPOLIS -- Health experts have been trying to combat obesity in America for years and have recently suggested a new way to solve the growin...
Is It Fair to Have a Fat Tax?
Arizona wants poor, fat people who can't stop smoking to help close a $1.5 billion budget gap. The state plans to implement a fee on people who use its Medicaid program who can't follow a healthy lifestyle.
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http://www.theindychannel.com/health/31079697/detail.html A fwd article: -jt123 opinions2012/05/18 22:51:27
Governor Paterson proposes 'Obesity Tax,' a tax on non-diet sodas BY GLENN BLAIN and KENNETH LOVETT DAILY NEWS ALBANY BUREAU Sunday, December 14th 2008, 11:37 PM ALBANY - A can of Coke could soon cost New...58 opinions2008/12/30 16:03:25
Denmark's fat tax strikes again New levy outrages pastry bakers; health advocates see fat tax going global. Richard OrangeDecember 18, 2011 08:43 MALMO, Sweden — Denmark first slapped a fat tax on saturated fats. Now ...2 opinions2011/12/20 12:10:52
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugpXuDgbJis&feature;=plcp18 votes2012/11/19 05:59:37
Denmark has become the first country in the world to impose a "fat tax." Somber news for thrifty Danish junk food junkies.985 opinions2011/09/30 22:00:00
LONDON (Reuters) - A "fat tax" on salty, sugary and fatty foods could save thousands of lives each year, according to a study published on Thursday. Researchers at Oxford University say that charging Value Added Tax (VA...47 opinions2007/07/12 19:52:37
Several months ago, Denmark became the first country in the world to adopt a "fat tax." Researchers say America should follow suit.663 opinions2012/05/21 16:00:00
Submitted by Lois Rain on September 18, 2011 – 1:40 am Can an economic solution fix a problem of the palate? Hungary recently adopted a tax for foods considered high in fat, sugar, and salt. Other co...6 opinions2011/09/19 20:08:42
Liberals are always wanting to use taxation as a form of behavioral control. Should taxes be applied to obese people on the public dole?23 opinions2011/10/19 07:07:06
Health experts have been trying to combat obesity in America for years and have recently suggested a new way to solve the growing problem. A new study suggests that imposing a fat tax on unhealthy food and drinks could he...5 opinions2012/05/19 00:42:18
Following Denmark's recent adoption of a "fat tax," researchers are suggesting that similar legislation could curb obesity in America. We asked the public if that would be a good idea.305 opinions2012/05/21 22:00:00
Should you pay more if you weigh more? That’s what Alabama’s State Employees’ Insurance Board thinks. In 2011 the board will start charging overweight state workers—those with a body mass index greater than 35—$25 a month ...214 opinions2008/08/27 09:18:25
Did you see the story about Costco borrowing $3.5 billion to pay a special $7 a share dividend to its stockholders before year’s end to avoid being hit by President Obama’s higher capital gains tax? This story is espe...6 opinions2012/12/12 12:33:06
I think the fat tax is just another lame excuse for raising taxes in a state that has over taxed it's people for years...What do you think ?72 opinions2009/01/24 19:53:58
It's a nazi and comunist idea. It's very ridiculous and nazi poll.I'ts about nazi food.This idea is very bad, it's like kill danish people. Danish people are beuatifull people. They are scandinavians.1 opinion2011/10/05 01:22:23
I just read a story about a study being done and paid for by our federal government. By OUR tax dollars. I can finally write again and really just had to see if I was the only person here who had to take blood pressure med...104 opinions2013/03/13 00:09:28