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No More Sodas for Food Stamps

Government is subsidizing obesity: Mark Bittman

By Liam Carnahan,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 26, 2012 9:46 AM CST

(Newser) – It's time to stop letting people buy soda and other sugary garbage with food stamps, writes Mark Bittman in the New York Times. At the same time, the government can encourage healthier food choices by increasing the value of the stamps when used to...   Read full story »

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