How Cook County’s Soda Tax Could Swallow Food Stamp Funding
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The rollout of Cook County's sweetened beverage tax has been anything but sweet and easy.
Illinois’ food stamp program is in jeopardy and the state stands to lose some $86.8 million in federal funds on account of how Cook County rolled out its new tax on sugary beverages.
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How Cook County’s Soda Tax Could Swallow Food Stamp Funding
Clip: 8/10/2017 | 3m 6sVideo has Closed Captions
Illinois’ food stamp program is in jeopardy and the state stands to lose some $86.8 million in federal funds on account of how Cook County rolled out its new tax on sugary beverages.
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