San Francisco eyes higher taxes on sugary drinks
Clip: 10/4/2014 | 9m 7s
Health officials and industry advocates weigh in on how a soda tax would affect consumers.
As a vote on whether to raise the tax on sodas, teas, energy drinks and any others that contain added sugar sold in San Francisco draws near, advocates for the beverage industry and public health arena weigh in on how this tax -- similar to others proposed in cities across the country -- would affect consumers. NewsHour Weekend's William Brangham reports.
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San Francisco eyes higher taxes on sugary drinks
Clip: 10/4/2014 | 9m 7s
As a vote on whether to raise the tax on sodas, teas, energy drinks and any others that contain added sugar sold in San Francisco draws near, advocates for the beverage industry and public health arena weigh in on how this tax -- similar to others proposed in cities across the country -- would affect consumers. NewsHour Weekend's William Brangham reports.
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