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While New York City is trying to reign in sugary drink consumption by banning large sodas, the state of New York is joining the fight. A group of state assembly members have introduced H.B. 2982 that would impose a tax on some junk food, like sugary drinks and snacks. But the bill takes it even further. It would also impose a tax on certain video games, compact discs, and other media. All the revenue would be put into a childhood obesity prevention fund.
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