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The Proposed Tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages

Friday, 03/04/11 Noon and 7pm

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By Bob Kinzel, Produced by Ric Cengeri
AP Photo/Paul Sakuma
There's a debate in Montpelier over the proposed soda tax. A report on obesity released in November by the Attorney General's office called for the tax on sugar sweetened beverages or SSBs as a way to discourage their consumption. But opponents argue that the plan allows the state to dictate what we can and can't drink.

We listen to Nicole Lucas of the American Heart Association and Jim Harrison, president of the Vermont Grocers Association, as they present opposing sides of this issue.

And we hear analysis on Vermont's energy issues, including Vermont Yankee, from VPR's John Dillon.

Plus, we listen back to the voices in the news this week.

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Soda Tax Plan Has Two Distinct Sides

The Attorney General's obesity report calling for a sales tax on sugar-sweetened beverages has rabid supporters and detractors. We hear both sides of the issue.

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How Will Vermont Yankee Be Decommissioned

VPR's John Dillon says Vermont and Entergy Nuclear have completed different ideas of the method and time needed to decommission the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant.

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Voices In The Week's News: March 4, 2011

Tuesday was Town Meeting Day in Vermont and these are some of the voices heard at town meetings around the state.

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