date:Jul 27, 2012
Beverage industry groups, looking to stop health-conscious Americans from taxing sugary drinks, have launched a national campaign opposing a proposal for a local tax in the city of El Monte, California.
The El Monte city council on Tuesday approved a measure that would add a 1 cent tax for every ounce of sugar sweetened drinks. The proposal is scheduled to be voted on by city residents in November's election.
El Monte's mayor said the tax would provide badly needed revenue for a city that has