[GeronL]

is this the same bill that has a nickel a can tax on soda? and a myriad of other taxes??

[Eagle of Liberty]

is this the same bill that has a nickel a can tax on soda? and a myriad of other taxes??

Yep. They are trying to tax anything that DEAR LEADER and his COMRADES IN CONGRESS deem unhealthy life decisions as they try to fund Universal Healthcare.

[Lokibob]

“The Senate Committee is focusing on behaviors that contribute to the country’s rising medical costs. Rumor has it they are also looking at adding a tax to soda and other sugar laden drinks which are thought to have a causal connection to obesity. The wine producers claim since wine has shown some health benefits it shouldn’t be included in a “lifestyle choice” tax.”

From http://www.examiner.com/x-6989-Ft-Lauderdale-City-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m5d21-Beer-tax-to-rise-if-Congress-gets-their-waywhats-next

....Bob