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New Fronts in Soda Wars Keep Beverage Association Busy

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ABA has traditionally opposed such bans, saying last year : “Education is at the core of changing behavior, not passing laws and regulations limiting choice. ” Illinois rejects soda tax: The Prairie State, meanwhile, voted against a tax on sugary beverages , which would have increased the price of a 12-pack of soda by $1.44.

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Highly Contested GMO Labeling Measure Trails in Washington State

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Other Votes of Note In a special Republican primary runoff for a congressional seat in Alabama, former state Sen. The group emphasized that it would continue to oppose such labeling initiatives, but that it would also focus on educational efforts, such as its GMO Answers. Could such battles drag on?