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Article: 'New Yorkers Against Unfair Taxes' Declares Fight on Juice Drinks and Soda Tax Increase.
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- Food & Beverage Close-Up
- Article date:
- February 12, 2009
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A coalition of concerned New Yorkers announced the formation of New Yorkers Against Unfair Taxes, the primary aim of which will be to defeat Albany's proposed 18 percent tax hike on juice drinks and soda.
Nelson Eusebio, the Chairman of New Yorkers Against Unfair Taxes, said, "We've come together - hardworking individuals, struggling families, and already burdened small businesses - to prevent the enactment of this unfair and misdirected tax that could cost our state over 6,000 jobs.
"Our coalition understands that New Yorkers are already among the highest taxed people in the country. And we won't sit idly by while Albany tries to hit us with another 18 ...