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Of varying degreeses. >> some people like to go after the those buying the cola. but those affected are the poor. they are the ones that are least able to afford it. so then is t is a regressive tax. then it doesnt work. it is a single silver bullet and we need a full magazine. >> and the full magazine is a hit to produces, not just the consumers. >> we are comfortable doing that with pollution. if you pollute, you pay. if you have some sort of den gracing to society, you pay. why wouldnt we dot...

. the federal settlement to help under water homeowners is being hailed as a landmark deal but not the first multi billion dollar federal pay out aimed at protecting consumers. if you want to sound smart, the federal mortgage agreement with five banks is the biggest set ment since the $206 billion tobacco deal in 1998. they agreed to change marketing practices and compensate states for medical costs connected to smoking-related illnesses. lets huddle up around the water cooler to watch nancy...