Leading Groups Urge Congress for Tax Solutions to Curtail Obesity Epidemic

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Leading Groups Urge Congress for Tax Solutions to Curtail Obesity Epidemic

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The Campaign to End Obesity Action Fund spearheaded a crusade leading 22 groups that urge Congress to embrace tax policy solutions that target obesity prevention.

The Campaign advocates for policies needed to fight obesity, and advance tax incentives to improve access to resources such as grocery stores, recreational spaces and other infrastructure needed to bolster healthy living.

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