Meanwhile, The Washington Times reports on states and local governments that "are increasingly using the government's power to battle rising obesity rates by taxing sugar-sweetened drinks, changing food labeling and promoting exercise." But some interest groups are fighting against the new taxes. "Americans Against Food Taxes (AAFT) has begun ad campaigns in Washington and elsewhere nationwide featuring moms at grocery stores saying, 'I can decide what to buy without government help. The government is just getting too involved in our personal lives.' One radio ad also makes it political, though not personal ” saying voters need to send Congress a message, but giving no names of anyone on any ballot." The American Beverage Council has joined AAFT "in vigorously campaigning against food taxes" (Entzminger, 10/13).

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