Sticky debate over sweet returns

U.S. sugar program pitting growers against soda and candy firms

Published Jul 6, 2012 at 9:00 am (Updated Jul 6, 2012)

(From The Los Angeles Times) WASHINGTON — Makers of sodas, candy bars and other sweetened snacks are taking aim at a long-standing federal program that keeps sugar prices high by restricting imports.

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