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“There's been a growing effort to kick soda out of the schools. And governors as different as Arnold Schwarzenegger in California and Mike Huckabee in Arkansas have worked hard to get soda and junk food out of their state schools, which is good.”

Quote by Eric Schlosser

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Eric Schlosser is an American journalist and author renowned for his investigative reporting on social and political issues. Born on August 17, 1959, Schlosser has written extensively on the American food industry, labor rights, and the military-industrial complex. His most notable work is the book 'Fast Food Nation', which critically examines the impact of the fast food industry on society. more

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