An article in Thursday’s Post-Dispatch reports that a group of health officials are advocating for a penny-an-ounce tax on sugary soda waters.

The group, which had an article in Wednesday’s New England Journal of Medicine, say the tax could raise $14.9 billion in its first year and help reduce American’s caloric intake by 10 percent.

The group argues that the tax could help curb consumption of sodas and other sugary drinks just as tobacco taxes have curbed cigarette use.

While President Barack Obama has said the tax would be worth considering, the idea is a tough sell to members of Congress who are…

It took a recession to do it, but US Airways is announcing today that it’s reversing its stance — you’ll be able to get a cup of coffee, a glass of juice or some soda on their flights for free.

The airline couches the announcement by saying the soda surcharge is just distracting from their improved on-time performance and such.  And the airline acknowledges that being the ONLY carrier charging folks for a non-alcoholic drink could cause some issues.

This traveler gulps his water before going through security.

The face of flying has changed dramatically since 9/11. We can’t pack liquids…