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Food fight at the movies: Why Israel's 'Popcorn Bill' could be a messy proposition

Don’t underestimate the ability of Israelis to push the envelope when it comes to eating, especially in an air-conditioned movie theater during the hot summer months.

By Allison Kaplan Sommer | 17:31 16.07.12 |

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In Israel, just like anywhere else, it’s always nice to see our lawmakers looking out for our pocketbook. After all, who doesn’t like to save money?

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