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NYC's Soda Ban Passes Easily

...Possibly because Michael Bloomberg appointed the board

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 13, 2012 12:10 PM CDT

(Newser) – New York City's Board of Health overwhelmingly passed Michael Bloomberg's proposed ban on large sodas and other sugary drinks today—a result that surprised exactly no one, given that Bloomberg appointed the entire board, the Wall Street Journal reports. Before the vote, Bloomberg'...   Read full story »

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