A state court judge said the department of health didn't have the authority to do it. We think that they do, we'll appeal. In the meantime, this year, 70,000 Americans will die from obesity, 5,000 here in New York. We've got to do something about it.
Michael Bloomberg: “A state court judge said the department of health didn't have the authority to do it. We think that they do, we'll…”
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Michael Bloomberg discusses the court's ruling against the sugary drink ban and emphasizes the urgency of addressing obesity.
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