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Mayor Michael Bloomberg

Bloomberg on Soda Ban: 'We're Not Banning Anything'

12:20 PM, Mar 24, 2013 • By DANIEL HALPER

New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg claimed this morning on NBC that "We're not banning anything" by implementing new soda restrictions:

"We're not banning anything," said Bloomberg. "All we're saying is, we want to show you just how big the cup is. If you want 32 ounces, take two cups to your seat. If you want 54, carry 4. But our hope is that if you only take one, that you won't go back."

The restrictions were recently halted from going forward by a court.

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Al Franken Won't Say Whether He Supports 'Assault Weapons' Ban (Updated)

8:31 AM, Jan 17, 2013 • By DANIEL HALPER

Even Senator Al Franken, a staunch liberal, will not say whether he support a so-called assault weapons ban. The Post Bulletin reports:

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L.A. Readies Plastic Bag Ban

Won't reduce litter, only jobs.

3:01 PM, May 7, 2012 • By DANIEL HALPER

This month, the Los Angeles city council is expected to ban single-use plastic bags. “[T]he ban is an attempt by the city to reduce litter,” says the Los Angeles Daily News. But it is likely to reduce something else: jobs.

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