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Public Hearing Scheduled on NYC's Sugary Drink Ban

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A public hearing is set to discuss New York City Mayor, Michael Bloomberg's, sugary drink ban and whether there is an infringement on people's rights.

Bloomberg says drinking sugary things is a key factor in the obesity epidemic.

He says an estimated 6,000 New Yorkers will die this year from obesity.

New Yorkers will get their say at a hearing on the topic Tuesday afternoon.

The proposal requires the approval of the Board of Health.

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