Man on a mission: Big issues Michael Bloomberg tackled as NYC mayor

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    Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg: Man on a mission

    Dominic Inferrera of New York, protests the proposed "soda-ban," that New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has suggested, outside City Hall in New York July 9, 2012. Under the proposed law, sugary drinks with no nutritional value would be banned for sale in New York City in containers larger than 16 ounces. (REUTERS/Andrew Burton)

    During Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg's three term run, he championed many causes including, the unsuccessful ban on large sodas and the ban on smoking in public spaces. He also sought to end the use of styrofoam and pushed hard for the ban on assault weapons and let's not forget "Stop and Frisk".

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