Marion Barry Speaks on Health Policy

(Washington, D.C.)

Reporters at a Friday night dinner in honor of Ward 8 Councilmember and new author Marion Barry's autobiography got an unexpected lesson in health policy, as Barry explained the evils of the nonexistent "yogurt tax."

After a reporter asked Barry what he thought of the so-called "yoga tax" on yoga classes and gym memberships, Barry apparently thought the reporter was talking about yogurt, and he declared taxing the breakfast food "crazy."

“Yogurt is really more healthy than some other things, as is cottage cheese," said the 78-year-old ex-mayor.

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