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Delayed menthol cigarette ban sparks debate

The Biden administration is delaying a long-awaited ban on menthol cigarettes. The move is angering health advocates who believe the president postponed the ban to avoid alienating Black voters, who disproportionately smoke menthol-flavored tobacco products.
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The Biden administration is delaying a long-awaited ban on menthol cigarettes. The move is angering health advocates who believe the president postponed the ban to avoid alienating Black voters, who disproportionately smoke menthol-flavored tobacco products.

Web Editor : Jessica Patrick
Posted 2023-12-09T14:21:48-0500 - Updated 2023-12-09T14:23:05-0500