FDA Proposes Ban on Menthol Cigarettes, Flavored Cigars
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The potential impact of the FDA's proposed ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.
The Food and Drug Administration is proposing a ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. Supporters of the move say the tobacco industry has targeted Black smokers and young people with these products. Illinois senator Dick Durbin calls it long-overdue.
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FDA Proposes Ban on Menthol Cigarettes, Flavored Cigars
Clip: 4/28/2022 | 9m 5sVideo has Closed Captions
The Food and Drug Administration is proposing a ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. Supporters of the move say the tobacco industry has targeted Black smokers and young people with these products. Illinois senator Dick Durbin calls it long-overdue.
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