A coalition of several big tobacco companies had sought a preliminary injunction against an F.D.A. rule barring certain words in advertisements.
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The ban is the first major crackdown on cigarettes since the Food and Drug Administration was given authority to regulate tobacco products.
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James S. Tisch, has said that politics had nothing to do with the company’s decision to spin off Lorillard.
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At 50, David Sedaris contemplates mortality and gives up Kools.
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Congressional Black Caucus is calling for changes to House tobacco-regulation bill, demanding that legislation place restrictions on menthol cigarettes, type heavily favored by African-American smokers; caucus is taking aim at provision in bill that would ban candy-, fruit- and spice-flavored cigarettes but that specifically exempts menthol; Rep Donna M Christensen is leading challenge; photos
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A Harvard study claims the tobacco industry in recent years has manipulated menthol levels to appeal to younger smokers.
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Reports that tax increases are the most effective measure known to reduce demand for tobacco are proving true in New York City.
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A bill that would outlaw flavored cigarettes except for a type many black smokers choose has opened a rift.
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House, by 326 to 102 vote, approves legislation that would for first time give Food and Drug Administration power to regulate tobacco products; White House has signaled opposition to bill, which has strong support in Senate; some antismoking advocates say bargain struck with Philip Morris gives too many concessions to tobacco industry; bill bans flavored [...]
Why a health issue is also a race issue.
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