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An Exception for Menthol?

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F.D.A. to Examine Menthol Cigarettes

Critics of smoking say the flavoring was used as a lure for young people while also being marketed to black smokers.
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F.D.A. Panel Will Examine Menthol Cigarettes

Critics of smoking say the flavoring was used as a lure for young people while also being marketed to black smokers.
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Coded to Obey Law, Lights Become Marlboro Gold

Tobacco companies plan to use light packaging to identify “light” cigarettes, which critics say skirts the law.
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Judge Lifts Some Tobacco Ad Limits

Tobacco companies can use graphics and colors in their labels and advertising, but are barred from brand-name product merchandise and sponsorships.
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Judge Rules Against Tobacco Companies in Early Test

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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Flavors Banned From Cigarettes to Deter Youths

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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A Decision That May Benefit Both Parent and Spinoff

James S. Tisch, has said that politics had nothing to do with the company’s decision to spin off Lorillard.
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Up in Smoke

At 50, David Sedaris contemplates mortality and gives up Kools.
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Black Caucus Seeks Limits on Menthol Cigarettes

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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