@senatemajldr says one of his "highest priorities" is to take on the leading cause of preventable death in the United States: smoking
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McConnell has received hundreds
"Our state once grew tobacco like none other And now we're being hit by the health consequences of tobacco use like none other."
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For many public health advocates, that was a vast understatement.
McConnell repeatedly cast doubt on the health consequences of smoking, repeated industry talking points word-for-word, attacked federal regulators at
So what is the real deal? And why has @timkaine signed on?
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Indeed, Juul has come out in
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One concern for these groups is that the legislation will stave off
"It's a Jedi mind trick," says Sharon Eubanks, who led the Justice Department's landmark racketeering case against the industry.
E-cigarette companies want to avoid liability for the youth vaping
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@threadreaderapp unroll please