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FDA Moves To Ban Menthol Cigarettes And Flavored Cigars

By Laurel Wamsley

Published April 29, 2021 at 9:56 AM CDT

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Laurel Wamsley

Laurel Wamsley is a correspondent on NPR's Business Desk, where she covers personal finance and housing.

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