Biden Administration’s Decision to Delay Menthol Cigarette Ban Sparks Controversy
The Biden administration’s decision to indefinitely postpone the long-awaited menthol cigarette ban has ignited a storm of controversy, drawing criticism from anti-smoking advocates while potentially sidestepping a political quagmire with Black voters ahead of November’s elections. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra’s statement on Friday offered no concrete timeline for the implementation of the…