John,

Bad news: The Biden Administration just announced that it will once again delay issuing the final rule to prohibit menthol cigarettes.

This decision prioritizes politics over lives, especially Black lives. It's unacceptable and deeply harmful to public health.

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The fact is the menthol rule is overwhelmingly supported by Black civil rights, faith, public health, medical and other organizations – leading organizations like the NAACP, the National Council of Negro Women Inc., the National Medical Association, the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council, and many others. It is also supported by a majority of the Congressional Black Caucus.

Eliminating menthol cigarettes also has strong public support. Recent polling shows that voters support the rule by a wide margin, with even stronger support from Black voters.
The groups opposing the rule are paid by the tobacco industry to spread false, fearmongering messages. It is shocking that the Administration is repeating the claims of a tobacco industry that has repeatedly lied to the public and is willing to say and do anything to protect its profits.

There is absolutely no reason to further study or delay a rule that has been studied for more than 12 years, is supported by overwhelming scientific evidence, and will save hundreds of thousands of lives, especially Black lives.

Make no mistake: Delays cost lives. Make sure President Biden knows that.

Even if you've already sent the president a message about this issue, send him another one.

We'll keep fighting to get this lifesaving policy across the finish line.

Thanks for standing with us,

John Bowman
Executive Vice President, U.S. Programs

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