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... Director Jocelyn Collins released the following statement: “By signing this bill Mayor Bowser is sending a loud and clear message that the health of all DC residents must be protected.  The tobacco industry has aggressively targeted the District’s Black communities with menthol ... tobacco products, including hookah. A selective flavored tobacco sales restriction that allows access to these products can entrench existing health disparities and increase the health harms borne by these communities. “We emphasize our thanks to Mayor Bowser for signing this ... affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to ...