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Tobacco

States Should Not Raise Taxes on Tobacco Products
General Waste, Taxes, Tobacco

Time is Ripe to End the Double Duty Drawback Tax Loophole

June 11, 2025 Eric Maus

As senators consider H.R 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA), they have an opportunity to agree with the House to close a loophole that harms American companies and jobs.  This loophole, known as a duty drawback, allows companies to avoid paying an excise tax and then claim a refund for the amount they […]

General Waste, Healthcare, Regulations, Tobacco, tobacco harm reduction; flavor bans; vaping

FDA Has Once Again Delayed Its Menthol Ban

May 9, 2024 Eric Maus

A federal flavor ban is clearly unpopular and would create black markets.

Southern States Advance Harmful Tobacco Legislation
General Waste, Healthcare, Regulations, State Issues, Tobacco, tobacco harm reduction; flavor bans; vaping

Southern States Advance Harmful Tobacco Legislation

May 2, 2024 Alec Mena

Pre-market application requirements for THR products injure public health and finances.

General Waste, Healthcare, Tobacco, tobacco harm reduction; flavor bans; vaping

Vermont Governor Takes the Right Approach to Tobacco Harm Reduction

April 19, 2024 Christina Smith

Gov. Scott should be praised for his commonsense approach to legislating tobacco harm reduction products.

General Waste, Healthcare, Tobacco, tobacco harm reduction; flavor bans; vaping

Lives Hang in the Balance While the FDA Bureaucracy Churns

April 13, 2024 Christina Smith

The government red tape contributing to the backlog of PMTAs has put consumers at risk with illicit products. 

Broadband, Energy, General Waste, Improper Payments, Labor, Taxes, Tobacco, tobacco harm reduction; flavor bans; vaping, Transportation

CCAGW Celebrates a Year of Victories

December 13, 2023 Alec Mena

2023 saw Council for Citizens Against Government Waste secure another round of legislative wins in Congress and the states

The FDA Is Adopting California’s Failed Policies on Tobacco
General Waste, Healthcare, Tobacco, tobacco harm reduction; flavor bans; vaping

The FDA Is Adopting California’s Failed Policies on Tobacco

November 2, 2023 Christina Smith

The FDA’s proposal to ban menthol-flavored tobacco will put consumers at risk with illicit products.

General Waste, Tobacco, tobacco harm reduction; flavor bans; vaping

The War on Tobacco Harm Reduction Products Will Continue to Fail

September 21, 2023 staff

Banning tobacco harm reduction products put consumers at risk with illicit products. 

General Waste, Healthcare, Tobacco, tobacco harm reduction; flavor bans; vaping

FDA Flavor Bans Create a Dangerous Black Market

July 12, 2023 Christina Smith

The FDA must now attempt to fix the mess it has created by banning flavored tobacco products.

General Waste, Healthcare, Tobacco, tobacco harm reduction; flavor bans; vaping

Harm Reduction Is Vital on World Vape Day

May 31, 2023 Christina Smith

Tobacco harm reduction products like e-cigarettes are effective tools that help adults successfully quit smoking. 

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