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Michael Burgess: “There is potential infringement on the First Amendment by requiring graphic health warnings on cigarette labels and…”

On the recordOctober 15, 2019
There is potential infringement on the First Amendment by requiring graphic health warnings on cigarette labels and advertising.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

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Raises concerns about First Amendment rights in tobacco legislation.

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