The proposal has elicited mounting opposition from tobacco companies, Black activists worried about police enforcement and small businesses, as President Biden moves into an election year.
Tag: Politics and Government
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Putin Travels to U.A.E. and Saudi Arabia on Rare Trip to Mideast
The Russian leader stopped first in the United Arab Emirates and was traveling on to Saudi Arabia. He said the Israel-Hamas war will figure prominently in his discussions during the trip.
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As Political Turmoil Intensifies in Ukraine, Opposition Leader Calls for Unity
Petro O. Poroshenko, a former president, was barred from leaving the country, prompting renewed infighting. He said leaders needed to stick together as Kyiv tries to bolster support abroad.
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Boris Johnson Apologizes at U.K. Covid Inquiry for ‘Pain and Suffering’
The former prime minister, whose tenure was dominated and derailed by the pandemic, is expected to admit some mistakes but also point out his successes.
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Gaza War Widens Gap Between Arab Rulers and Citizens
Bahrain, a small Gulf monarchy, faces growing pressure from citizens to cut its recently established ties with Israel — a microcosm of the tensions spreading across the Mideast.