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What's So Special About Menthol? Smokers in Detroit talk about why menthol cigarettes are so popular in the black community. Then, Donna Christensen, head of the Congressional Black Caucus's Health Task Force, discusses why she is pushing to get stronger language into pending tobacco legislation.

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Smokers in Detroit talk about why menthol cigarettes are so popular in the black community. Then, Alex Cohen speaks with Donna Christensen, head of the Congressional Black Caucus's health task force. The CBC is trying to get stronger language into pending tobacco legislation to restrict menthol cigarettes.