Sen. Mitch McConnell's proposal to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21 was backed by tobacco companies. One anti-tobacco advocate says those companies are trying to "co-opt" a movement to protect kids.

Sen. Mitch McConnell's proposal to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21 was backed by tobacco companies.

One anti-tobacco advocate says those companies are trying to "co-opt" a movement to protect kids. https://t.co/iCwS6cUbEU

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