The U.S. Needs Ugly Smoking Pictures, Too

More than seven years ago, Congress mandated such labels, covering at least half of the fronts and backs of packs. But the Food and Drug Administration has been dragging its feet on carrying out the law, and its delay deprives the U.S. of a proven weapon against a deadly public health enemy. Some 17 percent of Americans still smoke, and almost half a million die each year as a result.