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Kamala Harris Reverses Position on Plastic Straw Ban in Major Flip-Flop

Sep 6, 2024, 12:16 AM

Vice President Kamala Harris has reversed her position on banning plastic straws, a policy she supported during her 2020 presidential campaign. A campaign official confirmed to Axios that Harris no longer supports the ban, marking another significant policy shift. This reversal comes as Harris's campaign focuses on expanding broader climate initiatives rather than specific bans on single-use plastics. The decision has sparked criticism and discussions about her consistency on environmental issues. This marks a major new flip-flop, as Harris had co-sponsored the bill in the Senate five years ago.