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Pennsylvania Department of Health Applauds New Federal Anti-Tobacco Law

Published in Healthcare Mergers, Acquisitions and Ventures Week, July 11th, 2009

The Pennsylvania Department of Health today commended President Barack Obama for signing the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, which gives the Federal Drug Administration, or FDA, the authority to regulate tobacco.

"This is a great day for the health of all Americans," said Secretary of Health Everette James. "This legislation will allow the FDA to reduce nicotine levels and harmful chemicals in cigarettes while also putting an end to the tobacco companies' marketing practices targeted at addicting children and teens to cigarettes. I hope this new law encourages many Pennsylvanians to take the steps necessary to quit."

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