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Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
House Passes Historic Bill to Protect Kids From Tobacco; Senator Voinovich Should Cosponsor Legislation
August 16th, 2008
The U.S. House of Representatives today took a historic step to save lives by passing legislation that grants the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority over tobacco products, including the authority to crack down on tobacco marketing and sales to kids. The bill passed with an overwhelming majority and broad, bipartisan support. The bill now goes to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) voted for the bill last August as a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Public health organizations called on Senator George Voinovich (R-OH) to join him and cosponsor this life-saving legislation. "It is critical...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-08-16)
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