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Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
House Passes Historic Bill to Protect Kids From Tobacco; Senators Webb & Warner Should Cosponsor Legislation
August 16th, 2008
The U.S. House of Representatives took a historic step today by passing legislation that would grant 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 and Virginia public health organizations called on Senators Jim Webb (D-VA) and John Warner (R-VA) to protect America's kids from tobacco addiction and cosponsor the bill. "Senator Webb and Senator Warner have critical roles to play in ensuring that strong FDA tobacco regulation is enacted...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-08-16)
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