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Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Senator Durbin Leads Fight to Protect America's Kids from Tobacco
June 27th, 2009
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids applauds U.S. Senator Richard Durbin for leading the fight in the U.S. Senate to pass historic legislation that gives the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority to regulate tobacco products, including the authority to crack down on tobacco marketing and sales to kids. The U.S. Senate today approved the bipartisan bill 79 to 17, with support from Senator Durbin and Senator Roland Burris. The House has approved similar legislation, and Congress is expected to quickly send a final bill to President Obama, who is eager to sign it into law. Senator Durbin led the fight for this legislation on the Senate floor...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2009-06-27)
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