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Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Senators Gregg and Shaheen Vote to Protect America's Kids From Tobacco
June 27th, 2009
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids applauds U.S. Senators Judd Gregg and Jeanne Shaheen for voting today to approve 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 approved the bipartisan bill 79 to 17. 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. "Senators Gregg and Shaheen have been leaders in this historic effort to protect our children from tobacco addiction and save lives," said Matthew L. Myers,...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2009-06-27)
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