Landmark Tobacco Bill Passes Senate ; Gives Fda Regulatory Power
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The Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation Thursday that for the first time would bring down the full force of the government's regulatory hammer on the tobacco industry.
The measure, which anti-smoking advocates have pursued for decades, would give the Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate tobacco products, including the power to dictate ingredients and nicotine levels in cigarettes.See the full content of this document
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Landmark Tobacco Bill Passes Senate ; Gives Fda Regulatory Power
The bill passed 79-17, with Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan of North Carolina joining 16 Republicans in opposing the legislation.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said ...See the full content of this document