Corker Wants Tobacco Under The FDA

By Kleinheider Posted on June 11, 2009 at 6:45 pm

From Dru Fuller:

U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., today voted in favor of legislation authorizing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to oversee the production and sale of tobacco products. The bill, H.R.1256, passed the Senate by a vote of 79 to 17.

“It’s no secret that tobacco products are highly addictive and contribute to heart disease, lung cancer, and other deadly illnesses. This bill ensures these products face the same level of oversight and regulation as food, medicine, and other everyday items we purchase at our local grocery store. It also places an emphasis on preventing children from using tobacco,” Corker said.

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