FDA tobacco regulation re-lit?
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
"Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act" (S 2974) survives the Senate, passing by unanimous consent and moving to the House Oct. 10. The bill, introduced by Sen. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) and co-sponsored by Sens. Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.) and Jim Jeffords (I-Ver.), was originally included as part of the $140 bil. American Jobs Creation Act. However, the provision in the JOBS Act, which would give FDA regulatory authority over tobacco products, was excised before the bill moved into conference (1"The Tan Sheet" Oct. 11, 2004, In Brief)...