Senate finally says ‘no’ to Big Tobacco

Christian Science Monitor by Gail Russell Chaddock | Jun. 12, 2009 (News Report)

The Senate today passed legislation Thursday that gives the Food and Drug Administration broad powers to regulate tobacco products, in many respects ending the era of Big Tobacco’s clout on Capitol Hill. Full Story »

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Subjects: Politics, Business, Living
Topics: U.S. Congress, Democrats, Republicans, Lobbying, Money
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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Jun 12, 2009 - 1:23 AM PDT
Reviewed by: Derek Hawkins (review), Patricia L'Herrou (review)
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Edited by: Derek Hawkins - Jun 12, 2009 - 1:23 AM PDT

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 by Derek Hawkins - Jun. 12, 2009
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 by Patricia L'Herrou - Jun. 14, 2009

here's what seems significant : the sub title, " the industry's influence stave off major regulations for nearly a half century." this distills current attempts for health care reform, energy change,, gun legislation and others. there's an error in our system.

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