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House OKs FDA regulation of tobacco products

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government would for the first time have regulatory powers over the tobacco industry under a bill the House approved Thursday after years of campaigning by anti-smoking forces. The measure, passed 298-112, gives the Food and … Continue reading

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Bloomberg, Gates pledge $375 million against tobacco

Billionaires Bill Gates, co-founder Microsoft Corp and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg have pledged $375 million to campaign against global tobacco use. The money will be designated to fund anti-smoking programs in developing countries such as China and India over … Continue reading

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