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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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Cigarette sales soar during slump

COLLIER COUNTY: At a time when many businesses are hurting, Southwest Florida cigarette sales are surging. The news comes on the same day the nation marks “Kick Butts Day” to get people to quit smoking. On April 1st, the federal … Continue reading

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