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Sen. Kennedy Introduces Critical Legislation to Protect Children from Big Tobacco

May 6, 2009

The nation is one step closer to ending Big Tobacco’s unfettered access to children in America with the Senate introduction yesterday of legislation to grant the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to regulate the manufacturing, marketing and sale of tobacco products.

Yet Another Great Indication Why FDA Regulation Is Necessary

April 30, 2009
National

In yet another example of why FDA regulation of tobacco products and marketing is so important, a new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today found that many high school students who smoke and try to quit are unsuccessful, despite their relatively short smoking histories. Nearly

24,500 New Youth Smokers

April 28, 2009
Maine

24,500 KIDS Have smoked their first cigarette Since Last week.

New Report: Raising Cigarette Taxes Across the South Offers Relief for Regional Budget and Health Problems

April 27, 2009

Raising the cigarette tax in Southern states by $1 per pack would help ease the economic crisis that weighs heavily on the region and its hard-working families, and would also improve the health of its residents, according to a report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and Community Catalyst.

ACS CAN Launches Print and Online Advertising Campaign Urging the Senate to Pass FDA Regulation of Tobacco Products

April 22, 2009
National

Every day the Senate delays passage of this lifesaving piece of legislation, 3,500 kids targetted by Big Tobacco, smoke their first cigarette. Throughout the campaign, the ad will tally the growing number of children who take their first puff every day by showing the number of schoolhouses those children would

Advertising Campaign Urges Quick Senate Passage of FDA Regulation of Tobacco Products

April 22, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- April 22, 2009 -- Urging the U.S. Senate to put children’s health before Big Tobacco, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network began a sustained print and online advertising campaign this week in support of legislation giving the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory authority over tobacco

Rhode Island Becomes First State With Tobacco Tax to Exceed $3.00

April 8, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- April 8, 2009 -- Effective this Friday, April 10, 2009, Rhode Island will be the first state with a tobacco tax to exceed $3.00. The Rhode Island General Assembly approved a $1.00 tax increase last week as part of the state’s 2009 supplemental budget. Governor Donald L.

U.S. House Passes FDA Legislation

April 3, 2009
Maine

A solid victory today in the fight to protect children from Big Tobacco! By a strong bipartisan majority of 298 to 112, the U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (HR 1256).

FDA Regulation of Tobacco Products Passes U.S. House

April 3, 2009
National

Congress took an important step to help protect kids from deadly tobacco products. With an overwhelming vote of support, the legislation now moves on to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Everyday without regulation, 3500 kids try their first cigarette. The U.S. Senate needs to act fast to stop children from