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Attorney General's Statement On Supreme Court Ruling Limiting State Regulation Of Internet Tobacco Sales 

Blumenthal - who has repeatedly urged such federal regulation - said he will redouble his efforts to seek federal regulation of Internet-based tobacco sales.

"This crippling blow to state anti-tobacco efforts means that federal action is now absolutely vital to fight Internet cigarette sales to children," Blumenthal said. "Today's Supreme Court decision severely undermines Connecticut's efforts to fill the gap left by federal inaction. The Internet is the perfect underground means for Big Tobacco to illegally peddle cigarettes to minors, which now the federal government must fight.

"I will aggressively fight for federal prohibition of Internet-based tobacco sales. Once again, the federal government should act or get out of our state's way to protect public health and safety."

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