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Mayor Roefaro supports bill that would regulate tobacco advertising 

Utica Mayor David Roefaro says he supports the Family Smoking and Tobacco Control Act that is awaiting a vote by the U.S. Senate. The bill would give the Food and Drug Administration the authority to regulate tobacco products, including the way they are advertised.

The mayor visited several convenience stores throughout the city and photographed what he called subliminal advertising by tobacco companies. He says many are located near child eye level and in areas where children often visit, such as ice cream freezers.

Utica Mayor David Roefaro says he supports the Family Smoking and Tobacco Control Act that is awaiting a vote by the U.S. Senate. The bill would give the Food and Drug Administration the authority to regulate tobacco products, including the way they are advertised.

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