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Lung Association Applauds US Senate for Passing FDA Control Over Tobacco Legislation 

The American Lung Association in New York hailed U.S. Senate passage of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (S.982) and commended Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) for showing their support for tobacco control by voting in favor of the bill. Senate passage of the legislation means this important measure, which will give the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) much-needed regulatory control over tobacco products, is closer than ever to reaching President Obama's desk.

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