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EDITORIAL: A major victory vs. Big Tobacco 

After a long fight, Congress finally will allow the FDA to regulate tobacco products. It's a huge win for public health.
Jump to full article: Denver (CO) Post, 2009-06-13
Author: The Denver Post

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The bill passed by Congress stops short of allowing the FDA to ban nicotine or tobacco products outright.

But it will require tobacco companies and importers to reveal ingredients in their products and gives the agency the power to order content changes to protect public health.

This tobacco legislation was a long time coming and has the power to be a game-changer in the public health battle against smoking.

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