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Local activists praise new federal rules on tobacco  

Local lawmakers and anti-smoking advocates welcomed historic anti-smoking legislation passed by both the Senate and the House on Friday.

"This will be a powerful new tool to cut back on the number of smoke-related deaths," said Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Pasadena, who has long advocated for tougher regulations on tobacco.

Roy Rosell, a San Gabriel Valley activist who has spearheaded anti-smoking efforts in several local cities, said he hopes the legislation will help his cause.

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