Senate approves FDA regulation

Submitted by ryanteaguebeckwith on June 11, 2009 - 2:00pm.
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The U.S. Senate voted to give the FDA authority over tobacco.

In a 79-17 vote, the Senate approved legislation this afternoon that would put oversight of tobacco products under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Sens. Richard Burr and Kay Hagan had fought the bill, offering an alternative that would create a new agency to regulate tobacco. 

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Re: Senate approves FDA regulation

Submitted by letsallthink on June 11, 2009 - 8:11pm.

And what about Hagan. Are you a smart blogger or just a repuplican basher?What, Gosh, have you ever voted for except yourself as prom queen?

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Re: Senate approves FDA regulation

Submitted by Gosh (not verified) on June 11, 2009 - 2:29pm.

Wow, only 17 votes for Burr and two were his own and Hagans?

He sucks.

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