This particular post pushed by button --- I agree with Lenn -- this is only going to drive up the sale of cigarettes.
US House set to send tobacco bill to Obama
After more than a decade of efforts by smoking opponents, Congress prepared to take a final vote Friday on legislation giving the U.S. government far-reaching powers to regulate tobacco. . . . . . more.
It gives the FDA power to order changes to ingredients, including tar and nicotine, to protect public health.
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It's that last sentence that gives me chills and explains why Philip Morris supported the bill.
The FDA will no doubt limit the amount of nicotine in tobacco products.
Smokers who are addicted to nicotine will smoke twice as much to try to stop the itch caused by the addiction.
Smokers will buy more cigarettes to get the same amount of nicotine.
OF COURSE PHILIP MORRIS SUPPORTED THE BILL.
Cha Ching!
LIZ....Wow this is powerful stuff..what a shame..All they seem to do is raise the price of cigarettes ..that does not solve the health problem..just makes somebody more money...
thanks for the info
HelpfulHannah your friend in Philadelphia
I can see why the tobacco companies would support this bill. They get to probably make a cheaper product and then sell twice as much. What a deal if you can get it!