Open Congress : News Articles for H.R.1256 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act

Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act targets kids and use

2010-08-23T20:00:00Z

... essentially change the way the United States regulates tobacco, President Obama signed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (HR 1256). ...

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FDA Mulling Ban on Menthol Cigarettes

2010-08-17T20:00:00Z

... JD, general counsel, American Legacy Foundation, Washington, DC; HR 1256: Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act; National Cancer Institute, ...

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FDA attempts to douse industry efforts to market tobacco to kids with smoking ...

2010-06-24T20:00:00Z

... finally went into effect Tuesday, June 22, 2010, as part of the larger law, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (FSPTCA), or HR 1256. ...

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2010-03-20T20:00:00Z

Beginning on June 22, 2010, the FDA will begin enforcing the new anti-tobacco rule--HR 1256. We (that is, all US citizens) need to make sure that every ...

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Congress Has Used Ping-Pong Strategy Many Times Before

2010-01-04T19:00:00Z

... and rarely did such a maneuver engender howls of protest. * HR 1256, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - signed into law on June...

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College now in compliance with state smoking law

2009-09-15T20:00:00Z

The Senate overwhelmingly approved HR 1256 by a vote of 79 to 17. As of Sept. 22 it will allow the FDA to not only regulate ingredients used in tobacco ...

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Budget office predicts hiring reforms would cost $40 million

2009-08-26T20:00:00Z

The provision was tucked in a larger bill, HR 1256, which gave the Food and Drug Administration the power to regulate the tobacco industry. ...

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TSP reforms boost enrollment

2009-08-17T20:00:00Z

The TSP moved to implement automatic contributions after legislation passed in June (HR 1256) to modify certain plan programs. Gregory Long, TSP's executive ...

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Congress taking steps to protect people from tobacco

2009-06-24T20:00:00Z

As a co-sponsor of the Family, Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, HR 1256, I believe that this is one of the most important public health steps we ...

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2009-06-22T20:00:00Z

By admin - Posted on June 23rd, 2009 Today, President Obama signed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (HR 1256) marking a historic day in ...

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2009-06-22T20:00:00Z

By admin - Posted on June 23rd, 2009 Today, President Obama signed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (HR 1256) marking a historic day in ...

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2009-06-22T20:00:00Z

By admin - Posted on June 23rd, 2009 Today, President Obama signed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (HR 1256) marking a historic day in ...

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2009-06-22T20:00:00Z

By admin - Posted on June 23rd, 2009 Today, President Obama signed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (HR 1256) marking a historic day in ...

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2009-06-22T20:00:00Z

By admin - Posted on June 23rd, 2009 Today, President Obama signed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (HR 1256) marking a historic day in ...

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How they voted in Washington

2009-06-20T20:00:00Z

REGULATING TOBACCO PRODUCTS: The House approved the Senate amendment to the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (HR 1256) to authorize the ...

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Cost of CSRS retirement fix pegged at $40 million over 10 years

2009-06-18T20:00:00Z

The language for both of the provisions CBO evaluated was in an amendment offered to the tobacco regulation bill (HR 1256), but was stripped out by the ...

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News Briefs: Government Updates

2009-06-18T20:00:00Z

The measure, HR 1256, (at the THOMAS Web site, type "HR 1256" in the search box after selecting "Bill Number") allows the FDA to regulate nicotine levels ...

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US House Of Representatives Sends Bill Granting The US FDA ...

2009-06-15T20:00:00Z

Today in Washington, the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to adopt the Senate-passed version of HR 1256, the Family Smoking Prevention and ...

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2009-06-15T20:00:00Z

Today in Washington, the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to adopt the Senate-passed version of HR 1256, the Family Smoking Prevention and ...

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2009-06-15T20:00:00Z

Buried deep in HR 1256 â€” the very last provision, in fact â€” is a section that would extend the allowance through the end of fiscal 2017, while continuing to ...

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2009-06-15T20:00:00Z

Buried deep in HR 1256 â€” the very last provision, in fact â€” is a section that would extend the allowance through the end of fiscal 2017, while continuing to ...

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2009-06-15T20:00:00Z

Buried deep in HR 1256 â€” the very last provision, in fact â€” is a section that would extend the allowance through the end of fiscal 2017, while continuing to ...

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Retirement savings plan reforms could unfold rapidly

2009-06-15T20:00:00Z

The board is preparing agencies to implement a provision in broader tobacco legislation (HR 1256) that would make new hires immediately eligible for an ...

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2009-06-15T20:00:00Z

Buried deep in HR 1256 â€” the very last provision, in fact â€” is a section that would extend the allowance through the end of fiscal 2017, while continuing to ...

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2009-06-15T20:00:00Z

Today in Washington, the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to adopt the Senate-passed version of HR 1256, the Family Smoking Prevention and ...

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NY-Sen: Gillibrand Votes For Anti-Tobacco Measure, Introduces ...

2009-06-14T20:00:00Z

Gillibrand voted for HR 1256 - the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - which will allow the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate ...

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Roll Call: House, Senate OK regulation for tobacco products

2009-06-13T20:00:00Z

TOBACCO REGULATION: Voting 307 for and 97 against, the House on June 12 gave final congressional approval to a bill (HR 1256) launching Food and Drug ...

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Area Votes in Congress

2009-06-13T20:00:00Z

Voting 307-97, the House gave final congressional approval to a bill (HR 1256) launching FDA regulation of tobacco products, with the cost to be paid by ...

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HOW THEY VOTED

2009-06-13T20:00:00Z

A yes vote was to send HR 1256 to the president. Voting for the measure: Castor; voting against: Mack, Rooney; not voting: Buchanan. ...

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House, Senate approve federal regulation for tobacco products

2009-06-12T20:00:00Z

TOBACCO REGULATION: Voting 307 for and 97 against, the House on June 12 gave final congressional approval to a bill (HR 1256) launching Food and Drug ...

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2009-06-12T20:00:00Z

TOBACCO REGULATION: Voting 307 for and 97 against, the House on June 12 gave final congressional approval to a bill (HR 1256) launching Food and Drug ...

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Historic anti-smoking bill approved

2009-06-12T20:00:00Z

... the lowest state sales tax on cigarettes in the country. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) (The Associated Press) Congress: www.thomas.loc.gov The bill is HR 1256.

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Five "One Minutes" Per Side

2009-06-11T20:00:00Z

Senate Amendment to HR 1256 - Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Rep. Waxman â€“ Energy and Commerce) (Subject to a Rule) We're in town for ...

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Approved tobacco bill includes upgrades to Thrift Savings Plan

2009-06-11T20:00:00Z

The bill â€” HR 1256, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act â€” puts the Food and Drug Administration in charge of regulating tobacco and ...

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2009-06-11T20:00:00Z

By Alex M. Parker aparker@govexec.com June 12, 2009 The House quickly passed in a 307-97 vote the Senate's version of HR 1256 on Friday -- ending hopes that ...

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2009-06-11T20:00:00Z

... agreed to a Senate amendment on â€œThe Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.â€* The bill, HR 1256, is now set to go before President Obama. ...

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2009-06-11T20:00:00Z

... agreed to a Senate amendment on â€œThe Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.â€* The bill, HR 1256, is now set to go before President Obama. ...

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Clay applauds landmark legislation to regulate tobacco

2009-06-11T20:00:00Z

Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay applauded today's overwhelming bipartisan support for HR 1256, The Family Smoking Prevention & Tobacco Control Act, ...

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2009-06-11T20:00:00Z

... agreed to a Senate amendment on â€œThe Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.â€* The bill, HR 1256, is now set to go before President Obama. ...

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House Sends Tobacco Regulation Bill to President Obama

2009-06-11T20:00:00Z

The 307-97 vote to concur in the Senate's amendments sent the bill ( HR 1256 ) to President Obama, who has said he will sign it. ...

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Today on the Hill

2009-06-11T20:00:00Z

The House will vote on the Senate amendment to HR 1256, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. House Appropriations (9 am): Meets to markup ...

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FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2009

2009-06-11T20:00:00Z

Senate Amendment to HR 1256 - Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Rep. Waxman â€“ Energy and Commerce) (Subject to a Rule) We're in town for ...

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Tobacco bill heads to Obama without sick leave fix

2009-06-11T20:00:00Z

By Alex M. Parker aparker@govexec.com June 12, 2009 The House quickly passed in a 307-97 vote the Senate's version of HR 1256 on Friday -- ending hopes that ...

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Senate kills amendment for FERS sick leave credit

2009-06-10T20:00:00Z

â€œWe are very discouraged that the Senate failed to reach an agreement on this proposed amendment to HR 1256, which would have provided federal employees and ...

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Altria Group Supports Senate Approval of Tobacco Industry Regulation

2009-06-10T20:00:00Z

We thus encourage the House to adopt HR 1256, and to send it to the President for his approval." ALCS Media Relations 804-484-8897 Copyright Business Wire ...

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Altria Group Supports Senate Approval of Tobacco Industry Regulation

2009-06-10T20:00:00Z

... others to provide federal regulation of tobacco products. We thus encourage the House to adopt HR 1256, and to send it to the President for his approval.â€*

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Today on the Hill

2009-06-10T20:00:00Z

The Senate convenes at 10:00 am ET and will will resume consideration of HR 1256, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. A vote on the ...

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Sick leave fix is not likely to reappear in tobacco bill

2009-06-10T20:00:00Z

But some supporters of HR 1256 said they hoped Congress would reconsider the sick leave fix in addition to other federal pay and benefits measures left out ...

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Kennedy tobacco bill about to pass

2009-06-09T20:00:00Z

Public health experts overwhelmingly believe that passage of HR 1256 is the most important action Congress can take to protect children from this deadly ...

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2009-06-09T20:00:00Z

Public health experts overwhelmingly believe that passage of HR 1256 is the most important action Congress can take to protect children from this deadly ...

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2009-06-09T20:00:00Z

Public health experts overwhelmingly believe that passage of HR 1256 is the most important action Congress can take to protect children from this deadly ...

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2009-06-09T20:00:00Z

Public health experts overwhelmingly believe that passage of HR 1256 is the most important action Congress can take to protect children from this deadly ...

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Bill advances with TSP reforms, but not sick leave fix

2009-06-09T20:00:00Z

In a 67-30 vote to end legislative debate, lawmakers moved HR 1256 forward, but without an amendment that would have enabled federal workers in the Federal ...

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Today on the Hill

2009-06-09T20:00:00Z

The Senate convenes at 9:30 am ET and will resume consideration of HR 1256, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. A cloture vote is ...

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2009-06-09T20:00:00Z

Public health experts overwhelmingly believe that passage of HR 1256 is the most important action Congress can take to protect children from this deadly ...

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Today on the Hill

2009-06-08T20:00:00Z

The Senate convenes at 10:00 am ET to resume consideration of HR 1256, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. The Senate will recess from ...

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Filibuster Threatened Over Detainee Photos

2009-06-08T20:00:00Z

22, 2009 â€” to the tobacco regulation bill ( HR 1256 ) now on the Senate floor. Lieberman said he and Graham would vote against cloture on the tobacco ...

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Tobacco Regulation

2009-06-08T20:00:00Z

If the Food and Drug Administration is to be given control of ingredients in tobacco products through proposed HR 1256, the expectation is that we will see ...

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House Poised to Vote on 'Cash for Clunkers' Proposal

2009-06-08T20:00:00Z

... includes changes contained in a measure that Stabenow offered June 3 as an amendment to a tobacco regulation bill ( HR 1256 ) now on the Senate floor. ...

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Reid Plans on Tourism Time Before Summer Vacation

2009-06-08T20:00:00Z

Two appropriations bills are competing for floor time in June, after the Senate completes tobacco legislation ( HR 1256 ). Reid warned of votes Monday ...

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Burr, Hagan battle against odds for tobacco

2009-06-08T20:00:00Z

That measure, HR 1256: Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, is expected to get a final nod from the Senate this week. ...

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Bill gives FDA controls over tobacco advances

2009-06-07T20:00:00Z

... about $100 billion a year, to the overall drive to improve the health care system. ___. The bill is HR 1256. On the Net: Congress: thomas.loc.gov.

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The week in Congress: Preemption is awful, except...

2009-06-07T20:00:00Z

The major legislation in Congress this week with sweeping implications for business and the litigation crowd is HR 1256, the Family Smoking Prevention and ...

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2009-06-07T20:00:00Z

The major legislation with sweeping implications for business and the litigation crowd in Congress is this week is HR 1256, the Family Smoking Prevention ...

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HOW THEY VOTED

2009-06-06T20:00:00Z

A yes vote was to advance a bill (HR 1256) empowering the Food and Drug Administration to ban certain cigarette chemicals and restrain tobacco advertising. ...

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With Obama's Support, Congress Speeds Ahead on Car Trade-In Plan

2009-06-05T20:00:00Z

Debbie Stabenow , D-Mich., may also introduce identical legislation in the Senate this week as an amendment to a tobacco regulation bill ( HR 1256 ). ...

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Burr Isn't Blowing Smoke Over 2010 Race

2009-06-04T20:00:00Z

His role as the lead opponent of the FDA tobacco bill (HR 1256) may give Burr a chance to address what may be his biggest political problem back home. ...

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With Obama's Support, Congress Speeds Ahead on Car Trade-In Plan

2009-06-04T20:00:00Z

Debbie Stabenow , D-Mich., may also introduce identical legislation in the Senate this week as an amendment to a tobacco regulation bill ( HR 1256 ). ...

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North Carolina's Burr Isn't Blowing Smoke Over 2010 Race

2009-06-03T20:00:00Z

His role as the lead opponent of the FDA tobacco bill (HR 1256) may give Burr a chance to address what may be his biggest political problem back home. ...

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'One of the Worst Public Health Laws Ever Conceived'

2009-06-03T20:00:00Z

The same hostility to harm reduction infuses HR 1256's provisions on marketing....The most important informationâ€”about the product's risks and why it might ...

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Today on the Hill

2009-06-03T20:00:00Z

...Senate convenes at 9:30 a.m. ET and will resume consideration of H.R.1256, the Family smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. Roll call votes are expected throughout the day. The House meets at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. Floor debate today

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Today on the Hill

2009-06-02T20:00:00Z

...Senate convenes at 9:30 a.m. ET. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.1256, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, post-cloture. The House meets at 10:00 a.m. for legislative bu

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Smoking Hot Bill

2009-06-02T20:00:00Z

The good-if-you're-a-fed bill is the House-passed HR 1256. It has a laundry list of money-in-the-bank improvements for current and former feds, for military ...

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Price Controls on Medicines Not the Answer

2009-06-02T20:00:00Z

This amendment to HR 1256, the â€œFamily Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act,â€* would endanger every American (especially seniors), cripple research and ...

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Senate considers bill affecting federal retirement

2009-06-01T20:00:00Z

The Senate voted 86-11 on Tuesday to begin debate on HR 1256, legislation enabling the Food and Drug Administration to regulate tobacco products. ...

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Today on the Hill

2009-06-01T20:00:00Z

...of the Environmental Protection Agency, and a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.1256, FDA Regulation The House is in session and meets at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes on 17 suspended bills are sc

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House and Senate Lawmakers Face Ambitious Agenda

2009-05-31T20:00:00Z

Action also is expected on the conference report for legislation giving the Food and Drug Administration power to regulate tobacco ( HR 1256 ). ...

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Senate HELP Committee Approves Bill That Would Allow FDA To ...

2009-05-21T20:00:00Z

Similar legislation in the House (HR 1256) was approved in April; it does not include changes to tobacco products' warning labels ( CongressDaily , 5/21). ...

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Senate HELP Committee Approves Bill That Would Allow FDA To ...

2009-05-20T20:00:00Z

Similar legislation in the House (HR 1256) was approved in April; it does not include changes to tobacco products' warning labels ( CongressDaily , 5/21).

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TSP to debut Web site makeover in the fall

2009-05-17T20:00:00Z

Lawmakers still are considering legislation (HR 1256) that would create a Roth retirement account option in the plan, and give the board the authority to ...

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'Game-changing' Roth option for TSP clears House

2009-05-06T20:00:00Z

All three are included in HR 1256, which has been passed by the House and is expected to move quickly through the Senate. However, it is unclear whether the ...

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Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Honors Chairman Henry Waxman for ...

2009-05-05T20:00:00Z

Waxman introduced and shepherded HR 1256, the Family Smoking Tobacco Control and Prevention Act, through the House of Representatives. ...

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TSP board endorses Roth IRA option for enrollees

2009-04-20T20:00:00Z

The House passed legislation (HR 1256) on April 2 that contained provisions that would create a Roth IRA account option for TSP participants and a mutual ...

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Is Cigarette Control Turning Citizens into Criminals?

2009-04-19T20:00:00Z

... in favor with a strong bipartisan majority for the second time since last July to pass the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (HR 1256). ...

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2009-04-19T20:00:00Z

HR 1256 is a virtual treasure trove of goodies for federal employees, especially FERS folks. In an earlier article, I addressed the provision of the bill ...

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TSP board endorses retirement option for enrollees

2009-04-19T20:00:00Z

The House passed legislation (HR 1256) on April 2 that contained provisions that would create a Roth IRA account option for TSP participants and a mutual ...

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â€˜Is Cigarette Control Turning Citizens into Criminals?â€˜

2009-04-18T20:00:00Z

... in favor with a strong bipartisan majority for the second time since last July to pass the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (HR 1256). ...

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2009-04-18T20:00:00Z

... in favor with a strong bipartisan majority for the second time since last July to pass the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (HR 1256). ...

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News Briefs: Government Updates

2009-04-14T20:00:00Z

The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, HR 1256, (at the THOMAS Web site, type "HR 1256" in the search box after selecting "Bill Number") ...

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Federal Employee Retirement Reforms Pass House

2009-04-13T20:00:00Z

The rule for consideration of HR 1256, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, also on the House floor today, provides that, upon that billÂ´s ...

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TURNING CITIZENS INTO CRIMINALS

2009-04-09T20:00:00Z

... in favor with a strong bipartisan majority for the second time since last July to pass the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (HR 1256). ...

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Retirement Plans

2009-04-08T20:00:00Z

Q: How does HR 1804 relate to HR 1256, Rep. Henry Waxman's tobacco bill? A: House Energy and Commerce Chairman Waxman's tobacco regulation legislation ...

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Congressional Rollcall

2009-04-06T20:00:00Z

FEDERAL TOBACCO REGULATION: Voting 298 for and 112 against, the House on April 2 sent the Senate a bill (HR 1256) to begin federal regulation of tobacco ...

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Area Votes in Congress

2009-04-04T20:00:00Z

Voting 298-112, the House on Thursday sent the Senate a bill (HR 1256) to begin federal regulation of tobacco products. The bill empowers the Food and Drug ...

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How your US lawmaker voted

2009-04-04T20:00:00Z

By Thomas Voting Reports By a vote of 298-112, the House on Thursday sent the Senate a bill (HR 1256) to begin federal regulation of tobacco products. ...

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Roll call: House approves legislation to begin federal regulation ...

2009-04-03T20:00:00Z

By Thomas Voting Reports FEDERAL TOBACCO REGULATION: Voting 298 for and 112 against, the House on April 2 sent the Senate a bill (HR 1256) to begin federal ...

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Tobacco Billâ€™s Senate Outlook Is Good

2009-04-02T20:00:00Z

Senate supporters said in interviews that the legislation ( HR 1256 ) would overcome opposition from critics such as Richard M. Burr , RN. ...

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Committee Blows Down House's Smoking Lounges

2009-04-02T20:00:00Z

House aides noted that it was no coincidence that the committee made its decision on the same day the House voted, 298-112, to pass legislation ( HR 1256 ...

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US House of Representatives Again Votes with a Strong Bipartisan ...

2009-04-01T20:00:00Z

... in favor with a strong bipartisan majority for the second time since last July to pass the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (HR 1256). ...

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US House of Representatives Again Votes with a Strong Bipartisan ...

2009-04-01T20:00:00Z

... in favor with a strong bipartisan majority for the second time since last July to pass the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (HR 1256). ...

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MedIndia

2009-04-01T20:00:00Z

I also have concerns with the negative impact HR 1256 would have upon tobacco manufacturers and their employees, retailers, and wholesalers. ...

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Boston Globe

2009-04-01T20:00:00Z

I also have concerns with the negative impact HR 1256 would have upon tobacco manufacturers and their employees, retailers, and wholesalers. ...

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HispanicBusiness.com

2009-04-01T20:00:00Z

I also have concerns with the negative impact HR 1256 would have upon tobacco manufacturers and their employees, retailers, and wholesalers. ...

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FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2009

2009-04-01T20:00:00Z

Complete Consideration of HR 1256 - Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Rep. Waxman â€“ Energy and Commerce) Complete Consideration of H.Con. ...

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Huffs and No Puffs: Committee Blows Down Houseâ€™s Smoking Lounges

2009-04-01T20:00:00Z

... to pass legislation ( HR 1256 ) to grant the Food and Drug Administration the power to regulate the production and marketing of tobacco products. ...

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MiamiHerald.com

2009-04-01T20:00:00Z

I also have concerns with the negative impact HR 1256 would have upon tobacco manufacturers and their employees, retailers, and wholesalers. ...

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House votes to give the FDA the authority to regulate tobacco as ...

2009-03-31T20:00:00Z

The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (HR 1256) gives the FDA the authority to regulate tobacco products by limiting tobacco advertising, ...

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Proposal would benefit retirees

2009-03-27T20:00:00Z

The bill (HR 1256) that was floating around in a House panel and contained important federal retirement and Thrift Savings Plan provisions has now been ...

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CQ's Armstrong Discusses Proposed Public Health Plan Option; New ...

2009-03-23T20:00:00Z

Armstrong also discusses a bill (HR 1256) approved by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee last week that would grant FDA authority to ...

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On my mother's behalf

2009-03-20T20:00:00Z

Henry Waxman has introduced a bill (HR 1256) giving the food and Drug Administration the ability to regulate tobacco.â€* It goes on to say what an awful idea ...

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Legislation modifying federal retirement rules advances

2009-03-17T20:00:00Z

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee adopted an amendment to tobacco legislation (HR 1256) that would grant employees under the Civil Service ...

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House committee OKâ€™s Roth option for TSP

2009-03-17T20:00:00Z

Title IV of HR 1256, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, originally would have automatically enrolled new service members in TSP. ...

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US Congress Reignites push to regulate cigarettes

2009-03-15T20:00:00Z

One such bill is HR 1256 known as the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act which may have found an ally in President Obama who has been upfront ...

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FERS Flu Cure Puffing Along

2009-03-14T20:00:00Z

The new FERS flu bill, HR 1256, is again wrapped inside a larger package that would give the FDA more oversight over tobacco. The bill passed the Energy and ...

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FedSmith.com

2009-03-12T20:00:00Z

They are all in the same bill that in the House of Representatives entitled the "Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act." (HR 1256) The purpose ...

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Federal Times

2009-03-09T20:00:00Z

Buyerâ€™s criticism is aimed at HR 1256, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. It requires all government workers to automatically be ...

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Visit Bulgaria

2009-03-03T19:00:00Z

The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (HR 1256) is nearly identical to a bill the House passed by a wide margin last summer. ...

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