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• Latest Action: May 20, 2009 Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

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• Committee Assignment: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

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• American College of Occupational & Environmental Medicine

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• American Dental Association

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• Academy of General Dentistry

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• Alliance of the American Dental Association

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• American Academy of Periodontology

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• American Association for Dental Research

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• American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

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• American Association of Public Health Dentistry

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• American Dental Education Association

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• American Dental Hygienists’ Association

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• American Student Dental Association

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• Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors

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• Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum

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• Lung Cancer Alliance

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• American Public Health Association

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• American Cancer Society

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• American Society of Clinical Oncology

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• Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism

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• LiveStrong: The Lance Amstrong Foundation

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• Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

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• American Heart Association

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• American Lung Association

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• Children's Cause for Cancer Advocacy

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• The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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• American College of Cardiology

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Most-commented sections of the bill text

• (46) If manufacturers state or imply in communications directed to consumers through the media or through a label, labeling, or advertising, that a tobacco product is approved or inspected by the Food and Drug Administration or complies with Food and Drug Administration standards, consumers are likely to be confused and misled. Depending upon the particular language used and its context, such a statement could result in consumers being misled into believing that the product is endorsed by the Food and Drug Administration for use or in consumers being misled about the harmfulness of the product because of such regulation, inspection, approval, or compliance. (2 comments, Link )

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  specifically, this section of the legislation: "(46) If manufacturers state or imply in communications directed to consumers through the media or through a label, labeling, or advertising, that a tobacco product is approved or inspected by the Food and Drug Administration or complies with Food and Drug Administration standards, consumers are likely to be confused and misled. Depending upon the particular language used and its context, such a statement could result in consumers being misled into believing that the product is endorsed by the Food and Drug Administration for use or in consumers being misled about the harmfulness of the product because of such regulation, inspection, approval, or compliance.",
• (5) Tobacco advertising and marketing contribute significantly to the use of nicotine-containing tobacco products by adolescents. (2 comments, Link )

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• ‘(1) if its labeling is false or misleading in any particular; (2 comments, Link )

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  specifically, this section of the legislation: "‘(1) if its labeling is false or misleading in any particular;",
• (12) It is in the public interest for Congress to enact legislation that provides the Food and Drug Administration with the authority to regulate tobacco products and the advertising and promotion of such products. The benefits to the American people from enacting such legislation would be significant in human and economic terms. (2 comments, Link )

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  specifically, this section of the legislation: "(12) It is in the public interest for Congress to enact legislation that provides the Food and Drug Administration with the authority to regulate tobacco products and the advertising and promotion of such products. The benefits to the American people from enacting such legislation would be significant in human and economic terms.",
• ‘(A) its advertising is false or misleading in any particular; or (2 comments, Link )

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Highest Rated User Comments

• On June 11, 2009, by EmilysDad729 - As a smoker, Xamont, the nicotine must have attacked your brain cells. This country was NOT founded on tobacco. What sheer lunacy. This country was founded on religious freedom - freedom from the King's religion. The savings on healthcare costs alone will MORE than cover any tax revenues. HOORAY for the 79 senators who voted for this law. Finally, the victims of tobacco addists - many of whom are non-smokers whose lives have been cut short by secondhand smoke - have had their day. What happens when people finally come to grips with their addictions to tobacco/nicotine? This nation will return to a healthy state. And maybe your braincells will regenerate so that they won't make such silly arguments for a lethal addiction and the biggest killer in this country.

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  As noted by EmilysDad729, a user on OpenCongress.org, on June 11, 2009, "As a smoker, Xamont, the nicotine must have attacked your brain cells. This country was NOT founded on tobacco. What sheer lunacy. This country was founded on religious freedom - freedom from the King's religion. The savings on healthcare costs alone will MORE than cover any tax revenues. HOORAY for the 79 senators who voted for this law. Finally, the victims of tobacco addists - many of whom are non-smokers whose lives have been cut short by secondhand smoke - have had their day. What happens when people finally come to grips with their addictions to tobacco/nicotine? This nation will return to a healthy state. And maybe your braincells will regenerate so that they won't make such silly arguments for a lethal addiction and the biggest killer in this country."
• On May 20, 2009, by Xamont - As a smoker, I obviously have a bias. But let's remember, this country was founded on tobacco. I don't understand how the Federal and State governments can so highly tax something. What I mean is you have all this iniative to tax, or abolish smoking in the public places. What happens is people end up quiting the habit. When people quit, the taxes aren't being imposed, and the government doesn't get its precious SCHIP money! Then where would the underprivileged kids be? The tax would then move to something everyone pays for, like toilet paper or toothpaste (i hope everyone uses these). The problem is people who don't like smoking say "tax it", well if your goal is to get everyone to quit, why would you rely on the tax money it brings in? Doesn't make sense!

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  As noted by Xamont, a user on OpenCongress.org, on May 20, 2009, "As a smoker, I obviously have a bias. But let's remember, this country was founded on tobacco. I don't understand how the Federal and State governments can so highly tax something. What I mean is you have all this iniative to tax, or abolish smoking in the public places. What happens is people end up quiting the habit. When people quit, the taxes aren't being imposed, and the government doesn't get its precious SCHIP money! Then where would the underprivileged kids be? The tax would then move to something everyone pays for, like toilet paper or toothpaste (i hope everyone uses these). The problem is people who don't like smoking say "tax it", well if your goal is to get everyone to quit, why would you rely on the tax money it brings in? Doesn't make sense!"
• On June 12, 2009, by cardinalred - The site from the CBO will highlight the revenue and costs of implementing this bill. NET IMPACT FROM CHANGES IN DIRECT SPENDING AND REVENUES Estimated Deficit Impact 13 27 36 50 67 87 110 137 167 200 891 (budget deficits from 2010-2019 by year and total in millions) http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/102xx/doc10254/s982.pdf

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  As noted by cardinalred, a user on OpenCongress.org, on June 12, 2009, "The site from the CBO will highlight the revenue and costs of implementing this bill. NET IMPACT FROM CHANGES IN DIRECT SPENDING AND REVENUES Estimated Deficit Impact 13 27 36 50 67 87 110 137 167 200 891 (budget deficits from 2010-2019 by year and total in millions) http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/102xx/doc10254/s982.pdf "

Highly Rated Blog Articles

• S.982: Detaining Terrorists to Secure America Act ... - OpenCongress - May 11, 2011 by opencongress.org - S.982 - Detaining Terrorists to Secure America Act of 2011. A bill to reaffirm the authority of the Department of Defense to maintain United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as a location for the detention of ... -

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• Armed forces and national security - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress - October 02, 2010 by opencongress.org - S.982 - Detaining Terrorists to Secure America Act of 2011. A bill to reaffirm the authority of the Department of Defense to maintain United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as a location for. ... OpenCongress syndication panels allow you to dis

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• Christian Action League » Articles » Landmark Smoking Law Now ... - September 21, 2010 by Christian Action League - On June 11, 2009, the U.S. Senate voted 79-17 to approve the bill, H.R. 1256/S. 982. On June 12, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 307 to 97 to approve the identical bill. The Christian Action League of North Carolina played ...

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• Your Opinion: Speak up on tobacco regulation - May 21, 2009 by Tifton Gazette - ...in the upcoming weeks by the HELP Senate Committee. Georgia’s Sen. Johnny Isakson serves on this committee; the bill number is (S.982). As a caregiver and cancer survivor I urge everyone to let their voices be heard. Please call Washington and let you

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  As noted by Tifton Gazette on May 21, 2009, "...in the upcoming weeks by the HELP Senate Committee. Georgia’s Sen. Johnny Isakson serves on this committee; the bill number is (S.982). As a caregiver and cancer survivor I urge everyone to let their voices be heard. Please call Washington and let you" (http://www.tiftongazette.com/opinion/local_story_142231304.html)
• Sen. Jeff Bingaman Votes to Protect America's Kids From Tobacco - May 20, 2009 by PR Newswire (press release) - Senator Bingaman is also a co-sponsor of the legislation, S. 982. Thanks to Senator Bingaman's leadership, we are a critical step closer to enacting this ...

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  As noted by PR Newswire (press release) on May 20, 2009, "Senator Bingaman is also a co-sponsor of the legislation, S. 982. Thanks to Senator Bingaman's leadership, we are a critical step closer to enacting this ..." (http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/05-21-2009/0005031095&EDATE=)
• Pro Legalization Group Hails Victory For Medical Marijuana - May 20, 2009 by Opposing Views - Coburn (R-OK) intended to add a medical marijuana amendment to S. 982, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. Frustrated by the Obama ...

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  As noted by Opposing Views on May 20, 2009, "Coburn (R-OK) intended to add a medical marijuana amendment to S. 982, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. Frustrated by the Obama ..." (http://www.opposingviews.com/articles/opinion-pro-legalization-group-hails-victory-for-medical-marijuana-r-1242922794)