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The more things stay the same: Senate Democratic, Republican leaders re-elected

By Josh Israel

Both parties in the U.S. Senate voted today to preserve the status quo in leadership, keeping Harry Reid and Mitch McConnell at the helm. As

Excerpts from this story referencing "tobacco":

"… eir parties’ agendas have ties to powerful business interests, including tobacco, telecommunications, and banking.The Senate Democratic Caucus unanimously …"

"… rogram for the financial sector.And both men have received hefty sums from tobacco behemoth Altria, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes, Skoal smokeless tobacco …"

"… tobacco behemoth Altria, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes, Skoal smokeless tobacco, and Black & Mild cigars. Altria backed the Family Smoking Prevention …"

"… ponsored in the Senate. The bill, which gave the FDA the power to regulate tobacco products, was opposed by other tobacco companies who claimed Altria suppor …"

FDA cigarette study casts doubt on whether new warning labels would help smokers quit

By Kimberly Leonard

Research casts doubts on whether new warning labels will help smokers quit

Excerpts from this story referencing "Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act":

"… t actually be negligible.The required new warnings are an outgrowth of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act of 2009. When the label requirement is fully implemented in September 2012 …"

E-cigarette maker fires up lobbying efforts

By Reity O'Brien

Manufacturers of smoking alternative faces new government scrutiny.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act":

"… “FDA administration of P.L. 111-31,” a tobacco control law, and “the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act,” offering no additional details. But the leading e-cigarette manufactu …"