Henry Waxman: “Last month, I joined with my colleagues Representatives Eshoo and DeGette to call for a hearing on Lifeline.”

I think of how Henry Waxman showed America the true face of the tobacco industry, exposing decades of deceit.

No one should be secure while he violates the Constitution and the laws.

I hope this committee will initiate a detailed investigation examining this network of front groups and trade associations, determine who funds them and expose how they coordinate with industry.

Sadly, this deadly habit begins with our kids. In many cases they become hooked quickly and develop a lifelong addiction that is nearly impossible to break.