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Diana DeGette: “The burden is on the cigarette companies to demonstrate that these products meet the FDA's health standards.”

On the recordSeptember 24, 2019
The burden is on the cigarette companies to demonstrate that these products meet the FDA's health standards.
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Diana DeGette
Democratic · Colorado

Editor's note · Context

DeGette emphasizes the responsibility of cigarette manufacturers regarding health standards.

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