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Richard Blumenthal: “There is no way, in my view, that the FDA can approve this product in good conscience, given its deceptive marketing…”

On the recordAugust 2, 2021
There is no way, in my view, that the FDA can approve this product in good conscience, given its deceptive marketing practices and its pitches and promotions to children.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal argues against FDA approval of Juul due to its marketing to children.

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