We must eliminate flavors, prohibit online sales that make it easy for kids to buy e-cigarettes.
Frank Pallone
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Frank Joseph Pallone is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 6th congressional district since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, Pallone has been a prominent advocate for health care reform, environmental protection, and consumer rights. He has played a key role in shaping legislation related to public health and climate change, often speaking out against policies he views as detrimental to these areas.
More than one in four high school students say they have used e-cigarettes in the past 30 days.
I am also very frustrated by the fact that e-cigarette usage has reached epidemic proportions in recent years among kids.
H.R. 3 contemplates the use of, and I quote, 'average international market price, or AIM price, to serve as a negotiation boundary for the Secretary.'
I think it is unfortunate that you were forced to pursue the Speaker's strategy and not let our productive, bipartisan discussions continue.
We wanted and still want to work with you on addressing this issue for the American people.
It is time for Congress to take bold and decisive action to reduce prescription drug prices for all Americans.
The burden is on e-cigarette companies to demonstrate that these products meet FDA's health standard.
I really do hope the United States is as smart as these other countries and as smart as I am.
Now, I know Dr. Burgess said we are pushing this but, you know, Dr. Burgess, we are having a hearing today, and if the Republicans want to work with us on this proposal, they can.





