On the recordApril 7, 2014
The 2009 Tobacco Control Act was historic in saving legislation representing the first time the FDA was granted the authority to regulate tobacco products.
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congress.govJoe Pitts: “The 2009 Tobacco Control Act was historic in saving legislation representing the first time the FDA was granted the…”
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Pitts highlights the significance of the Tobacco Control Act and FDA's regulatory power.
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