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Rep. Waxman and Rep. Tom Coburn (R-OK) introduce bipartisan reauthorizing legislation. Click here for more details.

Appropriations Riders Would Block DOJ´s Suit Against Tobacco Industry

Hidden riders in VA-HUD and Commerce-State-Justice Appropriations bills would effectively give the tobacco industry immunity from federal liability -- despite the tobacco companies´ decades of deceit about the dangers of smoking. Click here to review letters by Rep. Waxman, Philip Morris documents, fact sheets, and other information.

Bill Provision to Track Funds to DOD Could Cripple DOJ´s Suit as well

Read Rep. Waxman´s June 7th statement on the House floor.

Rep. Waxman Introduces Legislation on Tobacco

Review Rep. Waxman´s statement, the bill summary, and the texts of the legislation on FDA regulation and smoking prevention.

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