U.S. Supreme Court Allows Consumers to Continue to Hold Big Tobacco Accountable for Fraudulent Labeling of Cigarettes
WASHINGTON, DC -- December 15, 2008 -- The U.S.
Control de tabaco Press Releases
Cancer Community Applauds Federal Trade Commission Decision That Keeps Big Tobacco Accountable to Consumers
Big Tobacco won’t be able to argue that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sanctions the industry’s deception of consumers any longer, as the agency today rescinded its 40-year-old policy on labeling of supposed reduced-risk products.
Government Lawsuit Against Big Tobacco Should Include Broadest Possible Remedies
WASHINGTON, DC -- October 14, 2008 -- The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia heard oral arguments today in the federal government’s landmark racketeering lawsuit against the tobacco industry, The United States of America v. Philip Morris USA, Inc.
U.S. Supreme Court Should Expose Big Tobacco 's Fraudulent Labeling of Cigarettes
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- October 6, 2008 -- The U.S.
House Votes to Give FDA Authority to Regulate Tobacco Products
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- July 30, 2008 -- The public health community is celebrating today following an historic vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to give the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) broad authority to regulate the production and marketing of tobacco products.
Cancer Community Calls for Passage of Historic Legislation to Give FDA Authority to Regulate Tobacco Products
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- July 30, 2008 -- Members of the U.S.
Federal Trade Commission Proposal Would Reinforce That Big Tobacco Can be Held Accountable for Misleading Consumers
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- July 8, 2008 -- Big Tobacco won’t be able to argue that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sanctions the industry’s deception of consumers if the agency rescinds its 40-year-old policy on labeling of supposed reduced-risk products.
Massachusetts Lawmakers Approve $1.00 Cigarette Tax Increase Making the State's Excise Tax Third Highest in the Nation
BOSTON, M.A. -- July 1, 2008 -- Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick signed into law today a bill increasing the state’s cigarette tax by $1.00, raising the total state cigarette tax from $1.51 to $2.51 per pack.
American Cancer Society Applauds D.C. Council's Vote to Double the Cigarette Tax
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- May 14, 2008 -- The District of Columbia Council has joined the growing number of states that are increasing their tobacco taxes as a way to discourage children and adults from smoking by doubling the District’s cigarette tax to $2 per pack.
Iowa Becomes 29th State to Enact Smoke-Free Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- April 15, 2008 -- Iowa Governor Chet Culver today signed the Smokefree Air Act (HF 2212), comprehensive legislation that will eliminate smoking in non-hospitality workplaces, bars and restaurants throughout the state. The statewide law will take effect July 1, 2008.