FDA Puts Tobacco Interests Over Kids; E-Cigarette Flavor Guidance Won’t Address Growing Youth Epidemic
Washington, D.C. – January 2, 2020 – The U.S.
Tobacco Control Press Releases
Leading Health Organization Reacts to D.C. Council E-Cigarette Proposals
Today, the D.C. City Council held a hearing on three separate pieces of legislation designed to regulate the sale and use of flavored e-cigarettes. The following statement can be attributed to Jocelyn Collins, D.C. director of government relations for ACS CAN...
Gov. Northam’s Tobacco Tax Proposal Undercuts Virginians Health, Says Leading Cancer Advocacy Organization
Today, ACS CAN expressed mixed disappointment and support for Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s two-year budget proposal, which included line items for increasing the cigarette tax and reinsurance initiatives.
Lawmakers Consider Funding Deal; Includes $2.6 Billion Boost for Medical Research
Congress is poised to pass a funding bill this week that includes a $2.6 billion increase for medical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The measure, agreed upon by both House and Senate conference committee members, also provides $296 million increase for the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
ACS CAN Applauds Gov. Mills Plan to Combat Rising E-cigarette Use
AUGUSTA, Maine - Today, Gov. Janet Mills announced that the Maine Centers for Disease Control will launch a public education campaign to combat the growing epidemic of youth e-cigarette use.
Senate Confirms Dr. Stephen Hahn as New FDA Commissioner
Washington, D.C. Mi– Today the US Senate voted to confirm Dr. Stephen Hahn as the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Following is a statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN):
POLL: Majority of Arizona Voters Favor Tobacco Retailer Licensing, Including for E-cigarettes
PHOENIX — Nearly three in four Arizona voters support establishing a licensing structure for retailers wanting to sell tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, according to a new poll.
Comprehensive Action Needed to Stop Tobacco Industry From Targeting Youth with Flavors, Advertisements
Washington, D.C. – Nearly 70% of middle and high school students who currently use tobacco report the use of flavored products, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today.
Patient, Health Groups Urge Senate Committee to Advance Dr. Stephen Hahn’s Nomination for FDA Commissioner
Washington, D.C. – Today the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension (HELP) Committee will meet to vote on the nomination of Dr. Stephen Hahn as the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approval of Dr.