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will stem the tobacco epidemic and hold the tobacco industry accountable for its actions. We urge 

 Mr. Waxman's subcommittee to move swiftly to pass legislation to regulate the tobacco industry." 



The coalition supports proposed legislation by Rep. Mike Synar, D-Okla. , and Rep. Richard 

 Durbin, D-Ill., that would give the FDA full authority to regulate the manufacture, distribution, 

 sale, labeling, advertising and promotion of tobacco products, without having to ban them. The 

 legislation would be consistent with many of the requirements for prescription drugs, including, 

 products containing nicotine, such as nicotine gum and nicotine patches, as well as requirements for 

 foods. 



The Coalition on Smoking OR Health was formed in 1982 by the American Cancer Society, the 

 American Heart Association and the American Lung Association to more effectively inform 

 legislators and other public officials about the health consequences of tobacco use. The three 

 health organizations represent more than six million volunteers throughout the United States. 



