Wednesday, April 01 2009
By ERICA WERNER (AP)
WASHINGTON – Anti-smoking forces are predicting a long-awaited victory when the House votes on legislation that would, for the first time, allow government regulation of tobacco products.
The House scheduled a vote for Thursday morning on the legislation, which gives the Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate — but not ban — cigarettes and other tobacco products.
Action by the Senate, and President Barack Obama's signature, still would be needed before the bill could become law.
Tobacco regulation bill up for vote Thursday continues...