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Obama’s Picks for FDA Adopted Hard Line on Tobacco

WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama’s picks to fill the top two positions at the Food and Drug Administration have repeatedly bucked tobacco companies and pushed for greater restrictions on cigarette marketing, second-hand smoke and sales to minors. more »

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Ohio

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Tennessee

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Virginia

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Virginia Earmarks in the 2009 Omnibus Spending Bill
The government watchdog group Taxpayers for Common Sense compiled a list of earmarks included in the 2009 omnibus spending bill. Use this form to search for earmarks that will benefit Virginia.

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