Federal Tobacco Prevention/Control Efforts WILL Make a Difference

As the 111th US Congress session drew to a close, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids reflected on the historic steps it took to create an America free from the burden of tobacco. While there is still a lot of work to be done in every state in the union, collectively these steps will dramatically reduce the number of youth who start using tobacco and help thousands of adults quit. re:TH!NK applauds their efforts and hopes they continue into the 112th session.

The five major accomplishments that Congress took in 2010 include:

• FDA regulation of tobacco products
• Tobacco tax increase
• Health care reform that makes prevention a priority
• Increased funding for tobacco control efforts
• Stopping illegal sales of tobacco products over the Internet

To read the full CTFK press release, click here: http://bit.ly/dlvdaJ