Directs the Secretary (of Health and Human Services) to issue regulations that require color graphics (italics mine) depicting the negative health consequences of smoking to accompany cigarette label statements.
GovTrack.us. H.R. 1256--111th Congress (2009): Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, GovTrack.us (database of federal legislation)
Color graphics of lung cancer in a 7-11 store or a Walgreens? That is way beyond the point of unacceptable. 20% of Americans smoke. 20% of Americans are obese. (so overweight it is a major threat to their health. Mainly from Heart Disease, high blood pressure and Diabetes) Is congress going to mandate that Hostess show color graphics of the negative health consequences of twinkies, ding dongs, ho hos, cup cakes and snow balls? That will really enhance the shopping experience for families and children. I have a feeling the tobacco industry will go after this requirement and win.
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